South African National Parks: Cultural Heritage Intern

The South African National Parks (SANParks) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for Internship Programme 2024.

Position: Cultural Heritage Intern

Location: Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town

Closing Date: 22 November 2024

South African National Parks is looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to join our Internship Programme funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) or French Development Agency.

This internship programme initiative is designed to provide aspiring professionals with hands-on experience, mentorship, and experience in various facets of conservation, heritage, tourism, and environmental management within the context of South African national parks, improving their employability and project management experience. The position will be based at the SANParks Tokai Offices in Cape Town.

The successful candidate will support AFD work in Table Mountain National Park, enhancing science management cooperation and supporting implementation capacity within the larger AFD programme.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social science.
  • A minimum of one-year relevant experience in the relevant field of expertise, plus good working knowledge of research values
  • Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
  • Understanding of cultural heritage management in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation in protected areas or the Cape Floristic Region biodiversity sector would be an advantage.
  • Good writing skills and the ability to prepare various reports.
  • Good social, and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A valid Code 8 driver’s license (with at least 1 year of driving experience)
  • Candidate must be physically fit and able to conduct field work in tough terrain
  • Adaptability and willingness to work in diverse environments.
  • May be expected to travel in remote areas, both nationally and internationally. Having a passport that is valid into 2026 is recommended.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to ongoing research projects aimed at understanding cultural heritage management in the context of National Parks
  • Collecting, capturing, and storing field data relating to research and monitoring projects
  • Data management
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Independent and collaborative work
  • Presenting research findings
  • Representing SANParks at science management engagements
  • Science reporting
  • Assistance in the implementation of cultural heritage strategies.

Please Note

Please note that this position does not include accommodation, and the successful applicant will be responsible for their own accommodation and transport to and from work.

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Noxolo Taboyi

Documents Required

A skills test may be included in the interview.

The remuneration package includes a basic internship salary.

Interested persons who meet the above requirements should complete this form Apply Here. Please email your cover letter and curriculum vitae to [email protected].

Closing Date: 22 November 2024

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