Applications Open for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Internship Programme

Applications Open for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Internship Programme. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) invites unemployed graduates to apply for the 2026 – 2028 Internship Programme.

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 recognized higher education institution.

Order of Application Documents:

• Application must be submitted on a new Z83 form and students are encouraged to list their major subjects on the CV or put the academic record;
• Attach a CV with more than one reference;
• 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: InternshipInland@dffe.gov.za
  • JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. 

How to Apply

Applications must be directed to the following addresses. Or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.

Inland Region

Free State | Gauteng | Limpopo | Mpumalanga | North West

Deliver by post to:

Director-General
Internship Programme
Private Bag X 447
Pretoria
0001

Hand deliver to:

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Environment House
473 Steve Biko Road
Arcadia
Pretoria
0001

Or submit via email: internshipinland@dffe.gov.za

Coastal Regions

Eastern Cape | KwaZulu-Natal | Northen Cape | Western Cape

Deliver by post to:

Director-General
Internship Programme
Private Bag X9052
Cape Town
8001

Hand deliver to Cape Town office:

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
3 Foretrust Building
Martin Hammerschlag Way
Foreshore
Cape Town
8001

Hand deliver to Pietermaritzburg office:

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
185 Langalibalele Street
Old Mutual Building, 5th Floor
Pietermaritzburg 

Or submit via email addresses available next to each specified reference number for coastal adverts

Click HERE for ore information

Closing Date: 31st of March 2026