Local recruitment: Graduate Internship Programme Opportunities – Kruger National Park

South African National Parks

Skukuza, South Africa 🇿🇦

Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree/and Honours (NQF6/NQF7/8) at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed at SANParks for a period of twenty-four months with a monthly stipend of R6,355.69 – R9 088.37 depending on qualification NQF Level. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.

Location

Kruger National Park

Requirements

  • Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35.
  • Must be a South African Citizen.
  • Have completed a National Diploma/ Bachelor Degree and Honours Degree (NQF 6/ NQF 7/8 ) under the above mentioned discipline/ fields of study from a South African Higher Education Institution (HEI).
  • Must not have previously been employed nor participated in an internship/ placement programme
 Qualification / FieldUnitWork StationNumber of Positions
Diploma /Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in ConservationConservation- Environmental ManagementKruger National Park, Skukuza1 X Environmental Management
Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in ConservationConservation ManagementKruger National Park, Skukuza1 X Invasive Alien Species
BSc Honours in freshwater ecology/water resources/hydrology/biodiversity and conservation/environmental managementScientific ServicesKruger National Park, Skukuza1 X Scientific Services
Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree Law / Risk Management/AccountingGovernance, Risk and ComplianceKruger National Park, Skukuza1 X Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain ManagementFinance: SCMKruger National Park, Skukuza2 X Supply Chain Management
Diploma/ /Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ FinanceFinanceKruger National Park, Skukuza1 X Finance (Debtors & Creditors)
Bachelor’s degree in Social WorkHuman Capital ManagementKruger National Park, Phalaborwa2 X Employee Wellness
Bachelor’s degree in Social WorkHuman Capital ManagementKruger National Park, Skukuza1 X Employee Wellness
Diploma/Bachelor’s degree or Honours Degree in Media StudiesCommunicationsKruger National Park, Skukuza1 X Communications
Diploma/Bachelor’s degree/ OR Honours Degree in Graphic DesignCommunicationsKruger National Park, Skukuza1 X Communications

Please Note

  • Applications must be submitted via email to: jobapplications7@sanparks.org
  • Applicants must attach a recent copy of their CV, certified copies of: Matric/Grade 12 certificate, Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record) and ID.
  • All applications should clearly indicate the Work Station the applicant wishes to be placed at, the relevant Division and Field of study.
  • Candidates wishing to apply for the Internship outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend. SANParks reserves the right to offer Intern accommodation in the National Park as per availability.
  • Failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered.
  • Applicants will be expected to be available for assessment and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by SANParks.
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  • All appointments for internships are subject to verification and a pre-screening process.
  • SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • Manual applications will not be accepted.
  • Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.

All applications should be sent to:

Email: jobapplications7@sanparks.org

ENQUIRIES: Kindly contact Ms Zodwa Sibuyi at: 013 735 4047

Salary

Stipend: R6,355.69 – R9, 088.37 per month

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Closing Date

27 March 2026

3 days remaining

Apply by 27 March, 2026

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