Advertisement: SANParks Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Employer: South African National Parks (SANParks)
Locations: Various (Including Garden Route National Park, Addo Elephant, Kruger, Table Mountain, and Groenkloof Head Office)
Monthly Stipend: * R6,355.69 (for Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma NQF 6 & 7)
R3,728.90 (for N6 Certificate holders)
Duration: 12 Months (Fixed-term)
Closing Date: 10 February 2026
Programme Overview
SANParks is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for internship opportunities. The programme is designed to provide practical workplace exposure within the leading conservation authority in South Africa.
Available Fields of Study
Conservation & Scientific: Environmental Sciences, Nature Conservation, Research Assistance.
Tourism & Hospitality: Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Field Guiding.
Corporate & Administrative: Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Information Science, Records Management, and Business Management.
Technical: Civil Engineering, Handyman services, and Maintenance.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
Education: * Degree/National Diploma (NQF 6 or 7) from a South African Public Higher Education Institution.
Or an N6 Certificate from a TVET College/HEI (specifically for technical/admin streams).
Age: Unemployed youth between 18 and 35 years.
Citizenship: South African citizens only.
Experience: Must not have previously participated in any internship or placement programme.
Residency: Preference is often given to candidates residing in communities adjacent to the National Parks (e.g., Eastern Cape for Garden Route/Addo).
Required Application Documents
Applications must be comprehensive and include:
Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Certified copy of ID.
Certified copy of Matric / Grade 12 certificate.
Certified copies of academic qualifications and full transcripts.
Proof of Residence.
How to Apply
SANParks uses a dual-application process for many 2026 vacancies:
Step 1: Complete the specific Online Application Form (Microsoft Forms link or QR code provided in the specific park's vacancy post).
Step 2: Email all supporting documents to the designated HR contact for that park (e.g., nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org for Garden Route or addovacancies@sanparks.org for Addo).
Safety Warning: SANParks will never ask for payment to process a job or internship application. All applications are submitted via official email addresses (@sanparks.org) or official online forms.
