South African National Parks (SANParks) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Kruger National Park Internships / Graduate Internship Programme for 2026 / 2027.
Location: Skukuza, Mpumalanga & Phalaborwa, Limpopo – South Africa
Job Type: Graduate Internship
Salary: R6 355.69 – R9 088.37 monthly stipend
Closing Date: 27 March 2026
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.
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 / Field | Unit | Work Station | Number of Positions |
| Diploma /Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Conservation | Conservation- Environmental Management | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Environmental Management |
| Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in Conservation | Conservation Management | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Invasive Alien Species |
| BSc Honours in freshwater ecology/water resources/hydrology/biodiversity and conservation/environmental management | Scientific Services | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Scientific Services |
| Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree Law / Risk Management/Accounting | Governance, Risk and Compliance | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) |
| Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management | Finance: SCM | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 2 X Supply Chain Management |
| Diploma/ /Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance | Finance | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Finance (Debtors & Creditors) |
| Bachelor’s degree in Social Work | Human Capital Management | Kruger National Park, Phalaborwa | 2 X Employee Wellness |
| Bachelor’s degree in Social Work | Human Capital Management | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Employee Wellness |
| Diploma/Bachelor’s degree or Honours Degree in Media Studies | Communications | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Communications |
| Diploma/Bachelor’s degree/ OR Honours Degree in Graphic Design | Communications | Kruger National Park, Skukuza | 1 X Communications |
Please Note:
- Applications must be submitted via email below.
- 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.
How to Apply for South African National Parks (SANParks): Kruger National Park Internships 2026 / 2027
All applications including the following should be sent to this email: jobapplications7@sanparks.org
- CV
- Matric/Grade 12 certificate,
- Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record),
- and ID.
ENQUIRIES: Kindly contact Ms Zodwa Sibuyi at: 013 735 4047
Salary
Stipend: R6,355.69 – R9, 088.37 per month
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
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