Job Details

📌 Job Title: Compliance & Enforcement 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: CE2026
🌿 Industry: Environmental Management & Government Services

Company Overview

Gauteng Department of Environment is responsible for protecting and managing the environment through sustainable development, environmental compliance, and enforcement initiatives across Gauteng Province. The department works to ensure adherence to environmental legislation while promoting environmental awareness and responsible resource management.

Job Overview

The Gauteng Department of Environment is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Compliance & Enforcement Internship Programme for 2026–2028. This internship programme is aimed at providing graduates with practical workplace experience and professional development within environmental compliance and enforcement operations.

Interns will gain exposure to environmental legislation, compliance monitoring, inspections, reporting processes, and departmental projects while working under the supervision of experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental compliance and enforcement activities
• Support inspections, monitoring, and reporting processes
• Participate in environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives
• Conduct research and collect compliance-related information
• Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation
• Support administrative and operational tasks within the division
• Attend workplace training and development programmes
• Collaborate with teams on environmental projects and compliance initiatives

Qualifications

Education

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

• Environmental Science
• Environmental Management
• Natural Science

Experience

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

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Research and analytical abilities
• Computer literacy
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Interest in environmental legislation and compliance processes

Internship Tips

• Highlight environmental projects, compliance modules, and research assignments on your CV
• Include fieldwork, volunteer activities, or sustainability initiatives completed during your studies
• Ensure your CV is professionally formatted and updated
• Clearly indicate the internship reference number on your application documents
• Proofread your application carefully before submission
• Submit your application before the closing date to avoid disqualification

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Gain valuable experience within the public environmental sector
• Receive structured mentorship and practical training
• Develop environmental compliance and enforcement skills
• Build professional experience relevant to environmental careers
• Exposure to government environmental operations and legislation
• Earn a monthly stipend during the internship programme
• Work alongside experienced environmental professionals

Company Policy

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

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following:

• 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 submit certified copies of ID documents, qualifications, and academic transcripts.

📌 Email Subject Line:
Quote the relevant reference number: CE2026