South African National Parks (SANParks) invites unemployed graduates to apply for internship opportunities in various fields.
This programme aims to equip young professionals with hands-on work experience in conservation, engineering, environmental management, finance, and communications.
Available Internship Positions
1. Communication, Journalism, or Public Relations
- Location: Knysna Regional Office – Garden Route National Park
- Qualification Required: National Diploma or Degree in Communication, Journalism, or Public Relations
- Number of Positions: 1
How to Apply:
Email applications to [email protected] with the subject line indicating the field of study.
2. Building or Civil Engineering
- Location: Tsitsikamma National Park
- Qualification Required: National Diploma or Degree in Building or Civil Engineering
- Number of Positions: 1
How to Apply:
Email applications to [email protected] with the subject line indicating the field of study.
3. Financial Accounting / Internal Audit
- Location: Karoo National Park
- Qualification Required: N6, National Diploma, or Degree in Financial Accounting / Internal Audit
- Number of Positions: 1
How to Apply:
Email applications to [email protected] with the subject line indicating the field of study.
4. Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or Geography
- Location: Knysna Regional, Garden Route National Park
- Qualification Required: Bachelor of Science or Honours Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or Geography
- Number of Positions: 1
How to Apply:
Email applications to [email protected] with the subject line indicating the field of study.
5. Civil Engineering
- Location: Knysna Section, Garden Route National Park
- Qualification Required: National Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Number of Positions: 1
- Additional Requirement: Must reside within the Western Cape Province
How to Apply:
Email applications to [email protected] with the subject line indicating the field of study.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the SANParks Internship Programme, applicants must:
- Be unemployed graduates aged 18 – 35.
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed a Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma (NQF 6/ NQF 7/ NQF 8) from a South African Public Higher Education Institution.
- Have not previously been employed or participated in an internship/placement programme.
- Reside in the province where the internship is located (for Tsitsikamma and Knysna).
Required Documents for Application
Applicants must submit the following:
- A detailed CV
- Certified copies of:
- Matric/Grade 12 certificate
- Academic qualifications with transcripts
- South African ID
- Motivation letter specifying the park, department, and field of study
- Proof of residence for location-specific internships
Important Notes
- Accommodation: Candidates must arrange their own accommodation and transportation unless otherwise specified.
- Interviews: Shortlisted applicants must be available for interviews at a location determined by SANParks.
- Application Process: Applications must be emailed to the correct email address as listed above. Manual applications will not be accepted.
- Selection Process: All internships are subject to verification and pre-screening. If you do not receive feedback within 14 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Contact Information for Queries
Knysna Regional, Garden Route National Park (Environmental Science Internship): Viola Solomons – 044 302 5630
Garden Route National Park (Communications Internship): Phokela Lebea – 071 212 1330
Tsitsikamma National Park (Building/Civil Engineering Internship): Nomonde Bembe – 042 281 1557
Karoo National Park (Finance/Internal Audit Internship): Glenda Hlungwani – 023 440 0101