SANParks Tourism Internships 2026 at Karoo National Park

SANParks invites South African graduates to apply for the Tourism Internship Programme 2026 at Karoo National Park.

Internship Application Closing Date: 17 June 2026

Internship Location: Karoo National Park, South Africa

SANParks is offering Tourism Internship opportunities for passionate young graduates who are interested in tourism, hospitality, conservation and the environment.

The programme will run for a period of 12 months, and successful candidates will be required to sign a contract for the duration of the training.

About SANParks Tourism Internships 2026

The SANParks Tourism Graduates Programme is aimed at young South Africans who want to gain practical workplace experience in the tourism and environmental sector.

Successful candidates will be placed at Karoo National Park, where they will gain exposure to tourism operations, hospitality services and conservation-related work.

Candidates must note that they will be responsible for their own accommodation and transport.

Internship Details

Organisation: South African National Parks
Programme: Tourism Graduates Programme
Position: Tourism Interns
Location: Karoo National Park
Duration: 12 Months
Stipend: R300 per day
Closing Date: 17 June 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be South African citizens.

Be between the ages of 18 and 35.

Be in possession of a tertiary qualification.

Have a National Diploma or Degree in Tourism, Hospitality or Conservation.

Be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays and when required.

Be passionate about tourism and hospitality.

Be eager to grow within the tourism and environmental sector.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following supporting documents:

Detailed CV.

Certified copy of ID.

Certified copies of qualifications.

Any other relevant documents.

Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application not being considered.

Important Information

Incomplete applications or applications with missing documents will not be considered.

Preference will be given to candidates with a tertiary qualification in Tourism and Hospitality.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an interview to determine their suitability.

Successful candidates may also be required to undergo a medical assessment.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If applicants have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.

SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through the official online form:

Click here to apply for SANParks Tourism Internships 2026 at Karoo National Park

Supporting documents must also be emailed to:

Karoo.Vacancies@sanparks.org

Applicants must ensure that their application is completed through the official link and that all supporting documents are emailed before the closing date.

Enquiries

For enquiries, contact:

Glenda Hlungwani
Telephone: 023 440 0101

Closing Date

Applications for the SANParks Tourism Internships 2026 at Karoo National Park close on 17 June 2026.

Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.