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 and SANBI.
SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.
- Groenkloof National Park Internship Programme
Placement: (Groenkloof National Park) and SANBI Pretoria
Fixed Term: 12 months
Allowance: R6 335.69 – R9 088.37 depending on qualification NQF Level.
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 Posts |
| National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Human Resources Development/Training Management | Learning and Development | 5 |
| Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology | Learning and Development | 1 |
| National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Human Resources Management | Performance Management | 2 |
| National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Safety Management | Occupational Health and Safety | 2 |
| National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Human Resources Management/Labour Relations | Labour Relations | 2 |
| National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Human Resources Management | HCM Admin (Payroll, Benefits) | 1 |
| National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Human Resources Management | Human Capital Management – Bio Diversity Special Projects (BSP) | 2 |
| National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Human Resources Management | South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) | 5 |
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.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation.
Enquiries: Kindly contact Ms Bongiwe Ndaba at: 012 426 5041
NB: Applications not responded to within 14 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
Best Before: 06 March 2026
COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
- SANParks CATHSSETA Internship Programme (Cape Region)
Placement:
- 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 Posts |
| National Diploma/Bachelor’sDegree/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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation
Enquiries: Kindly contact Ms Thembelihle Madlala at: 012 741 2521
NB: Applications not responded to within 14 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
Best Before: 09 March 2026
COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
