Applications are now open for the 2026 Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (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 (SA) 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
Method of Application
Procedure | order of application documents:
application must be submitted on a new Z83 form;
attach 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 considered.
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 – Eatern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces – use the correct email address associated wih the post.
for inland regions – Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West provinces – use the following email address for all posts: InternshipInland@dffe.gov.za
JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted.
Method of Application
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: 31 MARCH 2026.