Learnerships

Department of Environmental Affairs Learnerships 2022

Department of Environmental Affairs invites young talented individuals who are passionate about the environment for instance ocean life, wildlife e.tc . With this program individuals will be able to gain valuable experience and Skills that will help them in their workplace. The Department only encourages interested individuals who are eager to learn more about this industry and also have a great ambition to make a difference in life.

This program is an investment to our future generations, that is why the government offers learnerships to bright minds of the future. In South Africa Equality is important that is why the government provides equal opportunities, aiding in education, training and skills development within all fields. These learnerships assist in the economy, builds up communities and ensure work for all the people. Most of these are aimed at the scares skills.

This programs do not guarantee individuals a permanent contract of employment. However some of these successful candidates may be offered a permanent position. If this is your field of interest, keep on reading.

Available Learnerships

There are many?learnerships available within all sectors of this department. They are constantly seeking young and energetic candidates to be trained within various scarce fields.

Some career paths may comprise of the following options:

  • Accountancy
  • Journalism
  • Financials
  • Communications
  • Human Resources
  • Public Relations
  • Media Studies
  • Management
  • Plumbing
  • Water Agents
  • Legal
  • Information Technology
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Environmental Management
  • Procurements
  • Marine Science
  • Town Planning
  • Zoology
  • Oceanography
  • Business Administration
  • Welding
  • Electrical
  • Instrumentation
  • Waste management
  • Pollution Management
  • Asset Management
  • Public Administration

Basic Requirements

Interested candidates must meet all the requirements set out by the department.

These may include the following:

  • Applicants must be a permanent South African Citizen.
  • Candidates must be in possession of a valid South African ID document
  • Candidates must meet all the requirements set out on the application.
  • Candidates must have completed a matric
  • Applicants must have good communication skills
  • Must be able to communicate and interact with clients and customers
  • You must be passionate about the environment and making a difference
  • Candidates must not be working, must be unemployed

Candidates must ensure that the application form is filled in completely, signed and all documentation certified?and attached. Candidates must also be willing to enter into a service contract with the Department for a duration up to 36 months. Candidates with a relevant technical knowledge will be seen as an added advantage.

Documentation that has to be attached to your application are as follow:

  • CV
  • Matric Results
  • All and any Academic Records
  • Applicants ID documentation

Application Process

Online applications are unavailable at the moment. Interested individuals can collect application forms at the nearest department’s office. Application Forms must be submitted once completed. Applicants must provide a detailed curriculum vitae with all certified copies of documentation as stipulated. For more information on their programs and availability candidates can visit their website.

Incomplete and Unsigned application forms will be not be taken into consideration. Late submission will also not be considered. Only selected candidates will be contacted therefore candidates may consider their application unsuccessful if they have not heard anything from the department within two months, after closing dates.