Project Support - Youth & Contractor Development x18 posts at DFFE for unemployed graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Mar 11, 2025
- 4 min read
ALL POSTS| EPWP Project Support: [one (1) year fixed term contract, renewable based on performance and budget availability]
139 posts countrywide
THIS PROGRAMME IS AIMED AT AFFORDING YOUTH AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE
NOTE: Applicants must clearly indicate the province, reference number and the City/Town they are applying for in the signed application letter. Applicants who are applying for multiple opportunities must submit separate applications. PLEASE read carefully the instructions concerning application procedures to be followed (last page).
PLEASE NOTE: No other benefits apply; successful candidates will be required to cover the cost for their own accommodation and transportation to and from work if necessary
GROUP 07| EPWP Project Support: [one (1) year fixed term contract, renewable based on performance and budget availability]
18 posts: GROUP 07 | Project Support: YOUTH & CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENT
POST / GROUP 07| PROJECT SUPPORT: YOUTH & CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENT |
18 POSTS (PLS. quote reference by / per centre below)
NUMBER OF POSTS, CENTRE, AND REFERENCE NUMBER PER / BY PROVINCE
EASTERN CAPE - REFERENCE: EPS15EC/2025
KWAZULUNATAL - REFERENCE: EPS16KZN/2025
WESTERN CAPE - REFERENCE: EPS17WC/2025
LIMPOPO - REFERENCE: EPS18Polokwa ne/2025 EPS18 and Waterberg/2025
NORTH WEST REFERENCE: EPS19Mafikeng/2025 and EPS19Brits/2025
MPUMALANG A - REFERENCE: EPS20MP/2025
NORTHERN CAPE - REFERENCE: EPS21NC/2025
FREE STATE - REFERENCE: EPS22FS/2025
GAUTENG - REFERENCE: EPS23GP/2025
MONTHLY STIPEND: R7 920
Requirements: • A recognised three-year Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma, or equivalent qualification in a related field (Training). • Preference will be given to candidates with Zero to two (0-2) years of experience in relevant field. • Basic knowledge and understanding of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and reporting protocols. • Basic Understanding of EPWP and its relationship with national, provincial and municipal government. • Basic organizational, planning and coordination skills. • Basic stakeholder management, facilitation, and a good understanding of government planning processes. • Basic communication skills (good verbal and written communication skills) and Interpersonal relation skills. • Computer literacy and operation of all Microsoft packages. • Ability to work long hours and under pressure and willingness to travel (as maybe required) will be added advantages
Duties: • To support the initiation and planning of Youth Empowerment and Development Projects • Support evaluation of projects monthly reports and evidence (PPR). • Evaluation and submission of invoices with necessary supporting documents for approval and ensure payment of invoices by finance. • To support the implementation of training and youth empowerment and development projects • Evaluation of training completion reports for approval. • Uploading of training projects information and evidence on the system (ID, Contracts, Timesheets). • Ensure compliance of training projects during planning, implementation and close out. • Conduct site visits during project implementation and submit report. • General administrative responsibilities and duties. • Support all administration processes of the Directorate • Ensure filing of projects documents • Compile the spreadsheets and capture projects data • Support evaluation of projects completion reports
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
A signed application letter.
A recent, detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
Applications can be sent via email or hand-delivered to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment.
Closing Date: 24th March 2025
• All applications must be submitted on a signed application letter accompanied by a recent detailed curriculum vitae to be considered.
• Applications may be forwarded to:
The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001
OR hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria Marked for the attention: EPWP Coordination, Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation •
For hand deliveries:
• Group 01 to Group 11 - Applications hand-delivered: to be placed in a box marked EPWP PROJECT SUPPORT Group 01 to Group 11
• Group 12 and Group 13 - Applications hand-delivered: to be placed in a box marked EPWP Working on Fire PROJECT SUPPORT Group 12 to Group 13
• For email applications / delivery
• Group 01 to Group 11 applications may be emailed to EPS-EPWP2025@dffe.gov.za (Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email)
• Group 12 and Group 13 applications may be emailed to EPSWOFEPWP2025@dffe.gov.za (Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email)
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority(SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
• The National Department Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: criminal records; citizenship status; credit worthiness; previous employment (reference checks); social media checks, and qualification verification.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the department’s convenience.
• The person appointed to this position will be subjected to the signing of a work plan and an employment contract.
• The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Please note that this a fixed contract and the employer is under no obligation to extend it beyond this period.
• If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.