Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Internship Programme 2026/2028 for Unemployed South African graduates (R7,860.50 per month stipend)

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Application Deadline: 31 MARCH 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Internship Programme. The DFFE invites UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES in possession of a THREE YEAR formal QUALIFICATION from a recognised higher education institution, to apply for the 2026 – 2028 Internship Programme.

Requirements | applicants must:

• be unemployed youth (South African (SA) citizens);
• have not previously participated in any internship programme in the public service;
• have completed at least a three (3) year qualification from a recognised higher education institution.

Monthly Stipend

• Interns will receive a stipend/allowance of R7,860.50 per month

Application Procedure:

Procedure | order of application documents:

• application must be submitted on a new Z83 form;
• attach a CV with more than one reference;
• on the Z83 form, on the space provided for position indicate “DFFE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME” and use the reference provided on the advert;
• only shortlisted candidates are required to submit certified copies of ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts/records;
• incomplete and late applications will NOT considered.
• All attachments for online applications must include a signed and initialed Z83 application form and a CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment
  • indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
  • for coastal regions – Eatern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces – use the correct email address associated wih the post.
  • for inland regions – Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West provinces – use the following email address for all posts: [email protected]
  • JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Internship Programme