The Expanded Public Works Programme offers graduates an employment opportunity to gain work experience in environmental management within local municipalities across all 9 provinces of South Africa.

Key Responsibilities:
• Environmental Planning & Management: Support municipalities with environmental technical assistance, provide advice on municipal mandates aligned with environmental legislation
• Capacity Building: Support environmental capacity building initiatives and assess municipal performance in environmental management
• Municipal Planning: Participate in Integrated Development Planning, District Development Model processes, ensure integration of environmental priorities
• Programme Implementation: Support departmental Sector Programmes including project identification, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
• Environmental Education: Facilitate environmental education and awareness within municipalities

Monthly Stipend: R9,200
Duration: Graduate programme with work experience focus
Coverage: All provinces - 420 posts nationwide

Provincial Application Emails (include reference number and local municipality in subject line):
• Limpopo (MEGP_01_L): MEGP_01_Limpopo@dffe.gov.za
• KwaZulu-Natal (MEGP_02_KZN): MEGP_02_KwaZuluNatal@dffe.gov.za
• Mpumalanga (MEGP_03_MPU): MEGP_03_Mpumalanga@dffe.gov.za
• Eastern Cape (MEGP_04_EC): MEGP_04_EasternCape@dffe.gov.za
• Western Cape (MEGP_05_WC): MEGP_05_WesternCape@dffe.gov.za
• Northern Cape (MEGP_06_NC): MEGP_06_NothernCape@dffe.gov.za
• Free State (MEGP_07_FS): MEGP_07_FreeState@dffe.gov.za
• North West (MEGP_08_NW): MEGP_08_NorthWest@dffe.gov.za
• Gauteng (MEGP_09_GP): MEGP_09_Gauteng@dffe.gov.za

Note: Candidates must cover their own accommodation and transportation costs. Applicants must clearly indicate the province, reference number and Local Municipality in their signed application letter.

Essential Requirements:
• National Diploma in Environmental Management/Environmental Sciences or relevant qualification
• Knowledge of environmental legislation with focus on local government
• Understanding of local government and its relationship with national and provincial spheres
• Computer literacy and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal, coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Organizational, communication, and facilitation skills
• Understanding of government planning processes
• Valid driver's license

Application Requirements:
• Signed application letter with specific province, reference number, and Local Municipality clearly indicated
• Recent detailed curriculum vitae
• Separate applications required for multiple opportunities
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA