Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), has opened applications for the Municipal Youth Graduate Programme 2026.
A total of 60 graduate internship positions are available for unemployed youth living in the City of Johannesburg.
If you hold a Diploma or Degree and are between 18–35 years old, this could be your opportunity to gain paid workplace experience in environmental management, conservation, project management, and more.
Internship Details
- Programme: Municipal Youth Graduate Programme
- Reference: EDMS 256981
- Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Duration: 6 Months
- Positions Available: 60
- Daily Stipend: R271.04
- Closing Date: 18 February 2026
⚠️ Note: There is no guarantee of permanent employment after completion.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Have Matric plus 3 years tertiary study (M+3)
- Hold a Degree or Diploma (NQF Level 6, 360 credits)
- Be aged 18–35 years
- Reside within the City of Johannesburg
- Be currently unemployed
Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Available Departments & Positions
Johannesburg Zoo (15 Positions)
Qualification: Environmental Management / Conservation
Duties Include:
- Cleaning animal enclosures
- Feeding animals
- Observing animal behaviour
- Environmental education support
- Admin tasks
Environmental Education (8 Positions)
Qualification: Environmental Management / Sciences
Duties Include:
- Awareness campaigns
- School outreach programmes
- Planning environmental events
- Community engagement
Project Management (2 Positions)
Qualification: Project Management / Public or Office Administration
Duties Include:
- Project coordination
- Monitoring & reporting
- Office administration
Protected Areas & Conservation (18 Positions)
Qualification: Environmental / Conservation Management
Duties Include:
- Alien plant control
- Trail & fence maintenance
- Riverbank and bird sanctuary management
- Compliance monitoring
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Integrated Catchment Management (5 Positions)
Qualification: Environmental / Water Resource Management / Hydrology
Duties Include:
- Ecological services
- Wildlife management
- Aquatic plant control
Nursery Management (10 Positions)
Qualification: OHS / Environmental / Forestry Management
Duties Include:
- Plant propagation
- Tree census
- Safety compliance
- Tree planting programmes
Capital Infrastructure (2 Positions)
Qualification: Environmental Management / Science
Duties Include:
- Project assessments
- Environmental support for development
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Application letter
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of qualifications
- Proof of residence (City of Johannesburg only)
Only applicants residing within the City of Johannesburg will be considered.
How to Apply
Submit your application via email:
Email: graduatep@jhbcityparks.com
Subject Line: Municipal Youth Graduate Programme 2026 – EDMS 256981
Enquiries: smagolo@jhbcityparks.com
Closing Date: 18 February 2026
Late applications will not be considered.
Why You Should Apply
This programme offers:
- Real municipal work experience
- Exposure to environmental and conservation projects
- A structured 6-month paid internship
- Strong CV-building opportunity
With youth unemployment remaining high, municipal internships like this are highly competitive.
If you qualify and live in Johannesburg, apply as soon as possible.
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