Job Details

📌 Job Title: Environmental Policy, Planning & Coordination Intern
🏢 Company: Gauteng Department of Environment
📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
🏠 Workplace: Head Office
📂 Category: Internship
📅 Closing Date: 22 May 2026
⏳ Contract Duration: 24 Months
💰 Monthly Stipend: R8 174.75
🆔 Reference Number: EPPC2026
🌍 Industry: Environmental Management & Government Services

Company Overview

Gauteng Department of Environment is committed to promoting sustainable environmental development and implementing policies that support environmental protection across Gauteng Province. The department focuses on environmental planning, policy coordination, compliance, and sustainable resource management to improve environmental outcomes for communities and industries.

Job Overview

The Gauteng Department of Environment is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Environmental Policy, Planning & Coordination Internship Programme for 2026–2028. This internship offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical workplace exposure and professional experience within environmental planning and policy development.

Successful interns will support environmental coordination projects, planning initiatives, policy implementation activities, and departmental programmes while receiving mentorship and structured workplace training.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental planning and policy coordination activities
• Support research and data collection for environmental projects
• Participate in sustainability and compliance initiatives
• Assist with policy implementation and reporting processes
• Prepare presentations, reports, and project documentation
• Provide administrative support within the division
• Attend workplace training and development programmes
• Collaborate with departmental teams on environmental initiatives and planning activities

Qualifications

Education

Applicants must possess a completed Diploma, Degree, or Honour’s qualification in:

• Environmental Science
• Environmental Management

Experience

• No previous work experience required
• Suitable for unemployed South African graduates seeking workplace experience

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Research and analytical abilities
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Computer literacy
• Problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Internship Tips

• Highlight environmental projects, policy-related coursework, and academic achievements on your CV
• Include any volunteer work, research assignments, or sustainability initiatives completed during your studies
• Ensure your CV is professional, concise, and updated
• Clearly indicate the internship reference number on your application
• Double-check your documents before submission to avoid mistakes
• Submit your application before the closing date

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Gain valuable government sector workplace experience
• Receive structured mentorship and professional training
• Develop environmental planning and policy coordination skills
• Improve future career opportunities within environmental management
• Exposure to sustainability and environmental governance projects
• Earn a monthly stipend throughout the internship programme
• Work with experienced environmental professionals and policymakers

Company Policy

The Gauteng Department of Environment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair recruitment and Employment Equity principles. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and requested to provide certified supporting documents. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Completed Z83 Application Form
• Updated CV
• Correct reference number, position title, and area/centre details on the application

Only shortlisted candidates will later be required to provide certified copies of ID documents, qualifications, and academic transcripts.

📌 Email Subject Line:
Quote the reference number: EPPC2026