Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Internship Programme 2026/2028 for Unemployed South African graduates (R7,860.50 per month stipend)

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: 31 MARCH 2026.

Introduction

Applications are now open for the DFFE Internship Programme. The DFFE invites unemployed graduates in possession of a three-year formal qualification from a recognised higher education institution, to apply for the 2026 – 2028 Internship Programme.

Requirements

Applicants must:

• be unemployed youth (South African citizens);
• have not previously participated in any internship programme in the public service;
• have completed at least a three (3) year qualification from a recognised higher education institution.

Monthly Stipend

Interns will receive a stipend/allowance of R7,860.50 per month.

Application Procedure

Application must be submitted on a Z83 form, with the following attachments:

• a CV with more than one reference;
• on the Z83 form, on the space provided for position indicate “DFFE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME” and use the reference provided on the advert;
• only shortlisted candidates are required to submit certified copies of ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts/records;
• incomplete and late applications will NOT be considered.

Online Application Requirements

All attachments for online applications must include:

• a signed and initialed Z83 application form and a CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment;
• indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
• For coastal regions – Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces – use the correct email address associated with the post.
• For inland regions – Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West provinces – use the following email address for all posts.
• JPEG (picture/snapshot) applications will not be accepted.