DPW Application Form 2025 | AfrikaBurn Tickets

NB: This Form's Closing Date is 15 Dec 2024

Fair Warning

The AfrikaBurn Department of Public Works (DPW) is an incredibly hard-working on-site crew. We live on Quaggafontein in the Tankwa Karoo for around two months, setting up and breaking down the AfrikaBurn event. The conditions can be harsh, the work is very tough, the food is fantastic, and the people are incredible. Being a part of DPW is an experience that is guaranteed to change your life. If you aren't keen to have your life changed for the better, please do not apply. Once your application has been accepted and approved, you must commit to 2 or more full weeks on the DPW crew (excluding the event week) to qualify for a DPW crew ticket. You will also have a small amount of daily duties as part of the DPW crew during the event.

About You

Chosen/Binnekring Name *

What name do you like to go by - this is referred to as a 'Playa Name' at other regional events?

Legal Name *

First

Last

For stuff like insurance and contracts, etc.

Phone *

Email *

Email

Confirm Email

Country *

Where you currently reside

City/Town

Where you currently reside

How did you hear about DPW and get the application link?

Don't be shy, now is the time to name-drop.

Please attach a picture of yourself (preferably in drag, or with a pet) *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

We need your photo so we can see who you are, print badges and verify identities. You can check out our privacy policy at the foot of this page, and rest assured the only people who will access this information are other members of DPW (should you be selected) and anyone who supports your application process.

Being out in the desert for a long period of time while doing this type of work, is hard for most people. It can be emotional and mentally taxing, not only physically. Are you aware of this? *

Yes
No

Are there any specific concerns you would have about your own wellbeing while being out there? *

Do you suffer from any diagnosed 'mental illness' or addiction challenges? *

Yes
No
Not comfortable to write down

This will not adversely affect your application - it helps us cater and create a better home and working environment out in the dust.

Please expand upon your answer in the previous question if you feel comfortable doing so.

While we are the most warm and accepting group of people in the whole world, extreme circumstances in the desert, as well as the challenges of a large-scale experimental event, can really affect any symptoms so please be honest here, and make sure you're prepared with enough medication, support structures, etc.

Please specify if you have any other medical issues. *

It is important for us to know, so that we can draw up a suitable medical plan for you. The nearest hospitals are at least a 4 hour bumpy drive away from the AfrikaBurn site.

Have you been to AfrikaBurn or any other burn event before?

Yes
No

Please let us know more about the Burn events you have attended, and how many times you've done so.

Have you been to other festivals? If so, which ones?

Logistics

How long before the event are you available? *

The first 'main crew' shuttle is expected to leave on the 29 March 2025. From HQ.

How long after? *

Last of the main crew is expected to leave on the 25 May 2025.

Will you need to be transported to and from the site? *

Yes
No

DPW and You

Have you worked with DPW at AfrikaBurn before? *

Yes
No

If yes, which DPW department have you worked with, and which years?

Have you worked with DPW or a similar crew at another burn? *

Yes
No

Give us an idea of your role, what you enjoyed most, anything you struggled with? Please also give us a name or two as references

If yes, details please.

When you're not in the desert, what's your “real job” or previous work experience?

Are you skilled in any of the following departments? *

Please give us more details about your skills and experience as selected above. *

Do you have any other/different/unusual certificates, qualifications (or even training you’ve done)? Tell us about it! *

First aid? Yoga? Landscaping? Lifeguard training? Penguin handling? Disaster impact assessment?

Which DPW department would you ultimately want to work with? Regardless of your skills.

(What do you enjoy brah?)

Why is DPW the crew for you? *

The more information you can add here, the better!

IMPORTANT: You need to survive with limited (or no!) internet access for the time you are on site. Are you able to do this?

Yes
No

i.e. no Facebook, Instagram or YouTube videos. No Netflix, Pornhub or Tinder either.

Are you fine with us sharing the information you've provided in this form to fellow DPW crew members who join us out there? *

Yes
No

*note: if you have shared sensitive medical or mental health information, this will remain confidential and shared only with the necessary team members.

What do you think will be your biggest challenge about joining DPW? *

What do you look forward to the most about being a part of the incredible DPW family? *

If you know, you know.

Tell us a joke OR what movie character would you be OR your current favourite music artist? *

Serious answers only!