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FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS VACANCIES
FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
CLOSING DATE : 24 October 2025 at 16:00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on Z83 and CV on application all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The department has the right not to make an appointment. The Free State Provincial Department of Economic, Small Business, Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) presents exciting opportunities/positions for the qualifying unemployed graduates through its Internship Programme. Successful applicants will be appointed as graduate interns for the period of twenty-four (24) months and will undergo on-the-job development training in technical, professional, public service, business and life skills relevant and crucial for them to enter the formal job market. Through the internship programme, the Department aims to enhance the employability of unemployed graduates (graduates with degrees or diplomas) as potential employees. Candidates must be entering the internship programme in government for the first time. The Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications must be submitted on Z83 forms only, obtainable from any public service department and recently updated comprehensive CV, certified copies of all qualifications and identity document and copies of their academic transcripts will be requested from recommended applicants who qualify for interviews. Failure to submit the requested document will result in the application not being considered. Prospective applicants should ensure that their applications do not exceed 4MB size. You are, therefore kindly requested to send documents separately, should they exceed the allowed limit. The Department has the right not to make an appointment. NB: Please Submit separate Z83 Form Per Reference Number. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only Free State Province citizens may apply. Applicants who have applied, they don’t need to re-apply.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on Z83 and CV on application all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The department has the right not to make an appointment. The Free State Provincial Department of Economic, Small Business, Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) presents exciting opportunities/positions for the qualifying unemployed graduates through its Internship Programme. Successful applicants will be appointed as graduate interns for the period of twenty-four (24) months and will undergo on-the-job development training in technical, professional, public service, business and life skills relevant and crucial for them to enter the formal job market. Through the internship programme, the Department aims to enhance the employability of unemployed graduates (graduates with degrees or diplomas) as potential employees. Candidates must be entering the internship programme in government for the first time. The Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications must be submitted on Z83 forms only, obtainable from any public service department and recently updated comprehensive CV, certified copies of all qualifications and identity document and copies of their academic transcripts will be requested from recommended applicants who qualify for interviews. Failure to submit the requested document will result in the application not being considered. Prospective applicants should ensure that their applications do not exceed 4MB size. You are, therefore kindly requested to send documents separately, should they exceed the allowed limit. The Department has the right not to make an appointment. NB: Please Submit separate Z83 Form Per Reference Number. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only Free State Province citizens may apply. Applicants who have applied, they don’t need to re-apply.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME/IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR 2025/2027
(24 MONTHS)
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME REF NO: Destea/EH/02 (02 POSTS)
Economic Development
STIPEND : R7 860.38 per month for graduate interns
CENTRE : Fezile Dabi Service Centre (Parys)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 6 in Environmental Health/ Public Health/ Occupational Health & Safety/ Food and Safety Management
APPLICATION : write email: internsrecruit@destea.gov.za or postal: District Service Centre Manager: No. 73 c/o Phillips Sanders & Schillbach Street, Parys, 9585
ENQUIRIES : Ms Nnana Lentsa 082 443 5513
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME REF NO: Destea/EH/03 (02 POSTS)
Economic Development
STIPEND : R7 860.38 per month
CENTRE : Lejweleputswa Service Centre (Welkom)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 6 in Environmental Health/ Public Health/ Occupational Health & Safety/ Food and Safety Management
APPLICATION : write email: internsrecruit@destea.gov.za or postal: District Service Centre Manager: Boitumelo Mall, Shop N0. 107, 39890 c/o Nkoane & Ndaki Road, Welkom, 9463
ENQUIRIES : Ms Tshidi Maleka 066 051 1279
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME REF NO: Destea/EH/04 (02 POSTS)
Economic Development
STIPEND : R7 860.38 per month
CENTRE : Thabo – Mofutsanyane Service Centre (Phuthaditjhaba)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 6 in Environmental Health/ Public Health/ Occupational Health & Safety/ Food and Safety Management
APPLICATION : write email: internsrecruit@destea.gov.za or postal: District Service Centre Manager: Mampoi Street, Public Works Building, DESTEA, L12 Block
ENQUIRIES : Ms Rosemary Booi 082 454 0131
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME REF NO: DESTEA/EH/05 (02 POSTS)
Economic Development
STIPEND : R7 860.38 per month
CENTRE : Mangaung Service Centre (Thaba Nchu)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 6 in Environmental Health/ Public Health/ Occupational Health & Safety/ Food and Safety Management
APPLICATION : write email: internsrecruit@destea.gov.za or postal: District Service Centre Manager: Office 205, Ratlou Complex, Thaba Nchu, 9780
ENQUIRIES : Ms Selloane Ramabolu 072 635 367