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Graduate Internship
PROGRAMME: ZOOLOGY REF NO: DSAC/INT/2026/01
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Graduate internship in zoology or related field offering structured work exposure and training under supervision in Kimberley.
- Participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives in zoology or related field.
- Work under supervision of experienced professionals and receive structured training.
- Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, Biology, Ecology, Conservation Biology, or related fields (NQF 7).
- Good analytical, research, data capturing and organisational skills required.
- Honours degree in Zoology or Biodiversity is an added advantage.
- Based in Kimberley.
- Stipend: R8,174.75 per month.
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Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Zoology, Biology, Ecology, Conservation Biology, or related fields (NQF 7).
- Honours Degree in Zoology or Biodiversity will be an added advantage.
- Good analytical, research, data capturing and organisational skills.
Duties
Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals.
How to apply
Applications quoting the relevant reference should be forwarded as follows: The Head of the Department, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture P/Bag X5004, Kimberley, 8300 or Hand Deliver to: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mervin. J. Erlank Sports Complex, 10 Recreation Road, Florianville, Kimberley, 8301 or Email applications to: dsacrecruitment@ncpg.gov.za
For attention:Mr. TP. Lenyibi
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Enquiries
Ms. S. Swanepoel at 082 879 7377
Notes from the department
- Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and any other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the date, time and venue of the interview.
- Shortlisted candidate(s) will also be subjected to pre-entry and integrity/ethics assessments.
- The successful candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks that will consist of: criminal record checks, citizenship, financial record checks, qualifications, and verification of any dismissal for misconduct.
- Applicants are required to disclose whether they are directors or shareholders of companies, whether they conduct business with any organ of state, and whether they perform any remunerative work outside their normal duties, in accordance with applicable legislation and prescripts.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- If applicants have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
- The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the advertised posts.
- The 24-month Internship Programme is intended to provide graduates with practical workplace experience relevant to their qualifications.
- Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens who have not previously participated in an internship programme within any National or Provincial Government Department or State Institution.
- Failure to disclose previous participation in a government internship programme may result in the immediate termination of the internship contract.
- Applicants must submit proof of residence issued by the relevant Local Municipality or Traditional Authority.
- Enquiries regarding the advertised internship opportunities should be directed to the contact person indicated in the relevant advertisement.
- GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 24-month Internship Programme
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 157 · open the PDF
POST 35/227: GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: ZOOLOGY REF NO: DSAC/INT/2026/01 STIPEND: R8 174.75 per month CENTRE: Kimberley REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Zoology, Biology, Ecology, Conservation Biology, or related fields (NQF 7). Honours Degree in Zoology or Biodiversity will be an added advantage. Good analytical, research, data capturing and organisational skills. DUTIES: Successful interns will receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area. Interns are expected to actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives under supervision of experienced professionals. ENQUIRIES: Ms. S. Swanepoel at 082 879 7377