DFFE EPWP X420 GRADUATE PROGRAMME – ALL PROVINCES

ALL POSTS | EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME: Municipal Environmental Graduate Programme: Two 2 years fixed contracts, renewable, based on performance and budget availability 420 posts

THIS PROGRAMME IS AIMED AT AFFORDING GRADUATES WITH AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE

NOTE:

Applicants must clearly indicate the province, reference number and the Local Municipality they are applying for in the signed application letter. Applicants who are applying for multiple opportunities must submit separate applications. PLEASE read carefully the instructions concerning application procedures to be followed (last page).

PLEASE NOTE: No other benefits apply; successful candidates will be required to cover the cost for their own accommodation and transportation to and from work if necessary.

POSTS | Municipal Environmental Graduate Programme | 420 POSTS (PLS. quote reference number / per centre below):

CENTRES, NUMBER OF POSTS AND REFERENCE NUMBER PER / BY PROVINCE

LIMPOPO	KWAZULU NATAL	MPUMALANGA	EASTERN CAPE	WESTERN CAPE	NORTHERN CAPE	FREE STATE	NORTH WEST	GAUTENG
REFERENCE: MEGP_01_L	REFERENCE: MEGP_02_KZN	REFERENCE: MEGP_03_MPU	REFERENCE: MEGP_04_EC	REFERENCE: MEGP_05_WC	REFERENCE: MEGP_06_NC	REFERENCE: MEGP_07_FS	REFERENCE: MEGP_08_NW	REFERENCE: MEGP_09_GP

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be in possession of a relevant National Diploma in Environmental Management/ Environmental Sciences/ and or relevant qualification.
Knowledge of environmental legislation with a focus to local government; understanding of local government and its relationship with national and provincial spheres of government.
The following skills will serve as basic requirements: computer literacy, good verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, coordination and stakeholder management, organizational, communication, facilitation and a good understanding of government planning processes. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES:

Support Environmental Planning/ Management in the municipalities, provide environmental technical support to municipalities.

Advice the municipalities on municipal mandates in line with different environmental legislations and their application. ï Support environmental capacity building initiatives for municipalities.

Support the assessment of municipal performance in relation to their environmental management mandate.

Support municipal planning process and forums/ structures.

Participate in the municipal planning processes such as Integrated Development Planning, District Development Model and ensure the integration of environmental priorities.

Support the implementation of departmental Sector Programmes, which include project identification, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

Facilitate environmental education and awareness within municipalities.

All applications must be submitted on a signed application letter accompanied by a recent detailed curriculum vitae to be considered.

Applications may be forwarded to: The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria Marked for the attention: Local Government Support Unit; and according to the reference number, province and local municipality.

For hand deliveries: Applications hand-delivered: to be placed in a box marked; Local Government Support and according to the reference number, province and local municipality

For email applications / delivery:

Limpopo: Applications may be emailed to MEGP_01_Limpopo@dffe.gov.za – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email

KwaZulu Natal: Applications may be emailed to MEGP_02_KwaZuluNatal@dffe.gov.za – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email

Mpumalanga: Applications may be emailed to MEGP_03_Mpumalanga@dffe.gov.za – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email

Eastern Cape: Applications may be emailed to MEGP_04_EasternCape@dffe.gov.za – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email

Western Cape: Applications may be emailed to MEGP_05_WesternCape@dffe.gov.za – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email

Northern Cape: Applications may be emailed to MEGP_06_NothernCape@dffe.gov.za – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email

Free State: Applications may be emailed to MEGP_07_FreeState@dffe.gov.za – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email

North West: Applications may be emailed to MEGP_08_NorthWest@dffe.gov.za – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email

Gauteng: Applications may be emailed to MEGP_09_Gauteng@dffe.gov.za – Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority(SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The National Department Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.

Short-listed candidates may be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment.

Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the department’s convenience.

The person appointed to this position will be subjected to the signing of a work plan and an employment contract.

The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.

If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful

Enquiries: +27 86 111 2468