How to apply for Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency Internships 2024/25

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The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) is excited to announce its Graduate Internship Programme for the financial year 2024/25. This opportunity is tailored for unemployed graduates looking to gain practical experience in their field of study and make meaningful contributions to environmental management and conservation.

Internship Details

Fields of Study:

  • Environmental Management and Sciences
  • Nature Conservation
  • Wildlife Management

Qualifications Required:

  • National Diploma/Degree in Environmental Management and Sciences
  • National Diploma/Degree in Nature Conservation
  • National Diploma/Degree in Wildlife Management

Monthly Stipend:

  • R5,000.00

Duration:

  • Twelve (12) months

Station/Reserve Placements:

  • SS Skhosana Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Mabusa Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Mdala Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Verloren Vale Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Mkhombo Dam Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Nooitgedacht Dam Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Songimvelo Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Barberton Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Mahushe Shongwe Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Mthethomusha Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Manyeleti Nature Reserves (1 position)
  • Bushbuckridge Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Andover Nature Reserve (1 position)
  • Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (1 position)

Total Positions Available:

  • Fourteen (14)

Qualifying Criteria

  • Age: Unemployed South Africans between the ages of 18 and 35 years
  • Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in any of the Biodiversity Conservation study fields
  • Residency: Must be residing in the Mpumalanga Province
  • Inclusivity: People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Application Process

Candidates are invited to submit their applications, including the following documents:

  • Application letter indicating their preferred Nature Reserve for placement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Relevant qualification(s) and academic records
  • ID Copy
  • Valid proof of residence

Submission Methods:

  1. Nearest MTPA Nature Reserves: Hand-deliver the application to the nearest reserve.
  2. MTPA Head Office:
    • Address: N4 National Road, Hall’s Gateway, Mataffin, Block J Office J13
  3. Email:

Closing Date: 24 July 2024 at 16:00
(Late applications will not be considered.)

Additional Information

  • Should you not hear from us within thirty (30) days after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.
  • For any enquiries, contact:

This internship is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in environmental management, nature conservation, or wildlife management. Apply now and take the first step towards making a difference in preserving Mpumalanga’s natural heritage!

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