Website Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ)
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is a merged entity as from January 2013, and is registered as a non-profit company under the South African Companies Act, No 71 of 2008 as amended. The merger is a result of the institutional review process of the City of Johannesburg.
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) invites suitable graduates to apply for EPWP Graduate Internships for 2025.
Programme Overview
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) provides young graduates aged 18–35 with a unique 4-month opportunity to gain meaningful work experience in various environmental and conservation-related fields. Participants will receive a daily stipend of R247.50.
Total Positions Available: 125
Duration: 4 months
Eligibility: Only residents of the City of Johannesburg
Minimum Requirements
- Matric + 3 years of study (360 credits qualification or Diploma – NQF Level 6)
- Age: 18–35 years
- Must be unemployed and not participating in other learnerships or internships
- Must submit:
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copy of qualifications
- Proof of residence (City of Johannesburg)
Available Opportunities
Animal Attendant – 15 Posts
- Field of Study: Environmental/Conservation Management
- Duties: Feed animals, clean enclosures, monitor behaviour, promote awareness
Environmental Educator – 16 Posts
- Field of Study: Environmental Management/Science/Education
- Duties: Conduct awareness campaigns, school outreach, and event coordination
Nature Conservator / Park Ranger – 65 Posts
- Field of Study: Environmental Management/Science/Conservation
- Fields:
- Conservation Maintenance
- Law Enforcement & Compliance
- Ecotourism & Community Engagement
- Research and Development
Water Monitor / Climate Change Ambassador / Ecologist / Horticulturist – 13 Posts
- Field of Study: Water Resource Management, Ecology, Conservation, Horticulture
- Duties: Catchment and reserve management, plant control, wildlife and habitat monitoring
Forestry Monitor / Occupational Health Officer / Climate Change Ambassador – 14 Posts
- Field of Study: OHS, Forestry Management, Environmental Science
- Duties: Nursery operations, health & safety, tree census and greening services
Project Management Officer – 2 Posts
- Field of Study: Environmental Management/Science
- Duties: Project scoping, environmental impact assessments, general infrastructure project management
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online via email to:
Email: EPWPYouthProgramme@jhbcityparks.com
Use the correct reference in the subject line depending on your qualification:
| Qualification | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conservation Management | conservationistepwp |
| Environmental Management/Science | environmentalistepwp |
| Environmental Education | enviroeducationepwp |
| Occupational Health & Safety | safetyepwp |
| Forestry Management | foresterepwp |
| Ecology/Hydrology/Water Services | hydrologistepwp |
| Horticulture | horticulturistepwp |