Gauteng Department of Environment Internship Programme 2026–2028 (X14 Posts)

The Gauteng Department of Environment is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026–2028. This 24-month internship programme offers graduates valuable workplace experience, practical training, and professional development opportunities in various fields.

Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R8 174.75 and will be placed at the department’s offices in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Internship Programme Details

• Company: Gauteng Department of Environment
• Programme: Internship Programme 2026–2028
• Number of Posts: 14
• Contract Duration: 24 Months
• Monthly Stipend: R8 174.75
• Location: Johannesburg and Pretoria, Gauteng
• Closing Date: Not Specified

Available Internship Opportunities

1. Air Quality Intern (Ref No: AQ2026) – X1 Post

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in:
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Management
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Earth Science
  • Natural Science

Duties:

• Participate in workplace training programmes
• Assist with environmental projects and activities
• Gain practical experience under professional supervision

2. Pollution & Waste Management Intern (Ref No: PWM2026) – X2 Posts

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in:
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Management
  • Natural Science
  • Geography

Duties:

• Support departmental environmental projects
• Receive practical workplace training
• Assist with waste management activities

3. Environmental Impact Management Intern (Ref No: EIM2026) – X1 Post

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management

Duties:

• Participate in structured learning programmes
• Assist with environmental management projects
• Gain workplace exposure and skills development

4. Environmental Policy, Planning & Coordination Intern (Ref No: EPPC2026) – X1 Post

Location: Pretoria (Council for Scientific & Industrial Research)

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management

Duties:

• Support environmental planning and policy programmes
• Receive mentorship and professional training

5. Compliance & Enforcement Intern (Ref No: CE2026) – X4 Posts

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in:
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Management
  • Natural Science

Duties:

• Assist with compliance and enforcement activities
• Gain practical environmental management experience

6. Office of the Head of Department Intern (Ref No: HOD2026) – X1 Post

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in:
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Office & Technology Management

Duties:

• Support office administration functions
• Assist with departmental operations and coordination

7. Financial Management Intern (Ref No: FM2026) – X2 Posts

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

• N6, Diploma, or Degree in:
  • Financial Management
  • Accounting Science

Duties:

• Assist with finance-related duties
• Gain experience in financial administration and reporting

8. Organisational Development Intern (Ref No: OD2026) – X1 Post

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in:
  • Work-study
  • Operations Management
  • Management Services
  • Production Management

Duties:

• Support organisational development projects
• Participate in workplace improvement initiatives

9. Information Communication Technology Intern (Ref No: ICT2026) – X1 Post

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Business Informatics

Duties:

• Assist with ICT support and projects
• Gain practical technology experience

10. Communications Intern (Ref No: COM2026) – X1 Post

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Media Studies or related qualifications

Duties:

• Support communication and media-related functions
• Assist with departmental communication campaigns

11. Graphic Design Intern (Ref No: GD2026) – X1 Post

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or related qualifications

Duties:

• Assist with graphic design projects
• Support branding and communication campaigns

12. Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Intern – X2 Posts

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in:
  • Social Science
  • Public Management & Governance
  • Monitoring & Evaluation

Duties:

• Support planning and evaluation functions
• Participate in departmental monitoring projects

How to Apply

Interested candidates must email their applications to:

📧 GDEnvInternship@gauteng.gov.za

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Gauteng Provincial Poster May 2026

Enquiries

Mr. Livhuwani Mutswana
📞 Tel: (011) 240 2590

Why You Should Apply

The Gauteng Department of Environment Internship Programme provides graduates with valuable workplace exposure, practical industry skills, mentorship, and professional development opportunities within the public sector.

Graduates looking for government internships in Gauteng, environmental internships, ICT internships, finance internships, and communications internships are encouraged to apply.