Multiple Work Integrated Learning Programmes at The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) in Partnership with The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
- Location: Different Areas, South Africa
- Number of Vacancies: MAny
- Closing Date: 30 April 2024
About The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) contributes to South Africa’s sustainable development by facilitating access to biodiversity data, generating information and knowledge, building capacity, providing policy advice, showcasing and conserving biodiversity in its national botanical and zoological gardens.
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Key Responsibilities
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), is calling on second- and third-year students studying Horticulture, Nature Conservation and Eco Tourism Management to apply for work-integrated learning placement.
Placement opportunities are only available in the following fields and gardens:
| Field of study | Placement | Work areas |
| Horticulture | Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town | · Garden planning, development and maintenance· Plant propagation and collection management· Plant identification, inventory & accessioning |
| Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden, Worcester | ||
| Lowveld National Botanical Garden, Mbombela | ||
| Pretoria National Botanical Garden | ||
| Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Roodepoort | ||
| KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Pietermaritzburg | ||
| Free State National Botanical Garden, Bloemfontein | ||
| Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden | ||
| National Zoological Gardens, Pretoria | ||
| Nature Conservation | National Zoological Gardens, Pretoria | · Animal care & feeding duties· Enclosure cleaning and maintenance· Breeding and conservation programmes· Animal capture activities· Environmental enrichment activities and animal conditioning training |
| Eco Tourism Management | National Zoological Gardens, Pretoria | · Biodiversity interpretation· Biodiversity monitoring· Marketing and Tourism in ecotourism· Customer satisfaction surveys |
Requirements
Requirements: Second- and third-year Horticulture, Nature Conservation and Eco Tourism Management students who are self-motivated and enthusiastic are encouraged to apply. Good grades will be a strong advantage.
Students who have already graduated need not apply.
Students must make their own arrangements for accommodation.
Application: Please complete this application
Ensure that all the below-mentioned documents are uploaded on the application form.
Failure to supply the below documents will result in rejection of the application:
- A letter of interest
- A CV
- Your goals while training at SANBI
- Letter of recommendation from lecturers/supervisors
- Letter from university stating that you need to complete work-integrated learning (this letter must reflect 2024 placement)
- Certified copies of your results
- Certified copy of your ID
For enquiries regarding to the applications or completing the form please send email to: [email protected] cc [email protected]
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