Exciting Internship Opportunity at South African National Parks (SANParks) – 2025
Are you a recent graduate eager to kick-start your career in conservation, business, IT, or tourism? South African National Parks (SANParks) is calling on unemployed graduates to apply for its 2025 Internship Programme and gain invaluable work experience in a dynamic environment.
Internship Details
- Position: Internship Programme
- Stipend: R6,030.00 per month
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)
- Closing Date: 21 March 2025
SANParks is the leading conservation authority in South Africa, managing 3,751,113 hectares of protected land across 20 national parks. This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to its mission while developing your professional skills.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this internship, applicants must: ✅ Be unemployed and aged between 18 – 35 years old
✅ Be a South African citizen
✅ Have completed a Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma (NQF 6/NQF 7) from a South African Public Higher Education Institution (HEI) in one of the specified fields
✅ Not have previously participated in an internship/placement programme
✅ Be willing to arrange their own accommodation and transportation if applying outside their area of residence
Available Internship Positions & Required Qualifications
SANParks is offering internship placements in various divisions. The available positions and required qualifications are as follows:
| Division/Department | Qualification Required | Number of Interns |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise / Business Development | Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma | 1 |
| Governance, Risk and Compliance | Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma | 2 |
| Animal Health Technology (Based in Kimberly) | Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma | 1 |
| IT / Computer Science / Network / Internal Audit and System Administration (IT Operations) | Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma | 2 |
| Open Source Web Development (IT Enterprise Applications Development) | Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma | 1 |
| Corporate Information Technology (IT Enterprise Applications Development) | Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma | 1 |
| Strategy and Business Performance (Public Admin or Business Management) | Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma | 2 |
| Community Development / SET or related fields | Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma | 2 |
| Tourism/Marketing | Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma | 4 |
Important Application Information
📌 Application Process:
Interested candidates must submit their applications with the following required documents: ✔ Updated CV
✔ Certified copy of Matric/Grade 12 certificate
✔ Certified copies of Academic Qualifications and Transcripts (Academic Record)
✔ Certified copy of South African ID
📧 Email Applications To: internships@sanparks.org
☎ For Enquiries, Contact: 012 426 5041
Additional Notes:
- Applications outside the candidate’s area of residence require self-arranged accommodation and transport.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for assessments and interviews.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- Manual applications will not be accepted.
- SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
This is your opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in your field while contributing to the preservation of South Africa’s national parks. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting career!