Internship Programme Opportunities (Knysna Section, 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.

Location

Garden Route National Park

Requirements

The following qualifications are required:

QualificationDepartmentNumber allocated
Bachelor of Science or Honours Degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Management/GeographyPlanning & Development Department1 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

Salary

R6 030.70 – R10 035.00


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