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SANParks Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for its Internship Vacancies. The closing date for applications is 12 August 2026.
About the SANParks Internship Programme
The South African National Parks (SANParks) is looking for fresh graduates who have just finished a National Diploma (NQF 6) at a South African university or college. The internship lasts for 24 months and pays a monthly stipend of R6 335.69. This is a learning opportunity, not a guaranteed job after the programme ends.
Where You’ll Be Working
The internship is based at the SANParks Head Office in Groenkloof National Park, near Pretoria.
Who Can Apply
| Field of Study | Relevant Division/Department |
|---|---|
| Law, Corporate Governance, Public Administration, Business Administration (Bachelor’s or National Diploma) | Chief Executive Officer’s Office |
- Unemployed South African graduate, aged 18‑35.
- Holder of a National Diploma (NQF 6) in one of the listed subjects.
- Never been employed full‑time nor taken part in another internship or placement programme.
How to Apply
- Open the online application form: https://forms.office.com/r/j0EbJ47mcN.
- Complete all fields in the form or scan the QR code shown on the page.
- Prepare a recent CV and certified copies of:
- Matric (Grade 12) certificate
- National Diploma certificate and transcript
- South African ID
- E‑mail the documents to recruitments1@sanparks.org. Put “INTERNSHIP – INTERN BS‑01” in the subject line.
- If you live far from Groenkloof, you must arrange your own housing and transport, as the stipend is the only financial support.
Important Things to Remember
- All required documents must be attached – missing paperwork means your application will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- Interviews will be scheduled by SANParks at a date, time, and place they choose.
- Foreign qualifications must be assessed by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before you can be hired.
- Every application will go through a verification and pre‑screening process.
- SANParks reserves the right to decide not to fill the position.
- Paper‑based applications are not accepted.
Equality and Preference
SANParks follows employment‑equity policies. Candidates who are registered under the PDI/HDSA categories will receive preference.
Stipend Details
The internship offers a monthly payment of R6 335.69. This amount is intended to cover basic living costs while you learn on the job.
Contact and Enquiries
If you have questions, call Ms Nomawethu Dudumashe at 012 426 5041 or send a brief e‑mail to the address above.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by 12 August 2026. Any application received after this date, or that does not receive a response within 14 days, will be considered unsuccessful.