SANParks Cultural Heritage Internships 2024 / 2025
Deadline: 22 November 2024
Location: Table Mountain National Park, South Africa
SANParks Cultural Heritage Internships
SANParks is currently accepting applications for Cultural Heritage Internship program.
The position will be based at the SANParks Tokai Offices in Cape Town. The successful candidate will support AFD work in Table Mountain National Park, enhancing science management cooperation and supporting implementation capacity within the larger AFD programme.
Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social science.
- A minimum of one-year relevant experience in the relevant field of expertise, plus good working knowledge of research values
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Understanding of cultural heritage management in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation in protected areas or the Cape Floristic Region biodiversity sector would be an advantage.
- Good writing skills and the ability to prepare various reports.
- Good social, and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- A valid Code 8 driver’s license (with at least 1 year of driving experience)
- Candidate must be physically fit and able to conduct field work in tough terrain
- Adaptability and willingness to work in diverse environments.
- May be expected to travel in remote areas, both nationally and internationally. Having a passport that is valid into 2026 is recommended.
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Responsibilities
- Contribute to ongoing research projects aimed at understanding cultural heritage management in the context of National Parks
- Collecting, capturing, and storing field data relating to research and monitoring projects
- Data management
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Independent and collaborative work
- Presenting research findings
- Representing SANParks at science management engagements
- Science reporting
- Assistance in the implementation of cultural heritage strategies.
Please Note
Please note that this position does not include accommodation, and the successful applicant will be responsible for their own accommodation and transport to and from work.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Documents Required
Please email your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Noxolo.Taboyi@sanparks.org.
Applicants should complete this application form.
A skills test may be included in the interview.
The remuneration package includes a basic internship salary.
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