Closing Date: 11 July 2025
Internship Opportunity with DFFE & Gamagara Local Municipality
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), in collaboration with Gamagara Local Municipality, is offering internship placements as part of the Youth Graduate Internship Project 2025. This programme is designed to give South African youth graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in the environmental and scientific sectors.
Internship Details
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Location: Gamagara Local Municipality, Northern Cape
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Duration: 6 months
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Stipend: R5,445 per month
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Closing Date: 11 July 2025
Who Should Apply?
If you have completed a minimum 3-year tertiary qualification in any of the following disciplines, you are encouraged to apply:
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Environmental Science / Management
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Nature Conservation / Forestry
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Horticulture / Ecology / Botany
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Occupational Health & Safety
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Agricultural or Biological Sciences
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Natural Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, you must:
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Be a South African citizen, currently unemployed, and aged 18–35
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Not have previously participated in a public service internship
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Have completed your qualification at a recognised tertiary institution
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Submit a detailed CV listing your major subjects (academic transcripts may also be included)
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Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified documents
Employment Equity Targets
This initiative aims to achieve the following:
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100% Youth Representation
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60% Women
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2% People with Disabilities
How to Apply
Submit your CV, certified ID copy, and certified qualifications by:
Post:
Environmental Office
Gamagara Local Municipality
P.O. Box 1001
Kathu 8446
Hand-Delivery:
CNR Hendrick Van Eck & Frikkie Meyer Road
Municipal Reception (Look for the submission box)
Note: Late, emailed, or faxed applications will NOT be considered.