Groen Sebenza II Internships

Groen Sebenza is aimed at developing priority skills in the biodiversity sector to create sustainable job opportunities for unemployed graduates. Groen (in Afrikaans meaning green) Sebenza (meaning work in isiZulu) brings young South Africans from previously disadvantaged backgrounds together with experienced biodiversity professionals to learn, grow and eventually gain the competence and confidence to embark on rewarding and meaningful biodiversity careers.

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is pleased to announce a call for applications for internships in the following fields:

Field	Placement	Minimum qualification
Biological Invasions	Thohoyandou	Masters in Biological Sciences/Environmental Management (Botany / Invasion Biology /GIS, Taxonomy/Systematics / zoology); OR BSc Honours in Biological Sciences (with Botany or Ecology or Zoology) / Environmental Sciences
	Bloemfontein	MSc Biological Sciences (with Botany) / Environmental Sciences, OR Masters in Biological Sciences/Environmental Management (with Invasion Biology, GIS)
	East London	BSc Honours Biological Sciences (Botany/or Zoology).
GIS / Remote Sensing	Cape Town	BSc Honours in Biological Sciences (with GIS / Remote Sensing / Statistical Ecology)
Plant Systematics	Pretoria	BSc Honours in Biological Sciences (with Botany)

Requirements

Candidates must be enthusiastic and have a keen interest in the conservation of biodiversity. No prior working experience is required but a strong academic record at university will be an advantage. A driving license with at least one year’s driving experience will be an added advantage. These internships are only available to South African citizens and will be awarded in line with national equity targets.

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

• Plant Systematics (R6 050 - R7 150)
• GIS Remote Sensing (R7 150)
• Biological Invasions (R7 150 - R8 250)

Application procedure

Each application is to be accompanied by a standard application cover sheet.

Applications are to include a letter of interest; full CV; certified copies of academic record/ transcript and highest qualification; as well as ID and driving license and a letter of academic reference. Send all documents to groensebenza@sanbi.org.za with “Groen Sebenza II internships” in the subject line.

SANBI reserves the right not to fill these internships.

If no response has been received within 40 days of the closing date, candidates may assume that their applications were unsuccessful.

Enquiries:
Ms Zama Mdluli
Tel: 012 843 5101