The Sabi Sand Pfunanani Trust, together with Investec, is offering an opportunity for unemployed youth in South Africa to join the Yes 4 Youth Internship Programme for a full year.
Position: Yes 4 Youth Internship Programme
Stipend: R4 992.00 per month
Duration: 1 year contract
Closing Date: 02 April 2025
Sabi Sand Pfunanani Trust with Investec are partnering toward the successful implementation of a new Yes 4 Youth internship opportunity, to give young people the necessary skills and experience to kickstart their careers. A one-year internship opportunity is being offered to our local youth. A monthly stipend of R 4 992.00 will be applicable.
The minimum requirements to qualify for an internship is: ❖ Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 27. ❖ Applicants must be South African citizens. ❖ Applicants must be able to speak, write and understand English. ❖ Applicants must not have a criminal record and must be willing to undergo a polygraph test. ❖ Applicants must be unemployed and should not have been on a previous YES 4 Youth programme before. ❖ Applicants must be from the community adjacent to Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (SSNR). Dixi, Utah, Athol, Lephong, Dumphries C and B, Newington C, Metsi, Lilydale Mabarule, Justicia and Huntington. ❖ Applicants must be willing to work in a Big 5 Game Reserve. ❖ Applicants must be willing to report at Newington, Shaws or Gowrie gate every morning.
Excellerate (gate)Interns X2 and Excellerate admin intern x1 Requirements for the position: The below is applicable to gate and admin interns and the admin applicant must have data capturing and office administration qualification or studying towards the qualification.
Grade 12
Studying towards a tourism / hospitality qualification.
Excellent communication skills.
Computer skills.
Collaboration and teamwork abilities.
Takes initiative.
Ability to engage with guest.
Willing to do physical work (hard labour).
Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Must be healthy and strong.
Adhoc tasks.
Must be willing to work shifts and extended hours.
Environmental interns Othawa x 6 Report to Newington Gate Requirements for the position:
Grade 12.
Studying towards an Environmental, Conservation or Hospitality qualification.
Excellent writing and Communication Skills.
Valid driver’s license with 2 years driving experience will be an added advantage.
Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Must be healthy and strong.
Adhoc tasks.
Must be willing to do physical hard labour.
Environmental interns Londolozi x 12 Report to Newington Gate Requirements for the position:
Grade 12.
Studying towards an Environmental, Conservation or Hospitality qualification.
Excellent writing and Communication Skills.
Must be willing to work 21 days on 7 days off (Willing to work on Sat, Sun and Public Holidays).
Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Must be healthy and strong.
Adhoc tasks.
Must be healthy and strong.
Conservation interns Sabi Sand Nature Reserve x 8 Report to Gowrie and Shaws Gate Requirements for the position:
Grade 12.
Studying towards a Conservation or, Environmental qualification or completed such qualification.
Excellent writing and Communication Skills and report writing skills will be an added advantage.
Valid driver’s license with 2 years driving experience will be an added advantage.
Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Must be healthy and strong.
Adhoc tasks.
Operations Sabi Sand Nature Reserve TLB/Tractor driver interns x 4 Report to Gowrie and Shaws Gate Requirements for the position:
Grade 12.
Must have operating certificates for TLB and Tractor.
Must be willing to work in a team.
Valid driver’s license with 2 years driving experience will be an added advantage.
Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Must be healthy and strong.
Must be able to do physical hard labour.
An electrical or welding qualification will be an added advantage.
Adhoc tasks.
Operations Sabi Sand Nature Reserve Health and Safety Intern x1 Report Shaws Gate Requirements for the position:
Grade 12.
SAMTRAC or Health and Safety Qualification.
Must be willing to work in a team.
Valid driver’s license with 2 years driving experience will be an added advantage.
Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Must be healthy and strong.
Must be able to do physical hard labour.
Computer skills (Excel, Word and emails).
Adhoc tasks.
Operations Sabi Sand Nature Reserve Diesel Mechanic Intern x 1 Report to Shaws Gate. Requirements for the position:
Grade 12.
Diesel Mechanic qualification or studying towards a diesel Mechanic qualification.
Must be willing to work in a team.
Must have a valid driver’s license with 2 years driving experience.
Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Must be healthy and strong.
Must be able to do physical hard labour. .
Adhoc tasks.
Operations – Logistics Sabi Sand Nature Reserve Facilities attendant intern x1 Report to Shaws Gate. Requirements for the position:
Grade 12.
Hospitality/Chefs qualification.
Must be willing to work in a team.
Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Must be healthy and strong.
Must be able to do physical hard labour. .
Adhoc tasks.
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve Whiteriver office x1 Intern Report to Whiteriver office Requirements for the position:
Grade 12.
Financial qualification (Accounting) or studying towards such qualification.
Must be willing to work in a team.
Must be willing to answer calls and receive and Issue parcels.
Assisting in cleaning the offices.
Must be healthy and strong.
Must be able to do physical hard labour. .
Filing.
Adhoc tasks.
IT – Solar Technician Sabi Sand Nature Reserve x1intern Report to Shaws Gate and willing to work off site.
Must have any of the following completed studies and certificates
Grade 12
Electrical NQF level N4
Solar maintenance knowledge.
Must be Healthy and strong.
Must be able to do physical hard labour.
SSPT/ Community (School Safari Guide) x2 (Reporting to Shaw’s gate)
Applicants must have an interest in conserving wildlife.
Must have Grade 12
Applicants must be physically fit
Applicants must have basic field guide knowledge.
Applicants must have FAGASA level 1.
Applicants must have Fist Aid level 1.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence.
Applicants must have a valid PrDP.
Applicants must have excellent driving skills.
Applicants must have 2 years driving experience.
Must be willing to do physical hard labour.
Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying, please send your CV, cover letter clearly stating what the role is you are applying for (only one position), certified copy of matric certificate, ID, copy of certificates and all other related documents by no later than 02 April 2025 through the following channels (No applications will be accepted without these documents):[email protected]
If you have not heard from us by 14 April 2025, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
