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Mega Living Landscape Internship (12 Months Fixed-term contract)
SANParks is offering an exciting internship opportunity for a Mega Living Landscapes Intern in the Park Planning and Development Unit. Mega Living Landscapes are a reimagining of how to manage and conserve biodiversity on a much greater scale and in a more inclusive manner. They acknowledge the interconnectedness between biodiversity protection, climate resilience and the well-being of people.
The Mega Living Landscapes (MLL) Intern will assist with project planning and implementation within the Cape and Garden Route Regions which offers exposure to biodiversity stewardship and cross sectoral extension, landowner and stakeholder engagement and protected area expansion (contract national parks). Support will be needed for projects which aim to unlock key aspects in the process of expanding existing protected areas through focused, technical assistance and facilitating broader landscape scale conservation activities through awareness and capacity building, The position will be stationed in Cape Town.
Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Nature Conservation, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
- Code 08 driver’s license is an essential requirement of the position.
- Computer Literate in MS office packages.
- Working knowledge of GIS.
- Exposure in assisting in a conservation project.
- 1-2 years working experience in the Cape Floristic Region.
- Sound report writing and presentation skills.
- High levels of personal responsibility and accountability.
- Willingness to travel is essential.
- Understanding of protected area expansion mechanisms would be an advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of Landscape Scale Conservation practices and processes.
- Good interpersonal people skills.
- Project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing biodiversity stewardship and cross sectoral activities in priority landscapes.
- Assist with operational planning and implementation of various SANParks Mega Living Landscapes projects.
- Assist with mapping using appropriate GIS tools.
- Assist with the coordination of technical assistance interventions for stewardship sites.
- Assist with stewardship capacity building and awareness interventions.
- Assist with project management and administration (monitoring and submission of progress reports).
Please Note
Completing the online application form is mandatory. CV-only submissions will not be considered.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Salary
R8 750.00 Per Month (Stipend)
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
Candidates who meet the above requirements should apply via the link and forward their applications and detailed CVs, qualifications and ID copy by email to Celine.hendricks@sanparks.org
Completing the online application form is mandatory. CV-only submissions will not be considered.
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing Date
26 March 2026
Graduate Internship Programme Opportunities – Kruger National Park
Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree/and Honours (NQF6/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 R6,355.69 – R9 088.37 depending on qualification NQF Level. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.
Location
Requirements
- Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35.
- Must be a South African Citizen.
- Have completed a National Diploma/ Bachelor Degree and Honours Degree (NQF 6/ NQF 7/8 ) under the above mentioned discipline/ fields of study from a South African Higher Education Institution (HEI).
- Must not have previously been employed nor participated in an internship/ placement programme
| Qualification / Field | Unit | Work Station | Number of Positions |
| Diploma /Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Conservation | Conservation- Environmental Management | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Environmental Management |
| Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Conservation | Conservation Management | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Invasive Alien Species |
| BSc Honours in freshwater ecology/water resources/hydrology/biodiversity and conservation/environmental management | Scientific Services | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Scientific Services |
| Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree Law / Risk Management/Accounting | Governance, Risk and Compliance | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) |
| Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management | Finance: SCM | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 2 X Supply Chain Management |
| Diploma/ /Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance | Finance | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Finance (Debtors & Creditors) |
| Bachelor’s degree in Social Work | Human Capital Management | Kruger National Park, Phalaborwa | 2 X Employee Wellness |
| Bachelor’s degree in Social Work | Human Capital Management | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Employee Wellness |
| Diploma/Bachelor’s degree or Honours Degree in Media Studies | Communications | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Communications |
| Diploma/Bachelor’s degree/ OR Honours Degree in Graphic Design | Communications | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Communications |
Please Note
- Applications must be submitted via email to: jobapplications7@sanparks.org
- 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 Work Station 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 a 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.
All applications should be sent to:
Email: jobapplications7@sanparks.org
ENQUIRIES: Kindly contact Ms Zodwa Sibuyi at: 013 735 4047
Salary
Stipend: R6,355.69 – R9, 088.37 per month
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Closing Date
27 March 2026
Internship Programme Opportunity
Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their National Diploma (NQF 6) at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed SANParks for a period of 12 months with a monthly stipend of R6,355.69. SANParks has no obligation to employ the Intern upon the completion of the programme.
Location
Requirements
| Qualification | Department | Number Allocated |
|---|---|---|
| National Diploma in Civil Engineering or National Diploma in Building | Technical Services Department | 1 x Graduate |
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 field of study from a South African Public Higher Education Institution (HEI).
- Must not have previously been employed nor participated in an internship/ placement programme.
Please Note
- Applications must be submitted via email to nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org
- 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.
- 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. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
Salary
R6,355.69 Per Month
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
Use the following reference number on your application: TNP12
Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link or QR code:
and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the following email address: nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org
Enquiries: Kindly contact Ms Nomonde Bembe at: 042-281-1557
Applications not responded to within 14 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful. No late applications will be accepted after the closing date.
Closing Date
08 April 2026
We wish you all the best with your applications
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