Internship Programme: Environmental Education

Description :

About the Programme

The Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs is offering a 24-month Environmental Education Internship Programme for unemployed South African graduates.

This internship aims to equip graduates with practical skills in environmental awareness, education programmes, and community engagement. Applicants must not have previously participated in any internship programme.

The Department promotes representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Key Responsibilities

Interns will:

  • Assist with planning and delivering environmental education programmes.

  • Support community awareness initiatives on environmental conservation.

  • Develop educational materials and resources for environmental projects.

  • Participate in workshops and events related to environmental awareness.

  • Collect and report on data from educational and outreach activities.

  • Help organise and facilitate school visits, public campaigns, and environmental days.

  • Perform administrative duties to support environmental education projects.

 

Minimum Requirements

  • Degree in Environmental Management, Natural Sciences, or a related field.

  • Strong interest in environmental education and conservation.

  • Good communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

  • Computer literacy, especially with MS Office applications.

Description :

How to Apply

Applications quoting the correct reference number (

Locations & Reference Numbers:

  • Ehlanzeni District – CYCAD (Ref No: DARDLEA/2025/07/06) – 

  • Nkangala District – KwaMhlanga (Ref No: DARDLEA/2025/07/07) – )

must be sent to the relevant office as follows:

For Ehlanzeni District:

District Director, Block 4, Aqua Street, PO Box 266, Riverside Park, Mbombela, 1200
 Email: dardlearecruitment-ehls@mpg.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms. MH Sekoma – (013) 759 4000

For Nkangala District:

District Director, Ebhudlweni Building, Government Complex, Private Bag X4017, KwaMhlanga, 1022
 Email: dardlearecruitment-nka@mpg.gov.za
Enquiries: Dr. BM Mahlangu – 071 499 4823

 

Application Instructions

  • Submit a completed and signed Z83 application form (available from any public service department or online).

  • Include a detailed and updated CV.

  • Certified copies of qualifications and ID are not required at the time of application and will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.

  • Separate applications must be submitted for each post if applying for more than one.

If you don’t hear back within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company: Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs

Location: Mpumalanga

Salary: R94,326 per annum

Posted at: July 16, 2025, 11:40 p.m.

Deadline: 25 July 2025

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