Job Summary and Key Details Job Title DFFE Internship Programme 2026 – Multiple Posts Date Posted / Closing Date Date Posted: 2026 | Closing Date: 31 March 2026, 16:00 Location Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, South Africa Salary R7 860.50 per month Company Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Contract Type 24-month Internship
DFFE Internship Programme 2026 – Launch Your Environmental Career The DFFE 2026 Internship Programme provides 24 months of hands-on experience across forestry, environmental management, and communications. Interns receive a monthly stipend and guidance from experienced mentors while contributing to South Africa’s environmental sector.
Monthly stipend: R7 860.50 Practical experience in forestry, communications, environmental studies Multiple locations across South Africa Career growth and professional networking opportunities 1. Post 08/26 – Communications / Public Relations / Marketing Location Bisho Regional Forestry Office, Eastern Cape Requirements National Diploma in Journalism, PR, Marketing or Communications Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Assist communications campaigns, media and PR Prepare reports, presentations, and marketing materials How to Apply Email: EC-CMS-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/CMS/01/26) OR post to Director-General, DFFE, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand-deliver to Environment House, Arcadia, Pretoria Include Z83 form + CV as one PDF 2. Post 08/27 – Forestry (Silviculture / Fire Protection / Forest Management) Location Ngqeleni Estate, Eastern Cape Requirements B-Tech / Advanced Diploma / Degree in Forestry Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Assist with silviculture, forest management, and fire protection Participate in forest inventory and maintenance How to Apply Email: EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/B&C/01/26) OR postal/hand-delivery as above Include Z83 + CV PDF 3. Post 08/28 – Forestry (Fire Protection / Forest Management / Inventory) Location Gomo Forest Estate, Eastern Cape Requirements National Diploma in Forestry Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Support fire protection, forest management, and inventory How to Apply Email: EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/B&C/02/26) Include Z83 + CV PDF 4. Post 08/29 – Forestry (Fire Protection / Forest Management / Inventory) Location Keiskammahoek Forest Estate, Eastern Cape Requirements National Diploma in Forestry Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Forest management, fire protection, inventory support How to Apply Email: EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/B&C/03/26) Include Z83 + CV PDF 5. Post 08/30 – Forestry / Environmental Science Location Cape Town, Western Cape Requirements B-Tech / Advanced Diploma / Degree in Biological Science, Horticulture, or Environmental Science Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Work on environmental and horticulture projects Support research and reporting tasks How to Apply Email: EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/B&C/04/26) Include Z83 + CV PDF 6. Post 08/31 – Forestry (Silviculture / Fire Protection / Forest Management) Location Bulembu Estate, Eastern Cape Requirements National Diploma in Forestry Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Silviculture, fire protection, and forest management tasks How to Apply Email: EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/B&C/05/26) Include Z83 + CV PDF 7. Post 08/32 – Forestry (Fire Protection / Forest Management / Inventory) Location Port St Johns Forest Estate, Eastern Cape Requirements National Diploma in Forestry Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Fire protection, forest management, and inventory support How to Apply Email: EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/B&C/06/26) Include Z83 + CV PDF 8. Post 08/33 – Forestry (Silviculture / Fire Protection / Forest Management) Location Bomvana Forest Estate, Eastern Cape Requirements National Diploma in Forestry Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Silviculture, fire protection, and forest management tasks How to Apply Email: EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/B&C/07/26) Include Z83 + CV PDF 9. Post 08/34 – Forestry (Silviculture / Fire Protection / Forest Management) Location Ntsubane Forest Estate, Eastern Cape Requirements National Diploma in Forestry Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Silviculture, fire protection, and forest management tasks How to Apply Email: EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/B&C/08/26) Include Z83 + CV PDF 10. Post 08/35 – Forestry (Silviculture / Fire Protection / Forest Management / Inventory) Location Afromontane Forest Estate, Eastern Cape Requirements National Diploma in Forestry Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Support silviculture, fire protection, forest management, and inventory How to Apply Email: EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/B&C/09/26) Include Z83 + CV PDF 11. Post 08/36 – Forestry Management / Nursery Management Location Bisho Regional Forestry Office, Eastern Cape Requirements National Diploma in Forestry (Major: Forestry Management / Nursery Management) Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Assist with nursery operations and forest management How to Apply Email: EC-FOM-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/FOM/01/26) Include Z83 + CV PDF 12. Post 08/37 – Forestry Management / Nursery Management Location Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Requirements National Diploma in Forestry (Major: Forestry Management / Nursery Management) Stipend R7 860.50 per month
Assist with nursery and forest management operations How to Apply Email: EC-FOM-26@dffe.gov.za (Subject: EC/FOM/02/26) Include Z83 + CV PDF Important Notes for All Posts Contract: 24 months Applications must include signed Z83 form + CV in one PDF Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of qualifications, ID, Senior Certificate, and driver’s license Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA POPIA compliance – personal data processed for recruitment only Screening and security vetting applies Preference given to underrepresented groups Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Are these internships paid? Yes, R7 860.50 monthly stipendCan I apply for multiple posts? Yes, each application requires a separate Z83 form + CVHow do I submit my application? Email, postal mail, or hand delivery as per post instructionsDo I need SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications? Yes, required for considerationWhen will I hear back? Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within three months of closing date Closing date: 31 March 2026, 16:00
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