Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo Graduate Internships 2026

Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo Graduate Internships 2026 (60 Positions Open)

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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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