The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment seeks applications from interested and qualified individuals across the country for the following roles.
Position: EPWP Project Support: Project Data Coordinators
Stipend: R7 260 per month
Location: Nationwide, South African
THIS PROGRAMME IS AIMED AT AFFORDING YOUTH AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE
GROUP 08| EPWP Project Support: [one (1) year fixed term contract, renewable based on performance and budget availability] 45 posts: GROUP 08 | Project Support: PROJECT DATA COORDINATORS
POST / GROUP 08| PROJECT SUPPORT: PROJECT DATA COORDINATORS | 45 POSTS (PLS. quote reference by / per centre below)
NUMBER OF POSTS, CENTRE, AND REFERENCE NUMBER PER / BY PROVINCE
EASTERN CAPE
Centre: East London X3
Reference Number: EPS24EastLondon/2025
Centre: Mthatha X1
Reference Number: EPS24Mthatha/2025
WESTERNCAPE
Centre: Cape Town/Bellville X4
Reference Number: EPS25WC/2025
LIMPOPO
Centre: Polokwane X3
Reference Number: EPS26Polokwane/2025
Centre: Modimolle X1
Reference Number: EPS26Modimolle/2025
NORTH WEST
Centre: Mafikeng X1
Reference Number: EPS27Mafikeng/2025
Centre: Brits X2
Reference Number: EPS27Brits/2025
Centre: Vryburg x1
Reference Number: EPS27Vryburg/2025
MPUMALANGA
Centre: Nelspruit X3
Reference Number: EPS28MP/2025
NORTHERN CAPE
Centre: Kimberley X6
Reference Number: EPS29NC/2025
FREE STATE GAUTENG
Centre: Bloemfontein X2
Reference Number: EPS30Bloemfontein/2025
Centre: Bethlehem X1
Reference Number: EPS30Bethlehem/2025
GAUTENG
Centre: Gauteng X17
Reference Number: EPS31GP/2025
Closing Date: 24 March 2025
Requirements:
- A recognised three-year Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma, or equivalent qualification in a related field.
- Preference will be given to candidates with Zero to two (0-2) years of experience in relevant field.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and reporting protocols.
- Basic Understanding of EPWP and its relationship with national, provincial and municipal government.
- Basic organisational and coordination skills.
- Basic stakeholder management, facilitation, and a good understanding of government planning processes.
- Sound organising and planning skills.
- Basic communication skills (good verbal and written communication skills) and Interpersonal relation skills.
- Computer literacy and operation of all Microsoft packages.
- Ability to work long hours and under pressure and willingness to travel ( as maybe required) will be added advantages
Duties:
- Uploading of evidence on the system (ID, Contracts, Timesheets; etc.)
- Coordinate and verify programmes documentation for correctness and completeness.
- Collect, reconcile and submit timesheets.
- Completion of monthly payment progress Reports (PPR).
- Provide exception reports on data received and captured.
- Reconcile reports received/ expected and advice manager on outstanding evidence.
- Capture document tracking sheets and submit documents to finance.
- Sending and receiving parcels via designated couriers.
- Other general administrative responsibilities and duties.
Closing date: 24 March 2025
All applications must be submitted on a signed application letter accompanied by a recent detailed curriculum vitae to be considered.
Applications may be forwarded to: The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria Marked for the attention: EPWP Coordination, Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation
For hand deliveries: Group 08 – Applications hand-delivered: to be placed in a box marked EPWP PROJECT SUPPORT Group 08
For email applications / delivery: Group 08 applications may be emailed to EPS-EPWP2025@dffe.gov.za. Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line
when applying via email.
NOTE: Applicants must clearly indicate the province, reference number and the City/Town they are applying for in the signed application letter. Applicants who are applying for multiple opportunities must submit separate applications.
PLEASE: read carefully the instructions concerning application procedures to be followed (last page).
PLEASE NOTE: No other benefits apply; successful candidates will be required to cover the cost for their own accommodation and transportation to and from work if necessary.
Applicants should also indicate the reference number on the subject line when applying via email
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority(SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
The National Department Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: criminal records; citizenship status; credit worthiness; previous employment (reference checks); social media checks, and qualification verification.
Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the department’s convenience.
The person appointed to this position will be subjected to the signing of a work plan and an employment contract.
The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Please note that this a fixed contract and the employer is under no obligation to extend it beyond this period.
If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.