Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) Internships South Africa 2021 - 2022

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

12 March 2021.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
 

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

The Department of Environment, Forestry & Fisheries (DEFF) is one of the major departments of the government of South Africa. The main responsibility of the DEFF is to conserve, improve and protect the natural resources of South Africa.
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: South Africa (Nation Wide)
Allowance/ stipend: R60,792.00 per year

The Department of Environmental, Forestry and Fisheries is offering internship opportunities across South Africa for previously disadvantaged students. The purpose of the programme is to equip the candidates with the necessary skills they will need to succeed in the industry and cause mobility in the public and private sector.

The DEFF aims to use the programme to also increase employability and enhance youth development, establish a culture of life long learning within the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, as well as teach candidates necessary skills by coaching.
 

The DEFF have the following internship posts available:
Location: FREE STATE
1) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Forestry / Wood / Environmental Science / Management
Reference number: SFO/01/21F

Location: NORTHERN CAPE
1) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Forestry / Wood / Environmental Science / Management
Reference number: NCFO/01/21

Location: NORTH WEST
1) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree/ Masters of Science
Field of study: Forestry / Wood / Environmental Science / Management
Reference number: NWFO/01/21

Location: MPUMALANGA
1) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Forestry / Wood / Environmental Science / Management
Reference number: MPFO/01/21

Location: LIMPOPO
1) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Forestry / Wood / Environmental Science
Reference number: LPFO/01/21

Location: KWAZULU-NATAL
1) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of-Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Forestry / Wood / Environmental Science / Management
Reference number: ZNFO/01/21

Location: EASTERN CAPE
1) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree/ Masters of Science
Field of study: Forestry / Wood / Environmental Science / Management
Reference number: ECFO/01/21

2) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / MSc
Field of study: Geography / GIS / Geo-Informatics / Cartography
Reference number: ECFO/02/21

Location: GAUTENG
1) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Bachelors of Honours / Masters of Science
Field of study: Forestry / Wood / Environmental Science / Management
Reference number: GPFO/01/21

2) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Bachelors of Honours / Masters of Science
Field of study: Geography / GIS / Geo-Informatics / Cartography
Reference number: GPFO/02/21

3) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree
Field of study: Environmental / Disaster & Risk Reduction Management / Veld Fire Management
Reference number: GPFO/03/21

4) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Environmental Science / LLB / Bachelor of Laws (Major In Environmental Law)
Reference number: GPFO/04/21

5) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters Degree
Field of study: Public Administration / Management / Public Policy / Policy Studies
Reference number: GPFO/05/21

Location: WESTERN CAPE
1) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Forestry / Wood / Environmental Science / Management
Reference number: WCFO/01/21

2) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Aquaculture / Ichthyology
Reference number: WCFI/01/21

3) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Agricultural Economics / Economic Sciences / Commerce / Maritime Studies
Reference number: WCFI/02/21

4) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Environmental Science / Management / Natural Science
Reference number: WCFI/03/21

5) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Electrical Engineering (Majors in Electronics / Digital Systems / Programming)
Reference number: WCFI/04/21

6) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Mechanical Engineering (Majors in Mechanics / Engineering Design / Strength of Materials)
Reference number: WCFI/05/21

7) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Aquaculture / Ichthyology / Marine Science / Marine Biology
Reference number: WCFI/06/21

8) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Geography / GIS / Geo-Informatics / Cartography
Reference number: WCFI/07/21

9) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Animal Health (Majors in Anatomy / Physiology / Parasitology / Toxicology / Biosecurity / Farm
Reference number: WCFI/08/21

10) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Environmental / Natural Science (Majors in Zoology / Botany / Microbiology)
Reference number: WCFI/09/21

11) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Maritime Studies / Environmental Science / Management
Reference number: WCFI/10/21

12) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Nature Conservation / Fisheries Management / Animal Studies
Reference number: WCFI/11/21

13) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Marine Science / Marine Biology / Biological Science
Reference number: WCFI/12/21

14) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree/ Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Environmental Science / Natural Science / Biology
Reference number: WCFI/13/21

15) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Oceanography / Nature Conservation
Reference number: WCFI/14/21

16) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree/ Honours Degree / Masters of Science
Field of study: Environmental / LLB / Bachelor of Laws (Major in Environmental Law)
Reference number: WCFI/15/21

17) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters Degree
Field of study: Public Administration / Management / Public Policy / Policy Studies
Reference number: WCFI/16/21

18) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters Degree
Field of study: Commerce / Finance
Reference number: WCFI/17/21

19) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters Degree
Field of study: Support Services or Communication Networks / IT
Reference number: WCFI/18/21

20) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree / Masters
Field of study: HRM / HRD / Labour Relations / Social Science / Industrial Psychology
Reference number: WCFI/19/21

21) Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelors of Technology / Bachelors Degree / Honours Degree
Field of study: Journalism / Communications / Public Relations / Media Studies / International Relations/ Political Science
Reference number: WCFI/20/21
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

  • Must be a South African Citizen
  • Must be unemployed
  • Must NOT have participated in any previous internship programmes in the public service
  • Must have completed a minimum 3 year tertiary qualification at a recognised higher education institution

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Follow these steps to apply:
1) Download and fill out the Z83 form

2) Attach the list of documents to your application form:

  • A completed, new, Z83 form
  • The relevant reference number
  • An updated Curriculum Vitae
  • A copy of your Identity Document
  • Copies of all relevant qualifications/academic transcripts and records

3) Ensure your application contains the relevant reference number, '2021 Internship Programme' for the position you are applying for, the completed z83 form as well as all relevant documentation

4) Email, post or hand-deliver your application to the relevant address below:

Pretoria:
Hand Delivery: The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Environment House, 473 Steve Biko Street, C/o Steve Biko and Soutpansberg Road, Arcadia, Pretoria
Postal Address: The Director-General, Internship Programme, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001

Cape Town:
Hand Delivery: The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, 63 Strand Street, Nedbank Building, 13th Floor, Cape Town
Postal Address: The Director-General, Internship Programme, Private Bag X 4390, Cape Town, 8001

Please note:
- Late applications will NOT be accepted
- The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
- Preference will be given to candidates living with disabilities
- Only successful candidates will be contacted
- If you have not heard a response within 3 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
 

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact The Department of Environmental, Forestry and Fisheries directly:

Pretoria:
Contact Person: Mr. Mbongeni Mncube - Telephone number: 012 399 8691
Contact Person: Mr. Dinilesizwe April - Telephone number: 012 399 9415

Cape Town:
Contact Person: Mr. Mpho Beta - Telephone number: 021 402 3368
Contact Person: Ms. Sarah Mathynyane - Telephone number:021 814 8084
Contact Person: Ms. Neliswa Magwala - Telephone number: 021 814 8089