Unemployed South African graduates living in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality have a timely chance to join the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment EPWP Youth Graduate Project for 2026/2027. The deadline is 14 August 2026 at 16:00, so act now.
What the opportunity is
The Department’s Environmental Programmes Branch, under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), is looking for 20 graduates. You will work for eight months on environmental and waste‑management projects for the Lejweleputswa District Municipality.
Who can apply
To be eligible you must:
- Be a South African citizen and a youth (no age limit is stated).
- Be unemployed and hold a graduate qualification relevant to the environmental sector.
- Live in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality.
- Be able to commit to an eight‑month contract.
- Submit all required documents in a sealed envelope.
Accepted qualifications include a B.Sc. in Natural Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, or any other recognised environmental qualification.
What you will gain
- Practical experience in municipal environmental management and waste‑management.
- Daily pay of R271.04 (approximately R5 692 – R5 963 per month, depending on the number of working days).
- Five‑day work weeks for the full eight‑month period.
- Exposure to community environmental initiatives and project administration.
The programme also aims for 100 % youth participation, 60 % women, and 2 % persons with disabilities, supporting national employment equity goals.
How to apply (step‑by‑step)
- Gather the required documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copy of your South African ID.
- Certified copies of your qualification(s).
- Proof of residence within Lejweleputswa District Municipality.
- Place all documents in a clean envelope.
- Write on the outside: Youth Graduate Project (YGP) 2026/2027 Application.
- Hand‑deliver the sealed envelope to the address below before 16:00 on 14 August 2026.
- Ask the receiving officer to sign or stamp the envelope as proof of receipt.
Click here to apply for DFFE EPWP Youth Graduate Project 2026/2027
Application address
Lejweleputswa District Municipality
Corner Jan Hofmeyr and Tempest Road
Welkom, 9459
Free State, South Africa
Tips to improve your chances
- Double‑check that all copies are legible and recently certified.
- Make sure your proof of residence clearly shows an address inside the municipality.
- Submit your envelope a few days early to avoid queues on the deadline day.
- Tailor your CV to highlight any experience or coursework in environmental or waste‑management.
- Be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to municipal environmental programmes during an interview, if called.
Conclusion and next steps
This project offers a solid entry point into the environmental sector while providing a steady daily income. Gather your documents, seal them, and hand‑deliver your application before the 14 August deadline. Good luck—your first step into a meaningful career starts now.
