(12 Months)Location: (Head Office)Closing Date: 06 March 2026 Stipend: R6 335.69 – R9 088.37 per month (based on NQF Level)

Applications are now open for the 2026 Internship Placement Programme hosted by (SANParks) in partnership with (SANBI). This 12-month internship opportunity is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who have completed a National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Honours Degree (NQF 6/7/8) at a recognised South African Public Higher Education Institution (HEI).

This programme offers graduates an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience within the environmental conservation and biodiversity sector. Please note that SANParks is under no obligation to offer permanent employment upon completion of the internship programme.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be an unemployed South African citizen aged 18–35
• Have completed a National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Honours Degree (NQF 6/7/8) in the relevant field from a South African Public HEI
• Not have previously participated in an internship or placement programme within the Public Service
• Be willing to undergo assessments, interviews, and verification processes

Candidates applying outside their area of residence must arrange their own accommodation and transport. Limited intern accommodation within the National Park may be provided, subject to availability.

Fields of Study & Available Positions

Learning and Development (5 Posts)

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s/Honours in Human Resources Development or Training Management

Learning and Development (1 Post)

• Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology

Performance Management (2 Posts)

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s/Honours in Human Resources Management

Occupational Health and Safety (2 Posts)

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s/Honours in Safety Management

Labour Relations (2 Posts)

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s/Honours in Human Resources Management or Labour Relations

HCM Admin – Payroll & Benefits (1 Post)

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s/Honours in Human Resources Management

Human Capital Management – Biodiversity Special Projects (2 Posts)

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s/Honours in Human Resources Management

SANBI Division (5 Posts)

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s/Honours in Human Resources Management

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Academic transcript (academic record)

Failure to submit all required documentation will result in disqualification. Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure evaluation by SAQA.

Employment Equity

SANParks is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI) and Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the official link below (manual applications will not be accepted):

👉 Apply here:
🔗 Click here to apply

For enquiries, contact Ms Bongiwe Ndaba at 012 426 5041.

If you do not receive feedback within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Take this opportunity to gain meaningful experience within South Africa’s leading conservation and biodiversity institutions.