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Western Cape Department of Forestry: Internship Programme 2022 / 2023

Company : Western Cape Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Location : Cape Town, South Africa
Closing date: 03 June 2022

Applications for the Western Cape Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Internship Programme intake are now open. Unemployed graduates who wish to partake in the twenty-four (24) months Internship Programme are invited to Apply.

The purpose of the programmes is to establish an effective system for continuous development of skilled and experienced candidates for future appointments and mobility in both the public and private sector.

Successful applicants will receive a stipend / allowance of R 6 083.70 per month.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible candidates must have completed at least a three (3) year formal qualification from a recognised higher education institution in the fields of study outlined below:

The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
Internship – Ref: WCOC/01/22

  • Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Natural Science (Marine / Coastal Management)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/02/22

  • Oceanography / Marine Biology / Zoology (Fish Research / Microplastics)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/03/22

  • Marine Biology / Environmental (GIS / Zoology / Top Predators / Biological Statistics / R Programming)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/04/22

  • Zoology / Marine Biology / Modelling & Statistics (Marine Mammals / Population Dynamics / Statistics)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/05/22

  • Environmental Science / Natural Science (GIS / Spatial Modelling / Biological Statistics)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/06/22

  • Oceanography / Oceans Science / Chemistry / Biogeochemistry

Internship – Ref: WCOC/07/22

  • Environmental Science / Natural Science (Hons) (Zoology / Botany)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/08/22

  • Accounting / Economics / Sociology (Hons)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/09/22

  • Marine Science / Atmospheric Science / Oceanography (Hydrodynamic Modelling / Remote Sensing)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/10/22

  • Aquatic Science / Marine Science / Zoology (Estuarine Research)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/11/22

  • Biological Science / Marine Biology / Zoology with GIS (MSc)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/12/22

  • Biological Science / Marine Biology / Marine Science (Pico Phytoplankton-Microbes)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/13/22

  • Development Studies / Social Science / International Relations / Political Science / Project Management

Internship – Ref: WCOC/14/22

  • Electrical Engineering (Light Current)

Internship – Ref: WCOC/15/22

  • Marine Science / Oceanography / Oceans Science

Internship – Ref: WCEP/01/22

  • Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Natural Science

Internship – Ref: WCEP/02/22

  • Office Management / Public Management. / Public Administration

Internship – Ref: WCODG/01/22

  • Office Management / Public Management. / Public Administration

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/01/22

  • Nature Conservation / Environmental Science / Criminology / Forensic Investigations / Policing

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/02/22

  • Aquatic Science / Aquaculture / Environmental Science (Microbiology / Zoology / Botany)

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/03/22

  • Animal Health / Agriculture (Animal Health) / Veterinary Technology

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/04/22

  • Environmental Geography / Environmental Science / Environmental Management (Geography / GIS)

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/05/22

  • Office Management / Public Management / Public Administration

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/06/22

  • Aquatic Science / Aquaculture / Inland Fisheries Management (Hons)

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/07/22

  • Fisheries Management / Natural Science

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/08/22

  • Accounting / Financial Management / Public Finance / Taxation / Auditing / Risk Management

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/09/22

  • Agricultural Economics / Economics

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/10/22

  • Communications / Public Relations / Brand Communication & Marketing

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/11/22

  • Oceanography / Marine Science / Environmental Science / Environmental Management

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/12/22

  • Aquaculture / Fisheries Management / Agricultural Science

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/13/22

  • Biological Science / Microbiology / Zoology (Animal Husbandry / Larval Rearing / Molecular Biology)

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/14/22

  • Aquaculture / Aquatic Science / Itchyology / Zoology / Natural Science (Hons)

Internship – Ref: WCFIM/15/22

  • Bachelor of Laws / LLB

Internship – Ref: WCFOM/01/22

  • Forestry / Forestry and Wood Science

Internship – Ref: WCCFO/01/22

  • Management Assistant / Public Management / Public Administration

Internship – Ref: WCCFO/02/22

  • Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management / Purchasing Management

Internship – Ref: WCCFO/03/22

  • Accounting / Financial Management / Public Finance / Taxation / Auditing / Risk Management

Internship – Ref: WCCMS/01/22

  • Human Resource Development / Management of Training / Human Resource Management

Internship – Ref: WCCMS/02/22

  • Brand Management / Brand Communication & Marketing / Public Relations

Internship – Ref: WCCMS/03/22

  • Information Technology (IT) (Business Analysis / Software Development / IT Support)

Internship – Ref: WCCMS/04/22

  • Graphic Design / Communication Design / Visual Communication

Internship – Ref: WCCMS/05/22

  • Human Resource Management / Organisation and Resource Management / Industrial Psychology

Internship – Ref: WCCMS/06/22

  • Travel and Tourism Management / Tourism Administration / Tourism Management

Internship – Ref: WCCMS/07/22

  • Property Management / Facilities Management / Project Management

Internship – Ref: WCRCSM/01/22

  • Project Management / Public Administration / Public Management

Internship – Ref: WCRCSM/02/22

  • Environmental Science / Natural Science (Surface & Ground Water Hydrology / Environmental Law)


The Internship seeks to achieve the following objectives:

  • Enhance youth development and employability
  • Develop a culture of high quality lifelong learning within DFFE
  • Foster skills transfer (through coaching) from DFFE’s permanent staff to interns

How to Apply

Download Z83 Application Form

Instructions for Applicants:

  • Applications must be completed in a new Z83 form.
  • Attach a CV with more than one reference.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.
  • Incomplete, e-mailed, faxed and late applications will not be considered.
  • If you have not heard from us, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Please Submit your applications to the address given below:

Cape Town Office:

By post: 
Private Bag X 4390
Cape Town
8001

or By hand:
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment
63 Strand Street
13th Floor Nedbank Building
Cape Town.

For enquiries contact:

  • Sarah Mathunyane (Ms) – Tel: 021 814 8084, Cell: 067 417 3719
  • Mpho Beta (Mr) – Tel: 021 402 3368, Cell: 083 300 1842