EPWP Opportunities 2026 All provinces
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must have:
- ✓A recognised three-year Bachelor’s Degree, National Diploma, or equivalent qualification in a related field
- ✓Basic knowledge of data management and reporting
- ✓Basic understanding of EPWP programmes and government structures
- ✓Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages
- ✓Good organisational and planning skills
- ✓Communication and interpersonal skills
- ✓Preference will be given to candidates with:
- ✓Zero to two years of relevant experience
- ✓Exposure to training or project support environments
- ✓Candidates must also be willing to:
- ✓Work under pressure
- ✓Travel when required
- ✓Work long hours if necessary
About This Role
EPWP Project Support Opportunities 2026 – Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has opened applications for its EPWP Project Support Programme under Group 07: Youth & Contractor Development. This programme offers unemployed South African youth an opportunity to gain valuable work experience through a one-year fixed-term contract.
The initiative forms part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), which focuses on empowering young people with workplace exposure, project support experience, and administrative development opportunities across multiple provinces in South Africa.
Programme Overview
Programme EPWP Project Support
Contract Duration 12 Months
Monthly Stipend R8 800
Employment Type Fixed-Term Contract
Department Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Programme Group Group 07 – Youth & Contractor Development
Closing Date 29 May 2026
Available Provinces and Reference Numbers
Applicants must apply using the correct provincial reference number.
Province Location Reference Number
Eastern Cape East London EPS15EC/2026
KwaZulu-Natal Durban EPS16KZN/2026
Western Cape Cape Town EPS17WC/2026
Limpopo Polokwane / Waterberg EPS18Polokwane/2026 / EPS18Waterberg/2026
North West Mafikeng / Brits EPS19Mafikeng/2026 / EPS19Brits/2026
Mpumalanga Nelspruit EPS20MP/2026
Northern Cape Kimberley EPS21NC/2026
Free State Bloemfontein EPS22FS/2026
Gauteng Pretoria EPS23GP/2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
A recognised three-year Bachelor’s Degree, National Diploma, or equivalent qualification in a related field
Basic knowledge of data management and reporting
Basic understanding of EPWP programmes and government structures
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages
Good organisational and planning skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Preference will be given to candidates with:
Zero to two years of relevant experience
Exposure to training or project support environments
Candidates must also be willing to:
Work under pressure
Travel when required
Work long hours if necessary
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Successful applicants will assist with:
Youth empowerment and development projects
Evaluation of monthly reports and project evidence
Invoice processing and supporting finance documentation
Training implementation and project coordination
Uploading project information and contracts onto systems
Filing and administration of project documents
Spreadsheet reporting and project data capturing
Site visits and project monitoring
General administrative support within the Directorate
Important Application Instructions
Applicants must:
Submit a signed application letter
Attach a recent detailed CV
Clearly indicate the province, city/town, and reference number applied for
Submit separate applications for multiple opportunities
Email Application Details
Applications for Group 07 can be emailed to:
Email Address:
EPS07-EPWP2026@dffe.gov.za
Subject Line Example:
Application for EPWP Project Support – EPS23GP/2026
Required Information:
Province
City/Town
Reference Number
Documents Required:
Signed application letter
Detailed CV
Hand Delivery Applications
Applications may also be hand-delivered to:
Environment House
Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6
Corner Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road
Arcadia, Pretoria
Applications must be marked:
Attention: EPWP C,M,R & E
Important Notes
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment stated that:
No accommodation or transport costs will be covered
Shortlisted candidates will undergo screening and verification checks
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
The programme follows a “no work, no pay” principle
The department reserves the right not to make appointments
Candidates with foreign qualifications must obtain SAQA verification before appointment consideration.
Final Thoughts
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment EPWP Project Support Programme offers graduates and unemployed youth an opportunity to gain meaningful government work experience while earning a monthly stipend of R8 800.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the 29 May 2026 closing date using the correct provincial reference number.
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EPWP Opportunities 2026 All provinces
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment