South African National Parks Internship Opportunities

Internship Programme Opportunities at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Job Description

Location: Garden Route National Park, Western Cape

South African National Parks (SANParks) invites applications from graduates who have completed their Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/NQF 7) at a South African Public Higher Education Institution (HEI). Successful candidates will be placed at SANParks for a period of one year with a monthly stipend of R6,355.69.

Please note, SANParks is under no obligation to offer permanent employment upon completion of the internship programme.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Unemployed graduate aged between 18 and 35 years
  • South African citizen
  • Completed a Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/NQF 7) from a South African Public HEI
  • No prior employment or participation in any internship/placement programme
  • Resident within the Eastern Cape Province

Additional Important Information

  • Applications must be submitted via email to nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org
  • Attach a recent CV and certified copies of your Matric/Grade 12 certificate, academic qualifications with transcripts, and ID
  • Applicants applying outside their area of residence must arrange their own accommodation and transport
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered
  • Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for assessment and selection interviews
  • Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
  • Internship appointments are subject to verification and pre-screening
  • SANParks reserves the right not to make any appointment
  • Manual applications will not be accepted
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 10 February 2026

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