The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), in partnership with Gamagara Local Municipality, is calling on unemployed South African youth graduates to apply for its 6-month Internship Programme for 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 11 July 2025
Internship Duration: 6 Months
Monthly Stipend: R5,445.00
Internship Location: Gamagara Local Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa
Youth Graduate Internship Project 2025 – DFFE x Gamagara Local Municipality
This initiative aims to promote employment equity and youth development, with a strong focus on inclusion for women (60%) and persons with disabilities (2%). If you have completed a minimum 3-year tertiary qualification in one of the listed environmental or science fields, this is your opportunity to gain practical experience while earning a monthly stipend.
Fields of Study/Qualifications Accepted
Applicants must hold a 3-year formal qualification in any of the following fields:
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Horticulture
- Ecologist
- Botany
- Nature Conservation and Forestry
- Natural Sciences and Biological Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
Internship Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be unemployed South African citizens (youth only)
- Not have previously participated in an internship programme in the Public Service
- Hold a minimum 3-year qualification from a recognised Higher Education Institution
- Submit a CV that lists major subjects or include an academic transcript
Only shortlisted applicants will be requested to submit certified copies of ID, qualifications, and recent academic records.
Note: Incomplete, e-mailed, faxed, or late applications will not be considered.
Demographic Targets
- 100% youth
- 60% women
- 2% persons with disabilities
How to Apply
Submit the following documents:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
Submit your application to:
By post:
Gamagara Local Municipality
Environmental Office
P.O. Box 1001
Kathu 8446
OR
Hand-deliver to:
CNR Hendrick Van Eck & Frikkie Meyer Road
Municipal Reception (submission box provided)