The South African National Parks (SANParks) Internship Programme 2026 offers unemployed graduates hands-on conservation experience in one of South Africa’s leading environmental institutions.
Closing Date: 10 February 2026
Location: Garden Route National Park, Eastern Cape
Stipend: R6 355.69 per month
Duration: 12 months
SANParks does not guarantee permanent employment after completion.
About SANParks
- Manages 20 national parks across 3.7 million hectares
- Mandated by the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (Act 57 of 2003)
- Focuses on conservation, environmental protection, and tourism
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed graduates aged 18–35
- Be South African citizens
- Have completed a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6–7)
- Graduate from a South African Public HEI
- Not have participated in any previous internship
- Reside in the Eastern Cape Province
Preference given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI/HDSA)
How to Apply – Step by Step
Step 1: Complete the online application
Apply Here
Step 2: Email supporting documents to
nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org
Documents Required:
- CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified Matric / Grade 12 certificate
- Certified academic qualifications
- Academic transcripts
- Reference Number: TNP09
⚠️ Manual applications or late submissions will not be accepted
Important Notes
- Applicants outside the Eastern Cape must arrange own accommodation & transport
- Shortlisted candidates will attend assessments & interviews
- Foreign qualifications must be SAQA evaluated
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 14 days of closing
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Why Choose a SANParks Internship?
- Hands-on experience in environmental conservation
- Exposure to national park operations
- Strong foundation for careers in conservation, tourism, and environmental management
- Professional growth within a nationally recognised institution
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