x139 EPWP Project Support Vacancies At The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while making a difference in South Africa? The EPWP Project Support Vacancies have opened under the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for the 2025 intake. These positions offer one-year fixed-term contracts with the possibility of renewal based on performance and budget availability. If you are passionate about environmental conservation, data management, or youth development, then this is your chance to apply!

Below, we outline all the Project Support vacancies, along with their requirements, duties, stipends, and application details.

Available EPWP Project Support Vacancies

1. Project Support Team Leader: Coordination

• Number of Posts: 1
• Placement: Pretoria, Gauteng
• Ref No: EPS14b/2025
• Monthly Allowance: R7,920

Requirements:

• A three-year Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of EPWP policies, stakeholder management, and coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel and work under pressure.

Duties:

• Assist with provincial coordination of EPWP projects.
• Monitor compliance of sector projects.
• Support national sector meetings and ensure follow-ups.
• Prepare project reports and schedules.

2. Project Support: Youth & Contractor Development

• Number of Posts: 18
• Placement & Ref No:
  • Eastern Cape (1) – EPS15EC/2025
  • KwaZulu-Natal (1) – EPS16KZN/2025
  • Western Cape (1) – EPS17WC/2025
  • Limpopo (2) – EPS18Polokwane/2025, EPS18Waterberg/2025
  • North West (2) – EPS19Mafikeng/2025, EPS19Brits/2025
  • Mpumalanga (1) – EPS20MP/2025
  • Northern Cape (1) – EPS21NC/2025
  • Free State (1) – EPS22FS/2025
  • Gauteng (8) – EPS23GP/2025
• Monthly Allowance: R7,920

Requirements:

• A three-year degree/diploma in a relevant field.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Basic understanding of EPWP policies and reporting.

Duties:

• Support youth training and development projects.
• Evaluate project progress reports.
• Verify training completion reports.
• Conduct site visits.

3. Project Data Coordinators

• Number of Posts: 45
• Placement & Ref No:
  • Gauteng (17) – EPS31GP/2025
  • Eastern Cape (4) – EPS24EastLondon/2025, EPS24Mthatha/2025
  • Western Cape (4) – EPS25WC/2025
  • Limpopo (4) – EPS26Polokwane/2025, EPS26Modimolle/2025
  • North West (4) – EPS27Mafikeng/2025, EPS27Brits/2025, EPS27Vryburg/2025
  • Mpumalanga (3) – EPS28MP/2025
  • Northern Cape (6) – EPS29NC/2025
  • Free State (3) – EPS30Bloemfontein/2025, EPS30Bethlehem/2025
• Monthly Allowance: R7,260

Requirements:

• A three-year degree/diploma in a relevant field.
• Experience in data capturing and verification.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

Duties:

• Upload and verify data for EPWP projects.
• Capture monthly reports on EPWP systems.
• Track and reconcile project documents.
• Assist in quality assurance and audits.

4. Project Data Support

• Number of Posts: 4
• Placement: Pretoria, Gauteng
• Ref No: EPS32/2025
• Monthly Allowance: R7,260

Requirements:

• A three-year degree/diploma in a related field.
• Basic EPWP knowledge and data management skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.

Duties:

• Verify and reconcile project documents.
• Capture participants’ information on UIF and EPWP systems.
• Investigate unpaid participants and assist in data assessments.

5. Data Capturer: EPWP Reporting

• Number of Posts: 29
• Placement & Ref No:
  • Gauteng (18) – EPS41GP/2025
  • Eastern Cape (1) – EPS33EC/2025
  • KwaZulu-Natal (1) – EPS34KZN/2025
  • Western Cape (4) – EPS35WC/2025
  • Limpopo (1) – EPS36LP/2025
  • North West (1) – EPS37NW/2025
  • Mpumalanga (1) – EPS38MP/2025
  • Northern Cape (1) – EPS39NC/2025
  • Free State (1) – EPS40FS/2025
• Monthly Allowance: R7,260

Requirements:

• A three-year degree/diploma.
• 0-2 years of data capturing experience.
• Basic knowledge of EPWP and reporting protocols.

Duties:

• Maintain EPWP databases.
• Capture monthly progress reports.
• Conduct data quality assessments.

6. Working on Fire Program: Project Office Support

• Number of Posts: 2
• Placement: Cape Town, Western Cape
• Ref No: EPS43WoF/2025
• Monthly Allowance: R7,920

Requirements:

• A degree/diploma in project management, data management, or public administration.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in GIS applications and contract management.

Duties:

• Ensure contract compliance and project assessment.
• Conduct health and safety evaluations.
• Monitor EPWP data and reports.

How to Apply

1. Submit a signed application letter with a detailed CV.
2. Hand-deliver applications to:
   • Environment House, 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Pretoria.
3. Email applications:
   • Group 1-11: EPS-EPWP2025@dffe.gov.za
   • Group 12-13: EPS-WOFEPWP2025@dffe.gov.za
4. Quote the reference number in the subject line when applying via email.

Due Date: 24 March 2025

• If you do not receive a response within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Preference will be given to designated groups in line with DFFE’s employment equity plan.
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

These Project Support vacancies offer an excellent opportunity for South Africans to gain work experience, develop skills, and contribute to environmental projects. If you meet the qualifications, apply before the deadline!

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