As part of its Internship Program 2025, South African National Parks (SANParks) is providing fascinating internship opportunities in a variety of sectors to unemployed graduates. These internships improve professional skills, expand employment opportunities, and offer worthwhile work experience.
South African National Parks Internship Programme Overview
- Application Closing Date:
- 05 March 2025 (for most positions)
- 07 March 2025 (for selected positions)
- Internship Locations: Various national parks across South Africa
Available Internship Opportunities & Requirements
SANParks is offering internship opportunities in different fields across multiple locations. Below are the available positions along with the necessary qualifications and requirements.
1. Internship – Communication, Journalism or Public Relations
- Location: Garden Route National Park
- Requirements:
- Degree or National Diploma in Communication, Journalism, or Public Relations
- Must be an unemployed graduate aged 18 – 35
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Must not have previously been employed or participated in an internship/placement programme
- How to Apply: Send applications to Phokela.lebea@sanparks.org (include field of study in the email subject)
- Closing Date: 05 March 2025
2. Internship – Building or Civil Engineering
- Location: Tsitsikamma National Park
- Requirements:
- Degree or National Diploma in Building or Civil Engineering
- Must be an unemployed graduate aged 18 – 35
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Must not have previously been employed or participated in an internship/placement programme
- How to Apply: Send applications to nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org (include field of study in the email subject)
- Closing Date: 05 March 2025
3. Internship – Financial Accounting / Internal Audit
- Location: Karoo National Park
- Requirements:
- N6/National Diploma/Degree in Financial Accounting or Internal Audit
- Must be an unemployed graduate aged 18 – 35
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Must not have previously been employed or participated in an internship/placement programme
- How to Apply: Send applications to Glenda.hlungwani@sanparks.org (include field of study in the email subject)
- Closing Date: 05 March 2025
4. Internship – Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Geography
- Location: Knysna Regional, Garden Route National Park
- Requirements:
- Degree or Honours Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or Geography
- Must be an unemployed graduate aged 18 – 35
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Must not have previously been employed or participated in an internship/placement programme
- How to Apply: Send applications to viola.solomons@sanparks.org (include field of study in the email subject)
- Closing Date: 07 March 2025
5. Internship – Civil Engineering
- Location: Knysna Regional, Garden Route National Park
- Requirements:
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Must be an unemployed graduate aged 18 – 35
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Must not have previously been employed or participated in an internship/placement programme
- Must reside within the Western Cape Province
- How to Apply: Send applications to wiley@sanparks.org (include field of study in the email subject)
- Closing Date: 07 March 2025
General Requirements for All Internships
- Candidates must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Graduates should be unemployed and not have participated in any previous internship programme.
- Applicants should ensure that their qualifications match the internship field before applying.
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How to Apply South African National Parks Internship Programme
Eligible candidates who meet the specified requirements should submit their CVs along with recently certified copies of all qualifications to the respective email addresses provided for each internship position.
Important Notes
- Ensure that the field of study is clearly stated in the subject line of the email.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Check also: NAES & EWSETA Internships Opportunities 2025
This internship programme provides graduates with hands-on experience in their respective fields, an opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation, and a stepping stone to building a successful career. SANParks plays a critical role in protecting South Africa’s biodiversity, and these internships allow young professionals to be part of this important mission.
