South African National Parks invites unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2024 / 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 22 November 2024
Internship Location: Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town, South Africa
Invasive Animal Species Interns X 2
Requirements
- An MSc degree in Natural / Biological / Conservation / Ecological Sciences that focussed on investigating animal behaviour / interactions / space use / movements using camera traps and or Wildlife GPS collars.
- A minimum of one-year relevant experience in the relevant field of expertise, plus good working knowledge of research values
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), GIS software packages (ArcView) and R statistical computing.
- Experience in data science and information management
- Understanding of alien animal species management, impact and risk assessments in protected areas or the Cape Floristic Region biodiversity sector would be an advantage
- Good writing skills and the ability to prepare various reports and scientific publications
- Good social, and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team
- A valid Code 8 driver’s license (with at least 1 year of driving experience)
- Candidate must be physically fit and able to conduct field work in tough terrain
- Adaptability and willingness to work in diverse environments.
- May be expected to travel in remote areas, both nationally and internationally. Having a passport that is valid into 2026 is recommended
Ecology Interns ( 2 Vacancies )
Requirements
- An MSc degree in Natural Sciences
- A minimum of one-year relevant experience in the relevant field of expertise, plus good working knowledge of research values
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), and GIS software packages (ArcView)
- Experience in data science and information management
- Understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation in protected areas or the Cape Floristic Region biodiversity sector would be an advantage
- Good writing skills and the ability to prepare various reports
- Good social, and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team
- A valid Code 8 driver’s license (with at least 1 year of driving experience)
- Candidate must be physically fit and able to conduct field work in tough terrain
- Adaptability and willingness to work in diverse environments.
- May be expected to travel in remote areas, both nationally and internationally. Having a passport that is valid into 2026 is recommended.
Cultural Heritage Intern (1 vacancies)
Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social science.
- A minimum of one-year relevant experience in the relevant field of expertise, plus good working knowledge of research values
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Understanding of cultural heritage management in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation in protected areas or the Cape Floristic Region biodiversity sector would be an advantage.
- Good writing skills and the ability to prepare various reports.
- Good social, and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- A valid Code 8 driver’s license (with at least 1 year of driving experience)
- Candidate must be physically fit and able to conduct field work in tough terrain
- Adaptability and willingness to work in diverse environments.
- May be expected to travel in remote areas, both nationally and internationally. Having a passport that is valid into 2026 is recommended.
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Noxolo Taboyi
HCM
- Email: Noxolo.Taboyi@sanparks.org
