Rand West City Is Offering: 39 Paid Youth Internship Jobs – Apply Before It’s Too Late!

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Rand West City Invites Young South Africans to Apply for 39 Youth Internship Vacancies – Closing Date 16 July 2025

Rand West City Local Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), is calling on young, qualified individuals to apply for 39 internship positions available under the EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) Youth Work Opportunities Programme. These paid internships are set to run for 4 months and aim to provide hands-on experience in exciting fields like conservation, environmental studies, landscaping, and climate change. Applications close on 16 July 2025, so if you’re ready to kickstart your career, now’s your chance.

What’s This Internship All About?

This program is designed for young, unemployed graduates who live in the Rand West City area in Gauteng. It offers a daily stipend of R247.50, helping you earn while you gain real-world skills in some of South Africa’s most important environmental sectors.

This is not just any internship – it’s your opportunity to be part of meaningful work that impacts your community and the planet. Whether you’re passionate about fighting climate change or beautifying urban spaces, there’s a role that fits your interests.

Who Can Apply?

If you tick the boxes below, you can apply:

• You are a South African citizen
• You are between the ages of 18 and 35
• You are currently unemployed
• You live within the Rand West City Municipality area
• You have completed Matric + 3 years of study in one of these areas:
  • Environmental Studies
  • Biodiversity or Conservation
  • Forestry
  • Horticulture or Landscaping
  • Air Quality Management

People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply – diversity and inclusion are key goals of this program.

Documents You Need to Apply

Make sure you have all of these before you apply:

• A signed application letter
• Your most recent CV
• Certified copies of the following:
  • South African ID
  • Matric certificate
  • Tertiary qualifications (must show at least 3 years of study)

Tip: All your documents should be clear and not older than 3 months.

Internship Positions Available (39 in Total)

Here’s a breakdown of the roles you can apply for and what you’ll be doing:

Position	Posts Available	What You’ll Do
Environmental Education	5	Teach others about nature and how to protect it
Climate Change Projects	5	Help local programs that fight climate change
Environmental Compliance	5	Collect data and help with research and enforcement
Landscaping	5	Work on public gardens and green space design
Nature Conservation	5	Help monitor and protect plants and animals
Urban Greening	10	Plant trees, clean up parks, and garden with the community
By-law Enforcement	5	Assist in identifying illegal dumping sites
Waste Inspection	4	Monitor trash sites and support recycling efforts

How to Apply

Important: Applications must be emailed – no hand deliveries or postal submissions.

Send your full application to both of these email addresses:

• mailiba.ramathape@randwestcity.gov.za
• gladys.ngwana@randwestcity.gov.za

Deadline to Apply: 16 July 2025
Late or incomplete applications won’t be accepted.

Why This Internship Is Worth It

Getting real experience in your field is tough when you’re just starting out. This internship helps you grow your skills while making a difference in your own city. You’ll learn directly from professionals, work on real projects, and gain the confidence you need to move forward in your career.

With a decent daily pay and a short, 4-month commitment, it’s the perfect way to get a head start without a long-term tie.

If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to break into the environmental field – or just want to be part of something meaningful – this is it.