Internship Opportunity 2025: Mogale City Local Municipality & DFFE Youth Graduate Programme
Location: Mogale City, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 04 June 2025
Contract Duration: 5 Months
Stipend: R247.50 per day
Reference: EPWP Youth Graduate Work Programme 2025
Overview
Mogale City Local Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), invites applications from unemployed South African youth for a 5-month EPWP Internship Programme. This initiative aims to create meaningful work experience and environmental impact through practical field roles and community-based environmental projects.
Minimum Requirements
✅ South African citizen
✅ Age: 18–35 years
✅ Matric + 3-year tertiary qualification in one of the following:
- Environment
- Biodiversity
- Conservation
- Forestry
- Air Quality
- Landscaping & Horticulture
✅ Must be currently unemployed
✅ Residents of Mogale City will be given preference
✅ People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Available Internship Streams & Responsibilities
| Position | Posts | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Awareness | 5 | Conduct environmental awareness campaigns and community outreach |
| Climate | 5 | Assist with local climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives |
| Environmental Compliance | 5 | Support enforcement through inspections, data collection & reporting |
| Landscaping | 5 | Help design and maintain parks, gardens, and green spaces |
| Nature Conservation | 5 | Participate in biodiversity monitoring and conservation projects |
| Urban Green | 10 | Involve in tree planting, greening and community gardening |
| Bylaw Enforcement | 20 | Patrol dumping hotspots, promote recycling and enforce bylaws |
Documents Required
📄 Application Letter
📄 Detailed CV
📄 Certified Copy of Tertiary Qualification
📄 Certified Matric Certificate
📄 Certified Copy of ID
Note: Only emailed applications with all documents will be considered.
How to Apply
Email your complete application to:
greening@mogalecity.gov.za
Use subject line: EPWP Youth Graduate Application 2025
Deadline: Submit by 04 June 2025
Why Apply?
Gain hands-on work experience in environmental sustainability
Contribute meaningfully to green projects and community upliftment
Earn a daily stipend while building skills for future employment
Be part of a national effort to address youth unemployment and environmental health
For further information or queries, visit the Mogale City official website or contact the Environmental Management Division.
SEE ALSO: Gold Reef City is Hiring General Workers 2025