EPWP Youth Graduate Programme at Johannesburg City Parks Zoo for unemployed graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Jun 24
- 3 min read
Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo in partnership with Department of Forestry, Fisheries
and the Environment (DFFE)
EPWP YOUTH GRADUATE WORK OPPORTUNITIES X 125
Duration: 4 months
Daily stipend: R247,50
Closing date: 27 June 2025 (online application only)
Minimum entry requirements:
• M + 3 (Matric plus 3 years of study) (Qualification with 360 credits or Diploma NQF 6).
• Youth between 18 – 35 years of age, people with disability are encouraged to apply.
• Required documents: Application letter, Curriculum vitae, copy of certified qualifications and proof of residence in the City of Johannesburg.
• Field of each study required is indicated in the field of study for each position below:
• Only youth residing in the City of Johannesburg will be considered.
DEPARTMENT/ UNIT: Johannesburg Zoo
NO OF POSITIONS: 15
POSITIONS: Animal Attendant Environmental
REQUIRED FIELD OF STUDY: Management/ Conservation Management
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Cleaning animal enclosures, feeding animals, monitoringobserving animal behaviour, paperwork, environmental education and awareness.
DEPARTMENT/ UNIT: Environmental Education (All City Regions)
NO OF POSITIONS: 16
POSITIONS: Environmental Educator
REQUIRED FIELD OF STUDY: Environmental Management /Environmental Science/Environmental Education
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Educate and raise awareness about environmental issues, plan commemorative events for environmental theme days, and conduct outreach campaigns to schools and City residents, implement curricula aligned educational programmes at education centres and nature reserved.
DEPARTMENT/ UNIT: Protected Areas (All Regions)
NO OF POSITIONS: 65
POSITIONS: Nature Conservator/ Park Ranger working in the following fields: Conservation Maintenance. Law Enforcement and Compliance. Ecotourism and Community Engagement. Research and Development
REQUIRED FIELD OF STUDY: Environmental Management/ Environmental Science/ Conservation Management
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Conservation Maintenance: Alien plant control, trail maintenance, fence monitoring, koppies and ridges, bird sanctuary, dam and riverbank management and the use of fire as a management tool.
Law Enforcement and Compliance: Monitoring, reporting, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation.
Ecotourism and Community Engagement: Sustainable tourism, community liaison, stakeholder engagement.
Research and Development: Research assistance, Environmental Management Plans, veld condition assessments and GIS.
DEPARTMENT/ UNIT: Ecological Services
NO OF POSITIONS: 13
POSITIONS: Water Monitor Climate Change Ambassador Nature Conservator Ecologist. Horticulturist
REQUIRED FIELD OF STUDY: Environmental Management/Conservation Management /Water Resource Management/ Hydrology/ Horticulture
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Conservation and management of catchment areas, botanical gardens and the nature reserves.
This includes ecological management services in reserves and catchment areas to determine carrying capacity, wildlife management, management of aquatic and terrestrial alien plants, arboricultural, horticultural and integrated herbarium services
DEPARTMENT/ UNIT: Nursery Management
NO OF POSITIONS: 14
POSITIONS: Forestry Monitor Occupational Health Officer Climate Change Ambassador
REQUIRED FIELD OF STUDY: Occupational Health and Safety/Environmental Management/Environmental Science, Forestry Management
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Nusery Management and propagation, Tree Census, Assisting with Safety and Health Issues in nursery management and tree planting services across the city of Johannesburg. Identify, assess, and control hazards in the workplace ensuring a safe and healthy environment.
DEPARTMENT/ UNIT: Capital Infrastructure
NO OF POSITIONS: 2
POSITIONS: Project Management Officer
REQUIRED FIELD OF STUDY: Environmental Management/Science
SUMMARY OF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Scoping, assessing development projects as well as general project and environmental management
Total Required 125
Apppplications
Email address for applications: EPWPYouthProgramme@jhbcityparks.com. Please only apply for the position you qualify for and ensure that you put the reference as the subject.
1. Animal Attendant/Nature Conservator/Park Ranger/Water Monitor/Climate Change Ambassador/Ecologist (only persons with Conservation Management Qualification) Ref: conservationistepwp
2. Climate Change Ambassador/ Project Management Officer/ Water Monitor/Ecologist/ (only persons with Environmental Management/ Environmental Science Qualification) Ref: environmentalistepwp
3. Environmental Educator (only persons with Environmental Education Qualification) Ref: enviroeducationepwp
4. Occupational Health Officer (Only persons with Occupational Health and Safety Qualification) Ref: safetyepwp
5. Forest Monitor (Only persons with Forest Management Qualification) Ref: foresterepwp
6. Ecologist/Water Monitor (only persons with Ecology, Hydrology/Water Services Qualification) Ref: hydrologistepwp
7. Horticulturist (only persons with Horticulture Qualification) Ref: horticulturistepwp
Enquiries (only for enquiries): Sinah Magolo on 079 8981 761 or email to smagolo@jhbcityparks.com