This opportunity is aimed at graduates who want to apply environmental or planning studies inside South Africa’s transport sector. The National Department of Transport is recruiting an Environmental Coordination Intern for its Pretoria Head Office.
The qualification routes are deliberately broad: Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Town Planning and relevant transport studies are all accepted. That makes the programme suitable for candidates interested in how environmental considerations connect with transport planning and public policy.
The placement runs for 24 months within the Corporate Services branch. The vacancy does not assign a published project list to the intern, so applicants should treat the environmental-coordination context as the confirmed focus while expecting specific tasks to be set after appointment.
The advert does not list day-to-day responsibilities. The successful intern will be placed in Environmental Coordination within the Corporate Services branch and will receive work assignments from the Department.
Applicants with academic projects involving sustainability, environmental management, spatial planning or transport-related environmental issues should make those links visible in their application where relevant.
You need a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in one of these areas:
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Town Planning
- A transport-related field
The official advertisement does not specify a minimum number of years of employment experience. Eligibility is centred on the stated academic qualifications.
No compulsory skills list is published. Relevant academic exposure may include environmental assessment, sustainability, planning, research, report writing or data interpretation. Candidates should only claim skills they can support with coursework, projects or experience.
A 24-month structured government internship provides graduates with workplace exposure in a specialised environmental and transport setting.
The stipend begins at R8,174.75 per month. The Department states that interns with higher qualifications receive a higher stipend.
The role is particularly relevant for graduates who want public-sector experience that is more specialised than a general administration placement.
Email applications to graduateinternship@dot.gov.za.
Enquiries:
Ms Maria Mabitsela – 012 309 3383
Ms Stephlyn Groep – 012 309 3737
Use the new Z83 form and attach a recent comprehensive CV. Quote the correct post title and reference number. Only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence.
Official vacancy: https://erecruit.transport.gov.za/job/environmental-coordination-intern-dot-grad-2026-18/
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/18 | Deadline: 9 October 2026
