Website South African National Parks (SANParks)
South African National Parks (SANParks) is the organization responsible for managing South Africa's 19 national parks.
About South African National Parks (SANParks)
South African National Parks (SANParks) is the organization responsible for managing South Africa’s 19 national parks. Established in 1926, its primary mandate is to oversee the conservation of the country’s biodiversity, landscapes, and heritage. The organization promotes nature-based tourism to both local and international visitors. The income from these commercial operations helps fund conservation efforts.
Internship Descriptions
Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their National Diploma, Bachelor’ Degree and Honours Degree (NQF6/7/8) at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed at SANParks for a period of 12 months with a monthly stipend of R6 335.69 – R9 088.37 depending on qualification NQF Level. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.
Location
Agulhas National Park, Table Mountain National Park, Tankwa Karoo National Park
Requirements
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 and Honours Degree (NQF6/7/8) 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 in the Public Service or Public.
The following qualifications are required:
| Field of Study | Division/Department | No of Positions |
|---|---|---|
| National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Human Resources Management |
Human Capital Management | 3 |
Please Note
- 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.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
