Closing Date: 27 June 2025
Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the EPWP Youth Graduate Work Programme 2025.
Internship Location:
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme Overview
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) provides young graduates aged 18–35 with a unique 4-month opportunity to gain meaningful work experience in various environmental and conservation-related fields. Participants will receive a daily stipend of R247.50.
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Total Positions Available: 125
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Duration: 4 months
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Eligibility: Only residents of the City of Johannesburg
Minimum Requirements
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Matric + 3 years of study (360 credits qualification or Diploma – NQF Level 6)
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Age: 18–35 years
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Must be unemployed and not participating in other learnerships or internships
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Must submit:
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Application letter
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Curriculum Vitae
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Certified copy of qualifications
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Proof of residence (City of Johannesburg)
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Available Opportunities
🔹 Animal Attendant – 15 Posts
Field: Environmental/Conservation Management
Duties: Feed animals, clean enclosures, monitor behaviour, promote awareness
🔹 Environmental Educator – 16 Posts
Field: Environmental Management/Science/Education
Duties: Conduct awareness campaigns, school outreach, and event coordination
🔹 Nature Conservator / Park Ranger – 65 Posts
Field: Environmental Management/Science/Conservation
Focus Areas:
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Conservation Maintenance
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Law Enforcement & Compliance
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Ecotourism & Community Engagement
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Research and Development
🔹 Water Monitor / Climate Change Ambassador / Ecologist / Horticulturist – 13 Posts
Field: Water Resource Management, Ecology, Conservation, Horticulture
Duties: Catchment and reserve management, plant control, wildlife and habitat monitoring
🔹 Forestry Monitor / Occupational Health Officer / Climate Change Ambassador – 14 Posts
Field: OHS, Forestry Management, Environmental Science
Duties: Nursery operations, health & safety, tree census and greening services
🔹 Project Management Officer – 2 Posts
Field: Environmental Management/Science
Duties: Project scoping, environmental impact assessments, general infrastructure project management
How to Apply
Send your application documents to the following email:
📧 EPWPYouthProgramme@jhbcityparks.com
Use the correct reference in the email subject line based on your qualification:
| Qualification | Reference |
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| Conservation Management | conservationistepwp |
| Environmental Management/Science | environmentalistepwp |
| Environmental Education | enviroeducationepwp |
| Occupational Health & Safety | safetyepwp |
| Forestry Management | foresterepwp |
| Ecology/Hydrology/Water Services | hydrologistepwp |
| Horticulture | horticulturistepwp |