Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) Internships 2023

Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) invites suitably qualified and unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2023 / 2024.

Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) in partnership with The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is pleased to announce a call for applications for incubation in the below-mentioned fields of study.

Internship monthly stipend values (no other benefits apply as these are internship positions)

• Diploma: R6 082
• BSc: R7 359
• Honours: R8 697
• MSc: R10 035
• PHD: R12 035

The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:

Geographical Information Systems/Science Intern

Location: Lydenburgm (Biodiversity Planner)

Qualifications:

• Diploma in GIS
• Postgraduate Diploma in GIS

Environmental Science Intern

Location: Lydenburg (EIA)

Qualifications:

• BSc in Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Resources Studies

Aquatic Intern

Location: Lydenburg

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Water Science

Zoology Intern

Location: Head Office

• Qualifications: BSc in Zoology or Wildlife

Veterinary Science Intern

Location: Head Office (Wildlife Management)

• Qualifications: BSc in Zoology or Wildlife

Botany Intern

Location: Head Office (Wildlife Management)

Qualifications: BSc in:

• Biological Sciences
• Botany
• Plant Science
• Plant Ecology
• or Conservation Biology

Ornithology Intern

Location: Lydenburg

• Qualifications: National Diploma in Ornithology

Wildlife Management Intern

Location: Head Office (Wildlife Management)

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Wildlife Management
• Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Management

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a SA citizen.
• Young unemployed and underemployed 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 the table above
• People with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.

NB. Underemployed refers to youth employed in any sector than the one they studied for as per the above listed fields.

Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa

How to apply

Application Procedure:

• Hand deliver an application letter, detailed CV, copy of qualification(s) and valid proof of residence to the mentioned Locations (Nature Reserves) or at the MTPA Head Office Base Stations – Block J Office J8.
• Certified copies of ID will be required from ONLY shortlisted candidates only.
• Applicants must indicate their preferred base station on the application letter.

Please note:

• Emailed and Faxed applications will NOT be considered
• Correspondence will only be limited to short-listed candidates.
• If you do not hear from us within thirty (30) days after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

For any enquiries you may contact:

• Bongani Vilane: boganiv@mtpa.co.za
• Brilliant Knoza: brilliant@mtpa.co.za
• Nomusa Hlekwayo: nomusa@mtpa.co.za
• TEl: 013 – 065 0870

Closing Date: 03 February 2023