Youth Environmental Service Project (YES)

Delta Environmental Centre (DEC) in partnership with the National Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) is proud to present the Youth Environmental Service Project.

The main outcome of this project is for youth to realise a career opportunity in the environmental sector and be active participants in their societies and economy. Youth participants will gain experience in environmental projects/programmes, environmental education and awareness campaigns, marketing, financial management, administration, leadership or community development.

The project will run for a period of 12 months (one year), commencing on the 1st January 2019 and will engage passionate, dynamic and enthusiastic youth who have the interests of their community and environment at heart. During the year, participants will be involved in 3 main components of the project, namely:

• Skills development (Accredited training)
• Environmental service (Community service)
• Exit opportunities (Employment/Self-employment/Further training)

The participants must be prepared to be involved in a variety of work place activities such as Administration, Clean up Campaigns, Recycling, Gardening, Tree Planting, Environmental Education, Marketing, Exhibitions Assistant Teaching etc.

It is essential for all prospective participants to meet the following criteria:

• Must be willing to study and complete assignments.
• Be a resident in the above-mentioned areas
• Be between the ages of 18 to 35
• Be unemployed
• Must have Matric/Grade 12
• Must have any environmentally related qualification (an added advantage)
• Must have community work experience (preferable)
• Must have a good understanding of speaking, reading and writing English
• Must have a passion for environmental and social issues
• Must have no criminal record
• Must be willing to study and complete assignments

To apply: Please download application form for the YES Project of 2019 on this website.

The application forms must be completed and submitted with the following documents:

• A letter of motivation (why you should be considered for the project)
• 2-page CV with three contactable references
• Certified ID copy (not older than three months)
• Certified copies of qualification certificates relevant to the criteria above
• Certified proof of residence in the above area (in your own name or parents)
• Medical proof of any disabilities (if any)
• Letter from the Ward Councillor confirming your residential status
• Appointed participants will be required to submit Police clearance certificate

Please note, failure to submit any of the above documents will lead to disqualification of your application. Applications must be submitted to the following email address: delta@deltaenviro.org.za or drop off at Delta Environmental Centre no later than 26 September 2018. Application form can be downloaded from this website.

Disabled people are encouraged to apply.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

NB: You must not be registered with any institution in 2019.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ONLINE FOR THIS SERVICE PROJECT.