Department of Forestry Internship Programme 2026 to 2028

Meta description: Apply for the Department of Forestry Internship Programme 2026 to 2028 in South Africa. Monthly stipend R7 860.50 for graduates.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Internship Programme 2026 to 2028 offers South African graduates a valuable opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in forestry, environmental management, communications and public administration. The programme runs for 24 months and provides a monthly stipend of R7 860.50.

Graduates from across South Africa can apply for positions located in Bisho, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Mthatha, Upington, Kimberley and other forestry offices. This programme helps young professionals build experience in environmental protection, forestry management and public sector administration.

Closing date: 31 March 2026 at 16:00.

Focus keyword: Department of Forestry Internship Programme 2026 to 2028

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Journalism and Communications Internship Bisho Regional Forestry Office

Reference Number: EC/CMS/01/26
Location: Bisho Regional Forestry Office
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month

Requirements

National Diploma in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or Communications with subjects such as Media Studies or Environmental Communication.

Enquiries
Kgomotso Moela – 081 492 5570
Neliswa Magwala – 066 081 9858
Sonwabo Ndlela – 066 081 9862

Application Email
EC-CMS-26@dffe.gov.za

Forestry Internship Ngqeleni Estate

Reference Number: EC/B&C/01/26
Location: Ngqeleni Estate

Requirements

BTech, Advanced Diploma or Degree in Forestry with subjects including Silviculture, Fire Protection, Forest Management or Forestry Mensuration.

Application Email
EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za

Forestry Internship Gomo Forest Estate Office

Reference Number: EC/B&C/02/26
Location: Gomo Forest Estate Office

Requirements

National Diploma in Forestry with subjects such as Forest Management, Fire Protection or Forestry Inventory.

Application Email
EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za

Forestry Internship Keiskammahoek Forest Estate

Reference Number: EC/B&C/03/26
Location: Keiskammahoek Forest Estate

Requirements

National Diploma in Forestry with focus on Silviculture, Inventory or Forest Management.

Application Email
EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za

Biological and Environmental Science Internship Cape Town

Reference Number: EC/B&C/04/26
Location: Cape Town

Requirements

Advanced Diploma, BTech or Degree in Biological Science, Environmental Science or Horticulture.

Application Email
EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za

Forestry Internship Bulembu Estate

Reference Number: EC/B&C/05/26
Location: Bulembu Estate

Requirements

National Diploma in Forestry with knowledge of Silviculture or Forest Management.

Application Email
EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za

Forestry Internship Port St Johns Forest Estate

Reference Number: EC/B&C/06/26
Location: Port St Johns Forest Estate

Requirements

National Diploma in Forestry with Forest Inventory or Forest Management.

Application Email
EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za

Forestry Internship Bomvana Forest Estate

Reference Number: EC/B&C/07/26
Location: Bomvana Forest Estate

Requirements

National Diploma in Forestry with Fire Protection or Silviculture.

Application Email
EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za

Forestry Internship Ntsubane Forest Estate Office

Reference Number: EC/B&C/08/26
Location: Ntsubane Forest Estate Office

Requirements

National Diploma in Forestry with Forestry Management or Silviculture.

Application Email
EC-B&C-26@dffe.gov.za

Environmental Management Internship Upington

Reference Number: NC/EP/01/26
Location: Upington

Requirements

National Diploma in Environmental Management with GIS knowledge.

Application Email
NC-EP-26@dffe.gov.za

Forestry Internship Kimberley

Reference Number: NC/FOM/02/26
Location: Kimberley

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Forestry, Conservation or Environmental Science.

Application Email
NC-FOM-26@dffe.gov.za

Forestry Internship Upington

Reference Number: NC/FOM/03/26
Location: Upington

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Forestry, Conservation or Environmental Science.

Application Email
NC-FOM-26@dffe.gov.za

How to Apply for the Department of Forestry Internship Programme 2026 to 2028

Applicants must submit the following documents:

Completed and signed Z83 application form
Detailed CV

Documents must be combined into one PDF file and emailed to the correct email address listed under the position you are applying for. Applicants must include the reference number in the email subject line.

Applications for inland provinces can also be submitted to:
InternshipInland@dffe.gov.za

Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and identification documents.

If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Click here to apply.