GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 

 

APPLICATIONS : Applications should be e-mailed to quoting GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za the relevant reference number on the e-mail subject line. 

 

CLOSING DATE : 22 May 2026 

 

 

 

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83 of the Public Service Act, obtainable from any Public Service Department or any Public Service and Administration website. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews and must be available for interviews, at a date and time determined by the Department. Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the candidate being disqualified. Personnel suitability checks will also be administered as a part of the selection process. Personnel suitability checks will also be administered as a part of the selection process. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. If you have not been contacted within a three month after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The applicants must not have previously participated in an internship programme in the Public Service. The qualifications must be from an accredited institutions of higher learning. Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender and disability will receive preference. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026 – 2028

 

The Gauteng Department of Environment invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2026 to 2028 Internship Programme. Graduates must be in possession of a completed National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree/ Honour’s degree in the below-mentioned disciplines/ fields. The Programme will be for non-renewable contract period of twenty-four (24) months. 

 

 

AIR QUALITY REF NO: AQ2026 (X1 POST) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office: Johannesburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science/Management/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Earth Science/Natural Science. 

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

POLLUTION & WASTE MANAGEMENT REF NO: PWM2026 (X2 POSTS) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office: Johannesburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science/Management/Natural Science/ Geography. 

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL & IMPACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: EIM2026 (X1 POST) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office: Johannesburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science/Management 

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za  

 

 

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, PLANNING & CORDINATION REF NO: EPPC2026 (X1 POST) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Pretoria (Council for Scientific & Industrial Research) 

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science/Management. 

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT REF NO: CE2026 (X4 POSTS) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office: Johannesburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science/Management/ Natural Science. 

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT REF NO: HOD2026 (X1 POST) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office: Johannesburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration/ Office & Technology Management. 

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: FM2026 (X2 POSTS) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office: Johannesburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : N6/Diploma/Degree in Financial Management/Accounting Science. 

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: OD2026 (X1 POST) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office: Johannesburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Work-study / Operations Management/ Management Services/ Production Management.

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY REF NO: ICT2026 (X1 POST) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office: Johannesburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Degree/Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology/Business Informatics.

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS REF NO: COM2026 (X1 POST) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office: Johannesburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Media Studies or related qualifications.

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

GRAPHIC DESIGN REF NO: GD2026 (X1 POST) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office: Johannesburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design or related qualifications. 

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za

 

 

 

 

 

PLANNING, MONITORING & EVALUATION REF NO: ICT2026 (X2 POSTS) 

STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month 

CENTRE : Head Office: Johannesburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Social Science/Public Management & Governance/ Monitoring & Evaluation. 

 

DUTIES : Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana Tel No: (011) 240 2590 

APPLICATIONS : GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za