SANParks Internship: Air Services (Kruger National Park) South Africa 2022

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SANParks Internship: Air Services (Kruger National Park) South Africa 2022

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

15 August 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Kruger National Park, Limpopo/ Mpumalanga
Duration: 1 year
Stipend: R5 000 per/month

The South African National Park is offering an internship opportunity within its Air Services division. This programme is open to candidates who have obtained their Fixed-wing Private Pilot license and want to further pursue their careers by enhancing their skills and knowledge. The selected candidate will be placed at SANParks for 1 year and will receive a monthly stipend during the programme.
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

  • Must be a South African Citizen
  • Must have completed a Fixed-wing Private Pilot License
  • Must have a 12-month validity on your Pilot License
  • Must have obtained your qualification at an Accredited Training Institution
  • Must be between 18 and 35 years old
  • Must be unemployed
  • Must be a graduate
  • Must not have previously participated in any other internship/ placement programme

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted by email to: nomawethu.dudumashe@sanparks.org
State the following in your email subject line: "Internship Application"
 

Attach the following documents to your application:

  • A copy of your Identity Document
  • An updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Copies of your Matric Certificate
  • A copy of your Grade 12 Certificate
  • Copies of your recent academic qualifications
  • Copies of your academic transcripts (academic record)

 

Please note:

  • SANParks is NOT obligated to employ the candidate once they have completed the internship opportunity.
  • Candidates who apply outside of their area of residence are responsible for their accommodation and transportation.
  • Candidates are expected to be available for selection and assessment interviews at any time, date, or place determined by SANParks.
  • Candidates have the responsibility to ensure that their foreign qualifications are evaluated by the SAQA.
  • Manual applications will NOT be accepted.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • If you have not heard a response within 14 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

South Africa National Parks (SANParks) is a leading conservation authority and is responsible for more than 4 million hectares of protected land in 20 national parks, operating under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Affairs. SANParks manages a system of 19 operating parks in 7/9 provinces with 67% of the protected areas under state management. And, over the last two decades, 7 new national parks were established with the majority being in the under-conserved biomes such as the Succulent Karoo and Fynbos.

SANParks further aids the country in its influx of tourism being a designation for nature-based tourism conducted in a manner that is not harmful to the environment. SANParks is mainly self-funding and generates 80% of its operating budget from its ecotourism business.
 

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact South African National Park directly:
Contact person: Ms. Nomawethu Dudumashe
Telephone number: 012 426 5041