SANParks Graduate Internship Opportunities 2026 South African National Parks (SANParks) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026. Internship Application Closing Date: 04 May 2026 Internship Location: Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa SANParks is offering a 24-month structured internship programme designed to provide practical workplace experience in key departments such as Human Resources, Tourism, and Finance. Overview of the SANParks Internship Programme The SANParks Graduate Internship Programme is one of the most respected public sector training opportunities in South Africa, especially for graduates seeking their first workplace experience. Programme Details: * Duration: 24 months * Stipend: R6,355.69 – R10,486.58 per month * Eligibility Age: 18 – 35 years * Qualification Level: NQF Level 6 or 7 Available Internship Fields Human Capital Management (X1 Post) Qualification Required: * Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management Key Exposure: * Recruitment administration * Employee records management * Labour relations support * Training and performance management Tourism Department (X1 Post) Qualification Required: * Diploma/Degree in Tourism or Hospitality Management Key Exposure: * Visitor services operations * Reservation systems * Eco-tourism programmes * Customer experience management Finance Department (X1 Post) Qualification Required: * Diploma or BCom in Finance Key Exposure: * Budgeting processes * Financial reporting * Procurement compliance * Asset management Administration (Accounting) (X1 Post) Qualification Required: * Diploma in Accounting Key Exposure: * Bookkeeping support * Financial transactions * Reconciliation processes * Compliance documentation Internship Stipend Successful candidates will receive: * R6,355.69 – R10,486.58 per month 👉 Stipend depends on qualification: * Diploma = lower range * Degree = higher range Minimum Requirements Applicants must: * Be South African citizens * Be unemployed * Be between 18 and 35 years old * Hold an NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification * Have studied at a recognised institution * Not have previous internship experience * Not have work experience in their field Required Documents Applicants must submit: * Updated CV * Certified copy of ID * Certified Matric certificate * Certified qualifications * Academic transcript ⚠️ Missing documents will result in disqualification. What You Will Gain This internship offers: * Real workplace experience in a national conservation organisation * Exposure to public sector systems * Mentorship and structured training * Improved employability in government and private sectors How to Apply Click here to apply for SANParks Graduate Internship Programme 2026: 📧 Email supporting documents to: Colisile.nkosi@sanparks.org Email Subject Format: INTERNSHIP: Department Name Example: INTERNSHIP: Finance Department Important Notes * Clearly indicate: + Department + Field of study + Preferred placement (Marakele National Park) * SANParks internships do not guarantee permanent employment, but significantly improve job prospects