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Internship Programme Opportunities
South African National Parks (SANParks) is the leading conservation authority in all national parks, responsible for 3 751 113 hectares of protected land in 20 national parks. It draws its mandate from the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, Act 57 of 2003.
Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their National Diploma (NQF6/NQF7) at a Public Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed in SANParks for a period of one (1) year with a monthly stipend of R6030.70. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.
The following qualifications are required:
| Field of Study | Division/Department | Number Allocated |
| Human Resources Management | Chief Operating Officer | 1 |
| Business Administration, Office Management and/or a related field | Parks | 1 |
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’s 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
Location
GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)
Please Note
- Applications must be submitted via email to Thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
- Applicants must attach a recent copy of their CV, certified copies of their Matric/Grade 12 certificate, Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record) and ID.
- 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.
Salary: R6030.70
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Mr Thami Mohlabi
- Email: Thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
- Telephone: 012 426 5048
Documents Required
- A recent copy of their CV
- Certified copies of Matric/Grade 12 certificate
- Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record)
- ID
Closing Date
02 February 2024
Activities Coordinator
A challenging vacancy currently exists for an Activity Coordinator at Addo Elephant National Park. The successful candidate will have to be a highly motivated individual with the necessary skills and expertise to take immediate control of all relevant activities within the park and will report to the Tourism Manager.
Location
Requirements
- B. Tech Nature Conservation/Tourism/Ecotourism
- 4 years doing tourism based activities and business management, while guiding for at least 3 years in a dangerous game area.
- DEAT Registration (Nature Site Guide)
- Valid EC (Code 10) Driver’s License
- PDP (Valid Public Drivers Permit).
- THETA Nature Site Guide (Dangerous Game Area) TGD/NSGDGm/4/0037 NQF Level 4 certificate (must include View Potentially Dangerous Game Unit Standard)
- Sound knowledge of fauna & flora.
- Bilingual (English & Afrikaans).
- Valid First Aid certificate level 1.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation. (NEMPAA; National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, Tourism Second Amendment Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act and Fire Arms Control Act)
- Interpersonal, computer literacy and administration skills
- Assessor, Training Accreditation and experience in Hospitality Management will be an added advantage
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to conduct a short game drive within Addo Elephant National Park as part of their practical test
- The successful candidate will have to write and pass the recognised Addo exam before operating within the park.
Responsibilities
- To develop and implement a guided activities strategy and business plan
- To ensure the training and development of Field Guides
- To ensure compliance of the guided activities and the standards thereof.
- To provide logistical support and coordination
- To perform Duty Manager shifts and duties
- To develop and implement guiding procedures
- To develop and implement new guiding procedures and activities
- To ensure Park activities are managed in a financially viable manner
- To ensure adherence to customer service standards according to organizational requirements
- To lead and develop the Human Capitol of the unit
- To ensure sound financial management
Please Note
- Due to multiple vacancies put the following reference number on your application: Activity Coordinator Addo Elephant National Park.
- The appointment will be in accordance with EE targets plan.
- If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Salary
R301256.03 – R464208.70
Paterson Grade
C4
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Ilze Jonker
Human Resource Department
- Email: addovacancies@sanparks.org
- Postal Address: PO Box 52, Addo, 6105
Documents Required
Applications must be accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, copies of ID, Driver’s License, PDP and relevant qualifications to be submitted.
https://forms.office.com/r/dc1tjhsg2g
The application will only be completed when you have applied through the link and have submitted your all relevant documents to the following email address: addovacancies@sanparks.org
Closing Date
24 January 2024
All the best with your applications
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