SANParks: Internship Programme 2026

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South African National Parks Internship Programme Opportunities 2026 (Groenkloof National Park).

South African National Parks invites applications from unemployed graduates for the Internship Programme based at Groenkloof National Park. The programme provides workplace exposure for a period of 24 months with a monthly stipend of R6 335.69.

SANParks manages over 3 751 113 hectares of protected land across 20 national parks under the mandate of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (Act 57 of 2003). The internship programme supports skills development aligned with conservation, administration, communications, tourism, ICT, finance, and socio-economic transformation functions.

SANParks is not obligated to offer permanent employment after completion of the internship programme.

Position: Internship Programme (Various Fields)
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: R6 335.69 per month
Location: Groenkloof National Park
Closing Date: 15 April 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be unemployed graduates aged 18–35
  • Be South African citizens
  • Hold a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) from a South African Higher Education Institution
  • Not have previously participated in an internship or placement programme
  • Not have prior formal employment experience
Fields of Study Required

Internship opportunities are available for graduates with National Diplomas in the following disciplines:

Tourism and Marketing
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Econometrics
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Tourism Management
  • Business Administration
  • Marketing
  • Communications
Wild Card / CRM and Loyalty
  • Business Management
  • Economics
  • Supply Chain Management or related qualifications
Socio Economic Transformation
  • Administration
  • Environmental Education and Awareness
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Anthropology
  • Sociology
  • Community Development
  • Environmental Management
  • Public Administration
  • Development Studies
  • Heritage Studies
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
  • Information Science
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Web Development or related fields
Communications
  • Graphic Design
  • Visual Communication
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Events Management
  • Hospitality
  • Communications-related qualifications
Finance
  • Accounting
  • Finance
Legal Services
  • LLB qualification
Key Programme Conditions

Applicants applying outside their area of residence must arrange their own accommodation and transport for the duration of the internship.

Appointments remain subject to verification processes and pre-screening checks. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to consideration.

Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI) / Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) in line with employment equity principles.

Manual applications will not be accepted.

Application Process
  • Applications must be submitted through the official internship application link:
  • SANParks Internship Programme (Groenkloof National Park Pretoria) – Fill in application form
  • Applicants must also submit supporting documents via email to: [email protected]

Required documents include:

  • Recent Curriculum Vitae
  • Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
  • Certified copies of qualifications
  • Academic transcripts
  • Certified copy of South African ID

Failure to submit required documentation will result in disqualification.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for assessments and interviews at dates and venues determined by SANParks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.

Applications not responded to within 14 days after the closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful.