Internships: iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority

Internships: iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority

Location: KwaZulu Natal

Closing date: 29 November 2021

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iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority, a renowned World Heritage Park where conservation, sustainable tourism and benefit sharing prevails, is inviting Unemployed Graduates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds to apply for Groen Sebenza Internship Programme.

Groen Sebenza is a youth capacity development initiative and programme which will be implemented by iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority within Natural Resource Management (NRM) Programmes aimed at supporting experiential learning, capacity development and research in fields aligned to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment (DFFE), and the Environment NRM vision “to support sustainable livelihoods for local people through integrated landscape management that strives for resilient social-ecological systems, and which fosters equity in access to ecosystem services.” The initiative aims to provide these opportunities over the 27 months starting from January 2022 to the unemployed graduates primarily from the previously disadvantaged backgrounds and pair them with experienced official in the form of mentorship to learn, grow and eventually gain competence and confidence to embark on careers.

Requirements: The minimum requirements to qualify for the Groen Sebenza internship Programme are the following: • Qualifications – Please refer to the table below for specific qualifications • SA citizenship • A demonstrated and clearly articulated commitment to the career of your choice  • A commitment to career development • Good leadership potential • Must be unemployed • The ability to function under pressure • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team • Applicants must clearly indicate the qualifications, reference number and the programme he/she is applying for.

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

Matriculants (or equivalent NQF level 5):                                             R4 500.00

National Diploma completed (or equivalent to NQF 6):                       R6 500.00

Bachelor’s completed (or equivalent to NQF 7):                                   R7 500.00

Honour’s completed (or equivalent to NQF 8):                                     R8 500.00

Master’s completed (or equivalent to NQF 9):                                       R10 000.00

PHD completed (or equivalent to NQF 10):                                           R12000.00

Documents Required: • Applicants are required to attach the certified copies of the following documents • Covering Letter/Motivation (indicate why you should be considered for the internship) • A recently certified copy of your ID • A recently certified copy of your qualifications • A recently certified copy of a valid driver’s license (if required) • CV of not more than 3 pages • Proof of address • Certification should not be older than 3 months.

Candidates if appointed outside the area of his/her residence must find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend.

APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted via email to: recruitment-groensebenza@isimangaliso.com. Failure to adhere to the above instructions will result in your application not being considered.

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Appointment of the candidate into this position will be made at the sole discretion of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority. Applicants who have not received any response within 60 days from closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. The appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity Policy and Employment Equity Plan of iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority. People with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.

For any administrative matters in relation to this advert you may call (035) 5901633 during business hours between 08h00 and 16h00.

The closing date for the submission of applications is 29 November 2021 at 16h00. No applications will be accepted after the closing date and time.

Applicants are required to indicate the Programme and Reference number for the internship you are applying for.