Sustainability Intern (12-Month Contract)
- Location
- Western Cape
- Contract
- Fixed-term contract
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is a 12-month contract role for a Sustainability Intern, presented by O'Brien Recruitment. The opportunity is described as a chance to gain meaningful, practical experience in sustainability, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to initiatives that support the environment, communities, and the future of responsible hospitality. **What you will do** * Capturing, monitoring and reporting environmental data. * Preparing water reports for review and submission. * Supporting Fair Trade Tourism recertification activities. * Coordinating hazardous waste and recycling collections. * Maintaining sustainability and garden records and calendars. * Supporting Green Teams, training and community initiatives. * Assisting with environmental communication and awareness activities. * Supporting the broader "Living Green" sustainability strategy. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Completed Diploma or Degree (NQF 6–7) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Conservation or a related field. * Qualification obtained from an accredited South African educational institution. * No previous work experience required. * South African citizen. * Satisfactory criminal record, subject to the assessment of the nature, severity, relevance and recency of any offence. * Intermediate MS 365 skills, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. * Comfortable working with data and basic data analysis. * Strong report writing and presentation skills. * Basic knowledge of South African environmental legislation, including the National Environmental Management Act and Waste Act. * Understanding of sustainability concepts, including carbon footprint and waste separation. * Strong written and verbal English communication skills. * Organised, detail-oriented and eager to learn. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is someone seeking to gain meaningful, practical experience in sustainability, interested in working alongside experienced professionals, and contributing to initiatives that support the environment, communities, and responsible hospitality. They should be organised, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/professions/agriculture-fisheries-aquaculturist/western-cape/sustainability-intern-12-month-contract-id-7595148 Source: jobmail
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