SANParks Internships (Eastern Cape) South Africa 2021 - 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
2 June 2021.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:
South African National Parks is one of the worlds top scientific research and conservation bodies. They lead and manage many of the country's parks, responsible for the preservation of flora and fauna landscapes that are vital to our heritage.
South African National Parks offer a number of activities such as swimming, sightseeing, canoeing, game viewing, 4x4 trails, golf, accommodation tariffs, hiking, mountain biking, bird-watching, self-drive safaris, guided walks, cultural and historical experiences, and so much more.
DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
Location: Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape
Pay/ Stipend: R5 000 per month
Contract period: 1 year
SANParks is inviting graduates (who have completed a National Diploma: NQF6) to apply for an Internship position at the Mountain Zebra National Park in the Eastern Cape. During the 1 year programme, interns will work at the National Park while earning a monthly stipend.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Must have completed Matric (NSC)
- Must have completed a National Diploma (NQF 6) in any of these fields: Finance, Supply Chain Management or Procurement Management
- Must have obtained your qualification from a recognised South African Public Higher Education Institution (HEI)
- Must be willing to work in the South African National Parks for the full duration of the internship
- Must NOT be currently/ previously employed
- Must NOT have participated in a placement/internship programme
- Must be willing to pay for your own accommodation and transportation (if applying from outside of the area)
- Must be available for necessary assessment and selection interviews (the time, date, and location will be determined by South African National Parks)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Interested candidates must submit the following relevant documents:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae
- A certified copy of your Matric certificate
- A certified copy of your Tertiary Qualification
- Copy of academic transcripts/ record
- A certified copy of your Identity Document
Applications must be sent via email to: andiswa.beki@sanparks.org
Please note:
1) South African National Parks employs its candidates in accordance with the company's Employment Equity Plan
2) South African National Parks is NOT obligated to fill the position or make an appointment
3) Failure to submit all required documents will result in your application being disqualified
4) All foreign documentation MUST be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
5) Candidates must make themselves available for an assessment and selection interview when required by SANParks
6) Appointments are subject to verification and a pre-screening process
7) Manual applications will result in disqualification
8) Shortlisted candidates will be contacted only
9) If you have not heard a response within 14 days of the closing date, consider you application unsuccessful.
10) SANParks is NOT required to offer interns full-time employment after the completion of the programme.
CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact the relevant SANParks directly:
Contact person: Ms Andiswa Beki
Tel: 048 801 5719