If you are interested in the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Learnership 2025/2026? We are pleased to guide you on how to apply for the latest learnership programme.
Let’s begin with What is a Learnership? A learnership can be described as a training programme that consists of both theory and practical elements. It offers a way for you to gain work experience, as well as an NQF registered qualification. All learnerships are managed by Sector Education Training Authorities (SETAs).
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Learnerships 2025
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) was renamed on 1 April 2021, from the previous Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF). In June 2019 the DFFE had been established by incorporating the forestry and fisheries functions from the previous Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries into the Department of Environmental Affairs.
The DFFE mandated to give effect to the right of citizens to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being, and to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations. To this end, the Department provides leadership in environmental management, conservation and protection towards sustainability for the benefit of South Africans and the global community.
The Department’s strategic objectives are to: provide leadership, strategic, centralised administration, executive support, corporate services, and facilitate effective cooperative governance, international relations, and environmental education and awareness; promote the development and implementation of an enabling legal regime and licensing/authorisation system to ensure enforcement and compliance with environmental law; promote, manage and provide strategic leadership on oceans and coastal conservation; improve air and atmospheric quality, lead and support, inform, monitor and report efficient and effective international, national and significant provincial and local responses to climate change; ensure the regulation and management of all biodiversity, heritage and conservation matters in a manner that facilitates sustainable economic growth and development; implement expanded public works and green economy projects in the environmental sector; and manage and ensure that chemicals and waste management policies and legislation are implemented and enforced in compliance with chemicals and waste management authorisations, directives and agreements.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment recruitment exercise. INTERESTED AND SUITABLY QUALIFIED members of the public can apply for any of the positions available at the South Africa Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
This page shows you how to apply for Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, DFFE internships 2025 dates, application form, requirements, qualifications, guidelines, portal, and updates for free.
Eligibility & Requirements
To qualify for the internship, you need to possess all the required qualifications and meet all requirements before applying for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Learnerships 2025.
Entry requirements can be accessed from the official Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Learnerships Portal according to the position.
In general, the applicant must meet some basic requirements like:
- Applicants must be a citizen of South Africa or have valid work and possess an Identity Card.
- You must not have partaken in any other learnership prior to this application
- A valid Grade 12 / Martic certification
- Must be between 18 and 35 years of age
- Must hold a diploma or degree in the relevant field (where applicable)
- Proof of residence
Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae with up-to-date contact details and all relevant information. Candidates must also submit a motivational letter and provide references.
other requirements and qualifications can be found in various advertised positions.
Apply for DFFE Learnership 2025 Application Form
Please do not submit your original certificates, but only certified copies as documentation will not be returned. Applications that are received after the advertised closing date, are missing documentation, or is not signed, will not be taken into consideration.
To register or submit an online application form for the 2025 DFFE Learnership, you need to log on to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Learnerships Portal.
Download the Z83 Employment Form Here
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Learnerships Online Application Portal – https://www.environment.gov.za/careers/vacancies
- Browse for the latest Job Learnerships advertised on the page.
- Then follow the instructions on the page to apply for any available position.
However, you may also check your local media for the latest internship at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
Closing Date
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, DFFE Learnership Deadline – Closing Date is available on the vacancies portal.
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Contact
| Postal | Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 |
|---|---|
| Physical | 473 Steve Biko & Soutpansberg Roads, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 |
| Tel | 012 399 9000 / 086 111 2468 |
| Fax | 012 359 3625 |
| Web | www.environment.gov.za |
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