EPWP Eco Guide

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SHORT-TERM CONTRACT POSITIONS (EPWP)
Eco Guides

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated
  documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original
  documents during the selection process.
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to
  the vacancy.
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership
  number and expiry date.
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.

DISCLAIMER

• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National
  legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these
  requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer.
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are
  consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be
  used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not
  be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of
  whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Applications, which have not been responded to within 6 weeks of the closing date, should
  be regarded as unsuccessful.

Vacancy Bulletin: STC 010/2026 City of Johannesburg

EPWP: ECO GUIDES
SHORT TERM CONTRACT POSITIONS
(7 months)

DEPARTMENT: Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD)
BRANCH: Strategic Coordination
DESIGNATION: EPWP Eco Guide
REMUNERATION: R4 500 pm (stipend)
LOCATION: Traduna House, 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate/ Grade 12.
• Must be fit to perform physical duties (e.g., waste cleanup or establishing a food garden).
• Passion for environmental issues and working with communities.
• Good communication skills (written and spoken)
• Good public speaking ability.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience/ volunteering in environmental education or community engagement
  will be an added advantage.
• South African Citizen, residing in the City of Johannesburg.
• Persons residing in the Regions listed above may apply for these positions; and
• EPWP requirement: Proof that the applicant resides in the Region listed by submitting a
  note from the ward councillor or an affidavit signed by an authorised body;
• Affidavit that the applicant has no criminal record.

Primary Function:
The Eco Guides serve as community-based environmental ambassadors who support
the City in fostering an environmentally informed, responsible and active citizenry. The
role contributes to strengthening environmental stewardship, promoting sustainable
practices within communities and encouraging positive behavioural change towards
the protection and sustainable use of the environment and natural resources.

Key Activities:

• Organise and conduct broad environmental education and awareness campaigns in line
  with the City’s Environmental Education and Awareness Strategy and Campaigns
  Framework.
• Lead or support local community awareness campaigns focused on, amongst others,
  effective waste management, clean air initiatives, water conservation and climate
  resilience.
• Conduct or participate in public outreach campaigns to educate stakeholders on the City’s
  environmental by-laws.
• Conduct and organise school-based environmental awareness outreach and other
  educational activities.
• Attend orientation, workshops and other capacity-building sessions on environmental
  issues.

Leading Competencies:

• Good communication skills;
• Good public speaking ability;
• Good Interpersonal and community engagement skills.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to the Batho Pele Principles.
• Professionalism and ethical conduct.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The
City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National
legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these
requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including
those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved
Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race,
gender and disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by
using the link below:
Region A – https://share.hsforms.com/1oRT7oNeKRMmFDcACBiLL7g469tl
Region B – https://share.hsforms.com/1No4l4cWOSTeYQobPsG4YTQ469tl
Region C – https://share.hsforms.com/1gDE0pO53TiG4LmwuApsmVg469tl
Region D – https://share.hsforms.com/1Ixed_Hd2TyqVKxKVCI7uqQ469tl
Region E – https://share.hsforms.com/1wfVIveW5TKaXKwHx3FyEEw469tl
Region F – https://share.hsforms.com/1LsnviDbDSUSHzckPA8gq0A469tl
Region G – https://share.hsforms.com/1CQTESvYzTduJCsHu-Pn1yQ469tl

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

TIPS FOR CANDIDATES – https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2026-
Vacancies/Tips-For-Job-Applicants.aspx

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Revonal McKenzie
Tel No: (011) 082 7997

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 08 SEPTEMBER 2026

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is
received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application
was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of
Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of
your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and
related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg,
you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.
• Proof of disability

We wish you all the best with your applications