Youth Internship: Are you a young, passionate individual eager to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact in your community?
The Timbavati Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 YES for Youth Internship Program!
This is an experiential learning opportunity for candidates to embark on a one-year working experience with the Foundation. If you are driven, hardworking, and ready to learn, this could be your chance to grow, develop new skills, and contribute to meaningful environmental and community projects.
Due Date: 15 April 2025
Placement: Limpopo, South Africa
The Timbavati Foundation, in partnership with YES 4 Youth and Wild Impact, is offering a one-year paid internship starting in May 2025!
This life-changing opportunity is open to youth passionate about education, tourism, community development, conservation, and media.
Internship Opportunities
Selected participants will be placed in one of the following exciting roles:
Content Creator
- Create videos, stories, and document educational activities for various projects.
ECHO Steward
- Support environmental education sessions, mentorship, and reporting.
ECD Steward
- Assist early childhood development centres and practitioners with childcare, learning, and life skills.
Travel & Tourism Steward
- Gain experience in hospitality including front of house, housekeeping, kitchen, food & beverage.
Small Business Assistant
- Support local enterprises with admin, communication, sales, and coordination.
General Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be Black South African citizens, aged 18–27 years by 1 May 2025
- Be female applicants (preferred but not exclusive)
- Have a matric certificate with good spoken and written English
- Be unemployed as of 1 May 2025
- Not have participated in the YES4Youth program before
- Be a resident within 50km of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger area
How to Apply:
DOWNLOAD YOUR APPLICATION FORM HERE
SCAN QR CODE TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
Due Date: 15 April 2025
Note: Late applications will not be considered. If you haven’t heard from the foundation 5 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Why You Should Apply
This program offers:
- Workplace exposure in a real-world environment
- Skills development tailored for future employment
- The chance to be part of a national youth empowerment movement
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this impactful journey with Timbavati Foundation and YES 4 Youth.
Apply before 15 April 2025 – and start your career in conservation, community, or tourism today!
