National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Opens EPWP Project Support Vacancies for 2026
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has opened multiple EPWP Project Support vacancies for 2026. Opportunities include Data Capturer, Monitoring & Evaluation, Compliance, Coordination, and Youth Development roles. Applications close on 29 May 2026.
Introduction
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has officially announced multiple EPWP Project Support vacancies for 2026, creating new employment opportunities for South Africans interested in government administration, environmental programmes, project coordination, monitoring, and data management.
The vacancies fall under the department’s Environmental Programmes (EP) branch and are offered on one-year fixed-term contracts. The recruitment drive includes several support roles ranging from data capturing and reporting to monitoring and evaluation, compliance, and youth development support.
Most of the positions are linked to Pretoria, while some vacancy locations and application centres require applicants to refer to the official vacancy document for complete details.
Applications for all advertised positions close on 29 May 2026 at 16:00.
Multiple EPWP Project Support Opportunities Available
The latest recruitment campaign from the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment covers various operational support areas within the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).
One of the highlighted opportunities is the Group 11 EPWP Reporting Team Leader: Data Capturer position under reference number EPS43/2026. This Pretoria-based role is expected to support EPWP reporting systems while overseeing data capturing functions connected to environmental programme operations.
Another advertised role is the Group 10 Data Capturer: EPWP Reporting position, which focuses on reporting administration and project data support.
The department is also recruiting candidates for the Group 09 Project Data Support vacancy under reference number EPS33/2026. This role is expected to assist with project information systems, data verification, reporting processes, and administrative support functions linked to EPWP activities.
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Coordination and Development Support Roles Included
The Environmental Programmes branch is additionally recruiting for several coordination-focused positions designed to strengthen project management and operational oversight.
The Group 08 Project Support: Project Data Coordinators vacancies are expected to focus on project data management and operational coordination between teams and reporting structures.
Another notable opportunity is the Group 07 Project Support: Youth & Contractor Development role, which may appeal to candidates interested in youth empowerment initiatives, contractor support, skills development, and community-focused environmental programmes.
The department is also seeking applicants for the Group 06 Team Leader: EPWP Coordination vacancy under reference number EPS14b/2026. This Pretoria-based role is likely to involve leadership responsibilities related to EPWP coordination and programme administration.
In addition, applicants can apply for the Group 05 Project Support: EPWP Coordination position under reference number EPS14/2026, which focuses on operational coordination and project support within the EP branch.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Compliance Positions Open
Monitoring and evaluation remains one of the most important functions within government programmes, and the department’s latest recruitment process includes dedicated opportunities in this area.
Under reference number EPS11/2026, the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is recruiting for Project Support: Monitoring & Evaluation positions based in Pretoria.
These roles are expected to involve project tracking, report preparation, data analysis support, and programme performance monitoring.
The department has also advertised Project Support: Compliance vacancies under reference number EPS12/2026. Compliance positions generally focus on ensuring projects operate according to government regulations, reporting standards, and administrative requirements.
Candidates with backgrounds in administration, auditing support, public management, project administration, or monitoring and evaluation may find these positions especially attractive.
Entry-Level Government Opportunities for Job Seekers
The recruitment campaign also includes more accessible support roles for candidates seeking entry-level government experience.
Under reference number EPS10/2026, the department is recruiting for Group 02 Project Support positions based in Pretoria.
In addition, the Group 01 EPWP Data Capturer opportunities provide another pathway into public sector administration and reporting support.
Data capturing roles continue to attract strong interest because they allow candidates to gain exposure to government systems, project operations, reporting structures, and administrative processes within large public programmes.
Valuable Experience in Environmental and Public Sector Programmes
Although the vacancies are offered as one-year fixed-term contracts, they provide valuable workplace experience within one of South Africa’s major government departments.
The Environmental Programmes branch plays an important role in supporting environmental sustainability projects, job creation initiatives, infrastructure support programmes, and community-based development efforts across the country.
Successful applicants may therefore gain practical exposure to government programme management, EPWP systems, operational coordination, and public administration processes.
The opportunities are expected to attract graduates, unemployed youth, administrative professionals, and candidates seeking practical experience within government-supported programmes.
Important Closing Date for Applications
All applications for the advertised vacancies must be submitted before 29 May 2026 at 16:00.
Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review the official vacancy document to confirm application procedures, minimum requirements, post locations, and supporting documents needed for submission.
Because some vacancies list “refer to document” for application centres and post bases, candidates should ensure they consult the official advertisement thoroughly before applying.
Government Recruitment Continues to Grow in 2026
The latest recruitment drive from the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment reflects continued demand for project support personnel within public sector environmental programmes.
With vacancies spanning data capturing, compliance, monitoring and evaluation, coordination, and youth development support, the EPWP Project Support intake offers a broad range of opportunities for South Africans seeking meaningful work experience in government and environmental programme administration.
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