Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
EPWP Youth Employment Programme 2026
About the EPWP Youth Employment Programme 2026:
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is offering opportunities through the EPWP Youth Employment Programme aimed at providing unemployed youth with valuable workplace exposure and practical work experience. The programme gives participants an opportunity to develop skills, gain hands-on experience in a professional environment, and improve their chances of future employment while contributing to meaningful projects and community development initiatives.
Requirements for the EPWP Youth Employment Programme 2026:
- A recognized three-year Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma, or equivalent qualification.
- Preference will be given to candidates with Zero to two (0-2) years of experience in relevant field.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of data management and reporting protocols.
- Basic Understanding of or exposure to EPWP and its relationship with national, provincial and municipal government.
- Basic organisational and coordination skills.
- Basic stakeholder management, facilitation, and understanding of government planning processes. Sound organising and planning skills.
- Basic communication (good verbal and written communication skills) and Interpersonal relations skills.
- Computer literacy and operation of all Microsoft packages.
- Willingness to work long hours and under pressure and to travel (as maybe required) will be added advantages
How to Apply:
Please note:
- Applicants must clearly indicate the province, reference number and the City/Town they are applying for in the signed application letter.
- Applicants who are applying for multiple opportunities must submit separate detailed CV and signed application letter for each group, with the relevant reference number clearly stated in each application letter.
The following EPWP positions are available. For Reference Numbers, Locations and Details on How to Apply, click on each position:
GROUP 11 | EPWP: Data Capturer: Team Leader
GROUP 10 | EPWP: Data Capturer: EPWP Reporting
GROUP 09 | EPWP Project Data Support
GROUP 08 | EPWP Project Data Coordinators
GROUP 07 | EPWP Youth & Contractor Development
GROUP 06 | EPWP Team Leader: EPWP Coordination
GROUP 05 | EPWP Coordination
GROUP 04 | EPWP Compliance
GROUP 03 | EPWP Monitoring & Evaluation
GROUP 02 | EPWP Project Support
GROUP 01 | EPWP Data Capture
CLOSING DATE: 26 MAY 2026
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