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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 
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INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME OPPORTUNITIES – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
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Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their National Diploma/Bachelor Degree/Honours/Masters (NQF6 – NQF9) 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 – R10 486.58 depending on qualification NQF Level.
Location Kruger National Park
 
Requirements
 
QUALIFICATION – DEPARTMENT - NUMBER ALLOCATED
Diploma / B Degree /Honours / Masters in Human Resources Management - Human Capital Management  - 1 X Phalaborwa Office
Diploma / B Degree /Honours / Masters in Human Resources Management/Labour Relations Management - Labour Relations - 1 X Corporate Skukuza
Diploma / B Degree /Honours / Masters in Hospitality or Tourism Management      Hospitality Service Management  - 1 X Tourism Skukuza
 
Please Note
To qualify for the Internship Placement Programme, you must –
  • Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35
  • Must be a South African Citizen
  • Have completed a National Diploma/ Bachelor Degree/Honours/Masters (NQF 6 – NQF 9) under the above mentioned discipline/ fields of study from a South African Public Higher Education Institution (HEI)
  • Must not have previously been employed nor participated in an Internship/ placement programme.
 
 
Salary R6 355.69 – R10 486.58 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:
Documents Required
  • 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 Field of Study which they wish to apply for.
  • 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 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 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.
 
ENQUIRIES: Kindly contact Ms Jabu Kuhlase at: 013 735 4115
 
Closing Date 13 June 2025











​HANDYMAN
A challenging vacancy currently exists for a Handyman: Handyman at Tankwa Karoo National Park.
Location Tankwa Karoo National Park
 
Requirements
  • Grade12 (Matric)/ NCV level 4 or equivalent.
  • Electrical, Aircon, Refrigerator, Plumbing or related Trade Certificate would be an added advantage
  • Valid driver’s license is essential and PDP will be an added advantage
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ practical experience in technical/ maintenance field
  • Communication skills both Written and Verbal (English)
  • Basic knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, electrical maintenance and equipment repairs
  • Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Basis general administration skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and under unfavourable conditions
  • Trade certificate will be an added advantage
  • Able to work on weekends & public holidays as required.
 
Responsibilities
  • Physically carrying out relevant maintenance semi-skilled task such as welding, Air conditioners and refrigerators, plumbing, electrical works, civil works in accordance with predetermined quality and productivity standards
  • Routine maintenance of tourism buildings, terrain, staff accommodation, ablution blocks, administration and other infrastructures services e.g. Electricity, Boreholes pumps sewer systems, buildings and equipment, as well as assisting with inspection of maintenance contractor’s work.
  • Daily recording of maintenance works performed and maintenance needs.
  • Transporting equipment, materials and staff and conducting vehicle inspections.
  • Storekeeping and inventory of tools and equipment
  • Assisting with the planning, scheduling and execution of technical tasks.
  • Ordering of stock and assisting with supply chain processes.
  • Basic housekeeping and other ad hoc task identified by supervisor
  • Assisting with general administrative tasks such as the recording of stock and inventory. Completion of time sheets, log sheets, leave forms and other month end statistics.
 
 
Please Note
TKNP is isolated with the closest settlement and shops 130 km from the Park. The area is sparsely populated and interested applicants must be prepared for living in isolation. It is therefore recommended that candidates ascertain themselves of the living and working conditions before applying for this job. The candidate needs to be a highly motivated individual with necessary practical skills and experience to take immediate responsibility. The successful candidate will report to the technical officer. The successful candidate will have to sign a lease to occupy the staff accommodation inside the Park.
 
Salary R160,207.31 – R213,350.87 per annum
Paterson Grade B2
 
 
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Documents Required
Only interested persons who meet the above-stated requirement should apply using the following link:
https://forms.office.com/r/8Hg0jDE7cL
 
Supporting documents such as a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID & driver’s license, tax reference number, and other relevant documents must be emailed to WCNP.vacancies@sanparks.org using reference number TK09 in the subject line. Applications that do not meet the requirements will not be considered.
 
For inquiries: Contact Anele Mbekeni on 021 741 7136.
 
Closing Date 13 June 2025