South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI): Internships 2023

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The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) in partnership with City of Johannesburg invites unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2023.

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) in partnership with City of Johannesburg’s Environment & Infrastructure Services Department is pleased to announce a call for applications for incubation in the following fields.

Duration: 2 years Contract

Stipend / Salary: R6 082 – R10 035

Location: Traduna Building, 118 Jorissen Street, Gauteng, Johannesburg

Stipend will vary according to your level of qualification:

  • Diploma: R6 082
  • BSc:  R7 359
  • Honours:  R8 697
  • MSc : R10 035

The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:

Integrated Waste Management Interns

Diploma or Degree or Honours (NQF 6 – 8) in:

  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Science.

Environmental Impact Management and Compliance Interns

Diploma or Degree or Honours or Masters (NQF 6 – 9) in:

  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Science,
  • Nature Conservation,
  • or any other related Natural Science qualification.

Air quality and Climate Change Interns

Diploma or Degree or Honours (NQF 6 – 8) in:

  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Science,
  • Nature Conservation,
  • or any other related Natural Science qualification.

Water Management and Biodiversity Interns

Diploma or Degree or Honours or Masters (NQF 6 – 9) in:

  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Science,
  • Nature Conservation,
  • or any other related Natural Science qualification.

Environmental Education & Awareness Interns

Diploma or Degree or Honours (NQF 6 – 8) in:

  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Science/Education,
  • Nature Conservation,
  • or any other related Natural Science qualification.

Applicant Requirements:

  • Must be a SA citizen.
  • Young unemployed and unemployed professionals between the ages of 18 and 35.
  • Innovative, dynamic and creative
  • A commitment to career development in the environmental/biodiversity sector.
  • Must hold qualifications mentioned in table above

NB. People with disabilities are also encouraged to apply

How to apply

Attach the following in your online application:

  • One-page letter of interest – this is not a reference letter (your letter of interest must indicate why you should be considered for the internship)
  • Detailed CV/ resume with contactable references.
  • Valid certified copies of highest qualification/academic record / transcript (certified copies should not be older than six months).
  • Certified ID copy (certified as a true copy and should not be older than six months)

Click here apply online for the City of Johannesburg & SANBI: Internship Programme 2023

NB. Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process.

Contact details:

Contact person: Revonal McKenzie

Contact number: 011 082 7999

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