South Africa National Parks (SANParks): Internship Programme

South Africa National Parks (SANParks) is excited to announce an opportunity for unemployed youth graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for their 24-month Internship Programme. This is a unique chance to develop your skills and gain practical experience in a supportive environment. Apply now and take the first step towards a brighter future!
Position: Internship Programme Opportunities – Kruger National Park
Salary: R6 355.69 – R10 486.58 per month
Location: Kruger National Park
Closing Date: 13 June 2025
Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their National Diploma/Bachelor Degree/Honours/Masters (NQF6 – NQF9) at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed at SANParks for a period of twenty-four months with a monthly stipend of R6 355.69 – R10 486.58 depending on qualification NQF Level.
Requirements
Qualification | Department | Number allocated |
Diploma / B Degree /Honours / Masters in Human Resources Management | Human Capital Management | 1 X Phalaborwa Office |
Diploma / B Degree /Honours / Masters in Human Resources Management/Labour Relations Management | Labour Relations | 1 X Corporate Skukuza |
Diploma / B Degree /Honours / Masters in Hospitality or Tourism Management | Hospitality Service Management | 1 X Tourism Skukuza |
Please Note
To qualify for the Internship Placement Programme, you must –
- Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Have completed a National Diploma/ Bachelor Degree/Honours/Masters (NQF 6 – NQF 9) under the above mentioned discipline/ fields of study from a South African Public Higher Education Institution (HEI)
- Must not have previously been employed nor participated in an Internship/ placement programme.
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Documents Required
- Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected]
- Applicants must attach a recent copy of their CV, certified copies of: Matric/Grade 12 certificate, Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record) and ID.
- All applications should clearly indicate the Field of Study which they wish to apply for.
- Candidates wishing to apply for the Internship outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a SANParks reserves the right to offer Intern accommodation in the National Park as per availability.
- Failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered.
- Applicants will be expected to be available for assessment and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by SANParks.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- All appointments for internships are subject to verification and pre-screening process.
- SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Manual applications will not be accepted.
- Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
ENQUIRIES: Kindly contact Ms Jabu Kuhlase at: 013 735 4115
Closing Date: 13 June 2025