ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:
South African National Parks is one of the worlds top scientific research and conservation bodies. They lead and manage many of the country’s parks, responsible for the preservation of flora and fauna landscapes that are vital to our heritage.
South African National Parks offer a number of activities such as swimming, sightseeing, canoeing, game viewing, 4×4 trails, golf, accommodation tariffs, hiking, mountain biking, bird-watching, self-drive safaris, guided walks, cultural and historical experiences, and so much more.
DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
Locations & Departments:
1) Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape: Finance Department
2) Garden Route National Park, Wilderness, Western Cape: Social Economic Transformation Department
3) Garden Route National Park Tsitsikamma section, Western Cape: Tourism Department
4) Garden Route National Park Knysna section, Western Cape: Social Economic Transformation Department
5) Camdeboo National Park, Karoo, Eastern Cape: Finance Department
5) Karoo National Park, Western Cape: Tourism Department
Number of positions available:Â 1 position in each department
Pay/ Stipend:Â R5 000 per month
Contract period:Â 1 year
South African National Parks is offering internship opportunities in their various departments, to graduates who have completed a Diploma or Bachelors Degree (NQF6/NQF7) qualification. During the 1 year programme, the candidate will be placed in South African National Parks and will receive a monthly stipend.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Must have completed Matric (NSC)
- Must have completed one of the following qualifications:
- 1) Mountain Zebra National Park: Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Finance or Procurement Management
- 2) Garden Route National Park: Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or Natural Sciences
- 3) Garden Route National Park Tsitsikamma section: Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Tourism Management
- 4) Garden Route National Park Knysna section: Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or Natural Sciences
- 5) Camdeboo National Park, Karoo, Eastern Cape: Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Finance or Procurement Management
- 6) Karoo National Park, Western Cape: Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Tourism Management
- Must be 18 to 35 years old
- Must have obtained your qualification from a recognised South African Public Higher Education Institution (HEI)
- Must be willing to work in the South African National Parks for the full duration of the internship
- Must NOT be currently/ previously employed
- Must NOT have participated in a placement/internship programme
- Must be willing to pay for your own accommodation and transportation (if applying from outside of the area)
- Must be available for necessary assessment and selection interviews (the time, date, and location will be determined by South African National Parks)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Interested candidates must submit the following relevant documents:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of your Matric certificate
- Certified copies of your Tertiary Qualifications
- Copies of academic transcripts/ record
- A copy of your Identity Document
Email your application to the relevant Park:
1) Mountain Zebra National Park:Â andiswa.beki@sanparks.org
2) Garden Route National Park:Â nadia.brooks@sanparks.org
3) Garden Route National Park Tsitsikamma section:Â valencia.cunningham@sanparks.org
4) Garden Route National Park Knysna section:Â cheryl.wiley@sanparks.org
5) Camdeboo National Park, Karoo, Eastern Cape:Â camdeboovacancies@sanparks.org
6) Karoo National Park, Western Cape:Â arlene.du.toit@sanparks.org
*Please ensure that you indicate (clearly) which Park/ Work Station you wish to be placed at, the relevant Division and Field of study.
Please note:
1) South African National Parks employs its candidates in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan
2) South African National Parks is NOT obligated to fill the position or make an appointment
3) Failure to submit all required documents will result in your application being disqualified
4) All foreign documentation MUST be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
5) All interviews are subject to verification and a pre-screening process
6) Manual applications will result in disqualification
7) Shortlisted candidates will be contacted only
8) If you have not heard a response within 14 days of the closing date, consider you application unsuccessful.
CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact the relevant SANParks directly:
1) Mountain Zebra National Park:
Contact Person: Andiswa Beki
Telephone number: 048 801 5719
Email address: andiswa.beki@sanparks.org
2) Garden Route National Park:
Contact Person: Nadia Brooks
Telephone number: 044 877 0046
Email address: nadia.brooks@sanparks.org
3) Garden Route National Park Tsitsikamma section:
Contact Person: Valencia Cunningham
Telephone number: 042 281 1557
Email address: valencia.cunningham@sanparks.org
4) Garden Route National Park Knysna section:
Contact Person: Cheryl Wiley
Telephone number: 044 302 5628
Email address: cheryl.wiley@sanparks.org
5) Camdeboo National Park, Karoo, Eastern Cape:
Contact Person: Vuyo Mbulawa
Telephone number: 049 892 3453
Email address: camdeboovacancies@sanparks.org
6) Karoo National Park, Western Cape:
Contact Person: Arlene du Toit
Telephone number: 023 415 2828
Email address: arlene.du.toit@sanparks.org
