SANBI Groen Sebenza is inviting all suitable applicants to apply for the ongoing Graduate / Internship Programme 2021 / 2023.
Groen Sebenza is aimed at developing priority skills in the biodiversity sector to create sustainable job opportunities for unemployed graduates for a period of 2-3 years. Groen Sebenza brings young South Africans from previously disadvantaged backgrounds together with experienced biodiversity professionals to learn, grow and eventually gain the competence and confidence to embark on rewarding and meaningful biodiversity careers.
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites applications from suitably qualified graduates to apply for internships in the below mentioned fields.
Minimum Requirements:
- Candidates must be enthusiastic and have a keen interest in biodiversity conservation.
- The opportunity is aimed at unemployed and underemployed youth (18- 35).
- People with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.
NB. Underemployed refers to youth employed in any sector than the one they studied for.
The following Internship opportunities are open for applications:
Eastern Cape Interns
Department: Department of Economic Development Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Location: Bisho
Requirements: BSC / BTECh in Natural Science field. Remote Sensing qualification
Free State Interns
Department: Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Location: Bloemfontein
Bachelor’s Degree or an Equivalent Qualification in:
- Natural Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Management
Gauteng Interns
Department: Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Location: Johannesburg
Bachelor’s Degree or an Equivalent Qualification in:
- Natural Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Management
KwaZulu-Natal Interns
Department: Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Location: Pietermaritzburg/Durban
Relevant 3 or 4 year Degree / B.Tech in:
- Environmental Management,
- Natural Sciences
- Meteorology / Climatology
- or equivalent qualification
Limpopo Interns
Department: Department of Economic Develoment, Environment and Tourism
Location: Polokwane
Bachelor’s Degree or an Equivalent Qualification in:
- Natural Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Management
- Climate Science
- Developmental Studies
- or related areas
Mpumalanga Interns
Department: Deparment of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs
Location: Nelspruit, Mbombela
Bachelor in: Environmental Science or Natural Science
Northern Cape Interns
Department: Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform
Location: Kimberley
Bachelor’s Degree or an Equivalent Qualification in:
- Natural Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Management
North West Interns
Department: North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism
Location: Potchefstroom, with intervals in Mahikeng.
Appropriate 4 year degree/honors in: Environmental Management or the Environmental Sciences.
Interest to enrol for a M.Sc. Degree in Climate Change at the NWU during the internship period
Western Cape Interns
Department: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Location: Cape Town
Honours or equivalent 4-year degree in:
- Environmental sciences,
- Built environment
- or Social sciences that included a climate change component
National Sector Deprtments
Cape Town Biodiversity Sector Interns
Department: South African National Biodiversity Institute (Adaptation Policy and Resourcing Division)
Location: Cape Town
Degree in:
- Communications,
- Marketing,
- Public Relations
- Journalism
Pretoria Biodiversity Sector Interns
Department: South African National Biodiversity Institute (BEPE Directorate)
Location: Pretoria
Masters degree in: Environmental Management / Science / Nature Conservation and a certificate in Project Management.
Environment Sector Interns
Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (Climate change and Air Quality Branch)
Location: Pretoria
Degree/Honours or equivalent four(4) year Degree in:
- Natural Sciences
- Development Studies
- Environmental Management
Agriculture Sector Interns
Department: Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Location: Pretoria
Degree/Honours or equivalent four(4) year Degree in:
- Natural/Agricultural / Climate Sciences
- Disaster Risk Mangement
- Environmental Sciences
Health Sector Interns
Department: Department of Health
Location: Pretoria
National Diploma B.Tech /Bachelor in: Environmental Health
Disaster Management Sector Interns
Department: National Department of Cooperative Governance: National Disaster Management Centre
Location: Pretoria
Honours or equivalent four year Degree in:
- Climate science
- Disaster Risk Science
- Environmental Sciences
Science and Innovation Sector Interns
Department: National Department of Science and Innovation
Location: Pretoria
Honours or equivalent four year degree/diploma in:
- Environmental Management/Sciences,
- Natural sciences
Water and Sanitation Sector Interns
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation
Location: Pretoria
Honours or equivalent 4-year degree in:
- Hydrology,
- Water resource management,
- Climatology,
- Meteorology,
- Environmental sciences,
- Social sciences that included a climate change component
Internship monthly stipend values (no other benefits apply as these are internship positions)
- Diploma completed (or equivalent to NQF 6): R5 444.00
- Bachelors completed (or equivalent to NQF 7): R6 588.00
- Honours completed (or equivalent to NQF 8): R7 785.00
- Masters completed (or equivalent to NQF 9): R8 983.00
NB. Candidates holding higher qualifications than the ones stated in the above may apply, however only remuneration stated above will be applicable.
Internship Application Closing Date : 26 October 2021
Internship Location: SouthAfrica
How To Apply For SANBI Groen Sebenza Internships Programme
Include the following documents in your Online application:
- Letter of interest (indicate why you should be considered for the internship)
- Full CV
- Certified copies of highest qualification/academic record/transcript
- ID (certified as a true copy and should not be older than six months) and
- Valid drivers licence where applicable
Apply Online for the SANBI: Groen Sebenza Internship Programme 2021 / 2023
Contact details:
Groen Sebenza Project Management Unit
012 843 5101