South African National Parks (SANParks) is excited to invite unemployed youth graduates aged 18 to 35 to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2025.
Internship Programme Opportunities (Garden Route National Park)
Salary: R6 030.70 – R10 035.00 Per month
Location: Garden Route National Park
Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their bachelor’s degree/National Diploma (NQF6/NQF7) at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed SANParks for a period of twenty-four months with a monthly stipend of R6 030.70-R10 035.00 depending on qualification NQF Level. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.
Requirements
- Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Have completed a Bachelor Degree/National Diploma (NQF 6/ NQF 7) 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
Responsibilities
| Qualification | Department | Number allocated |
| Diploma / B Degree in Communication, Journalism or Public Relations | Communications, Knysna Regional Office – Garden Route National Park | 1 X |
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
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected]
- Applicants must attach a recent copy of their CV, certified copies of: Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma certificate, ID
- All applications should clearly indicate the Park/Workstation the applicant wishes to be placed at, the relevant Division and Field of study.
- 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 stipend.
- 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 Mr Phokela Lebea at: 071 212 1330
Applications not responded to within 14 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 05 March 2025
Internship Programme Opportunities ( Tsitsikamma National Park )
Salary: R6 030.70 – R10 035.00 per month
Location: Garden Route National Park
Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their bachelor’s degree/National Diploma (NQF6/NQF7) at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed SANParks for a period of twelve months with a monthly stipend of R6 030.70 -R10 035.00 depending on qualification NQF Level. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.
Requirements
- Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Have completed a Bachelor Degree/National Diploma (NQF 6/ NQF 7) 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
- Must reside within the Eastern Cape Province
Responsibilities
| Qualification | Department | Number allocated |
| Diploma / B Degree in Building or Civil Engineering | Technical Services Department | 1 X Student |
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 nomonde.[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 Park/Workstation the applicant wishes to be placed at, the relevant Division and Field of study.
- 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 stipend. 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 Nomonde Bembe at: 042 281 1557
Applications not responded to within 14 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 05 March 2025
Internship Programme Opportunities – Karoo National Park
Salary: R6 030.70 – R10 035.00 per month
Location: Karoo National Park
Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their National Diploma (NQF6) or N6 Theory Qualification at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed SANParks for a period of twelve months from April 2025-31 March 2026 with a monthly stipend of R6 030.70 -R10 035.00 depending on qualification NQF Level. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.
Requirements
The following qualifications are required:
| Qualification | Department | Number allocated |
| N6/Diploma in Financial Accounting/Internal Audit | Finance | 1 X Student |
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
To qualify for the Internship Placement Programme, you must-
- Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Have completed an N6/National Diploma (NQF 6) 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, certificates, Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record) and ID.
- Accommodation will be provided for the successful candidate.
- 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.
- Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
ENQUIRIES: Kindly contact Ms Glenda Hlungwani at: 023 440 0101
Applications not responded to within 14 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 06 March 2025
Internship Programme Opportunities – Knysna Regional, Garden Route National Park
Salary: R6 030.70 – R10 035.00 per month
Location: Garden Route National Park
Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their Bachelor of Science/ Honours Degree (NQF7/ 8) 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 030.70 – R10 035.00 depending on qualification NQF Level. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.
Requirements
The following qualifications are required:
| Qualification | Department | Number allocated |
| Bachelor of Science/ Honours Degree in Environmental Science/ Environmental Management/ Geography | Planning & Development Department | 1 X Graduate |
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
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 Bachelor of Science/ Honours Degree (NQF7/ 8) 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: their Matric/Grade 12 certificate, Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record), driver’s license, and ID.
- The Applicant will be based in the Garden Route National Park.
- 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 stipend. 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 Viola Solomons at: 044 302 5630
Applications not responded to within 14 days of the closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 07 March 2025
Internship Programme Opportunities – Knysna Section, Garden Route National Park
Salary: R6 030.70 – R10 035.00 per month
Location: Garden Route National Park
Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their bachelor’s degree/National Diploma (NQF6/NQF7) at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed SANParks for a period of twelve months with a monthly stipend of R6 030.70 -R10 035.00 depending on qualification NQF Level. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.
Requirements
The following qualifications are required:
| Qualification | Department | Number allocated |
| Diploma or Civil Engineering | Technical Services Department | 1 X Student |
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
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 (NQF 6) 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
- Must reside within the Western Cape Province
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 Park/Workstation the applicant wishes to be placed at, the relevant Division and Field of study.
- 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 stipend. 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.
Closing Date: 07 March 2025
