South African National Parks (SANPARKS) Clerical Environmental Monitor (Admin) Vacancy 2026
South African National Parks (sanparks)
Services (SERVICES SETA)
More South African National Parks (sanparks) posts →Monthly stipend
Not stated
Closing date
09 Sept 2026
10 days left
- Opportunity
- Internship
- Minimum education
- Certificate (NQF 4–5)
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- NQF level
- NQF 6
- SETA
- LGSETA
- Posted
- 27 Aug 2026
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Opportunity Overview
South African National Parks (SANPARKS) has an opening for a Clerical (Admin) Environmental Monitor at its Cape Regional Office in Cape Town. This is a fixed-term contract position scheduled to end in March 2027.
The role offers a basic salary of R406 per day, in line with Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) rates. Preference will be given to unemployed individuals aged between 18 and 35 years, women, persons living with disabilities, and applicants from local communities.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Matric, Grade 12, or NCV level 4 certificate.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of Human Resources and General Office Administration experience.
- Proficiency in English and at least one other local language.
- Computer competency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and databases (skills will be assessed).
- A clear criminal record.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proof of residence within the City of Cape Town Municipality.
The following will be an advantage:
- A post-secondary school qualification (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources, Office/Business Administration, Public Administration, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
- A valid Driver’s License.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of administrative and coordination tasks, including:
- Overseeing all administration related to the implementation of the BSP and other programmes.
- Receiving and checking documentation for correctness and completeness.
- Facilitating Human Capital Management and financial administration.
- Coordinating training and travel logistics.
- Monitoring projects and producing monthly progress reports.
- Maintaining a database of all Monitors/Intern projects and their activities.
- Ensuring compliance with the BSP and SANParks Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the project.
- Assisting with training needs and implementation for the programmes.
- Serving as the communication link between Monitors in the Cape Region, the BSP Office, and Head Office.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should apply by 09 September 2026.
To apply, you must follow a two-step process:
- Complete the application form online via this link: https://forms.office.com/r/GCCxquFYJZ
- Email your supporting documents to WCNP.vacancies@sanparks.org. The email must include a detailed CV and certified copies of your qualifications and ID (certified within the past 3 months). The subject line of your email must be AdminEMCR2026.
Applications that do not comply with these instructions will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered.
This listing in context
What the 338 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live internships
- 61
- In Western Cape
- 8
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
5% of the 61 live internships we hold ask for Certificate (NQF 4–5). The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 61%.
Live internships stay open for a median of 46 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 338 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 32 opportunities in Western Cape.
What you'll need to apply
Internships usually ask for your completed qualification up front — that is the thing being checked.
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of any qualifications
- A short motivation letter
What an internship actually is
An internship is a fixed-term work-experience placement for someone who already holds a qualification. Unlike a learnership, it does not award a new qualification — its purpose is to convert a certificate, diploma or degree into the experience that entry-level adverts keep asking for. In the public service these run for a set term and are generally not renewable.
What the work actually looks like
- You are placed in a specific unit under a named supervisor and given the unit's ordinary work, at a junior level.
- Most of the learning is by assignment rather than instruction: you are handed a real task, given the file, and expected to ask.
- Many programmes require a workplace report or a supervisor evaluation at the end, which is what your certificate of service is based on.
What you leave with
Documented work experience and a certificate of service — the thing that lets you answer "experience required" on the next application. No new qualification is awarded.
Where this leads next
Junior or entry-level post
Completing the internship and applying as an experienced candidate rather than a graduate.
Fixed-term contract post
Often the realistic next step in government, where permanent posts are advertised less frequently.
Permanent appointment
Competing successfully for an advertised post — internships rarely convert automatically.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
Government internships are usually once-only: having completed one, you may be ineligible for another. Check the advert's exclusion clause before applying if you have interned before.
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