INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026 – 2028
The Gauteng Department of Environment invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the
2026 to 2028 Internship Programme. Graduates must be in possession of a completed National Diploma /
Bachelor’s degree/ Honour’s degree in the below-mentioned disciplines/ fields. The Programme will be
for non-renewable contract period of twenty-four (24) months.
Note: There are various internships with the department and you can choose which to apply.
About The Gauteng Department of Environment
The Gauteng Department of Environment (GPEnvironment), often working alongside agriculture and rural development, is responsible for protecting, conserving, and managing natural assets in Gauteng, South Africa. Led by MEC Ewan Botha in 2026, it focuses on climate action, waste management (including “trash-is-cash” initiatives), biodiversity protection, and sustainable development.
Key aspects of the department include:
- Strategic Initiatives: Under the #GrowingGautengTogether campaign, it conducts cleanup campaigns, manages provincial nature reserves (such as Roodeplaat), and drives waste-to-energy projects.
- Key Focus Areas: The department focuses on air quality improvement, environmental compliance monitoring, and environmental education.
- Partnerships & Governance: It actively partners with stakeholders like WESSA and the Clean Air Fund to fight pollution and illegal dumping. It also engages in intergovernmental relations to ensure environmental policies are implemented at the local level.
- Youth & Development: As of May 2026, it has opened applications for a 2026–2028 Internship Programme.
- Leadership: MEC Ewan Botha leads the department, with recent efforts focusing on transforming tourism at nature reserves and promoting a circular economy.
HOW TO APPLY
Click the link below to be linked to the DPSA job list. Then go to page 68 and from there you will find different internships listed downwards.