Work- Integrated Learning (WIL) Placement – Nature Conservation

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is calling on second- and third-year Diploma-level (NQF6) university students studying Nature Conservation to apply for work-integrated learning placement.

Duration of placement will be 12 months (January 2027 – December 2027)

Placement opportunities are only available at the following gardens:

Placement	Number
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Newlands Cape Town	2
Kwelera National Botanical Garden, East London	2
Pretoria National Botanical Garden	2
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Roodepoort	2
KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Pietermaritzburg	2
Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden	2
Free State National Botanical Garden, Bloemfontein	2
National Zoological Gardens, Mokopane	2
National Zoological Gardens, Pretoria	14

Requirements: Second- and third-year Diploma-level Nature Conservation students who are self-motivated and passionate about the environment are encouraged to apply. Good grades will be a strong advantage.

Students who have already graduated need not apply.

Please note accommodation is not provided.

Application: Please complete this application form

Ensure that all the below-mentioned documents are uploaded on the application form as failure to supply these documents will result in rejection of the application:

• A letter of application
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Reference letter (academic)
• WIL Placement Letter from University (letter must reflect 2027 placement)
• Certified copy of your highest qualification
• Proof of Registration for 2026 Academic year (successful candidates will be requested to supply proof of registration for 2027 academic year)
• Certified copy of Academic Transcript
• Clear certified copy of your ID (not older than 3 months)

Application process enquiries:
Ms Nokonwaba Ngele
E-mail: N.Ngele@sanbi.org.za

Subject: CATHSSETA-SPONSORED WIL placement.

Candidates will be expected to be available for interviews on dates and times as determined by SANBI.

SANBI reserves the right not to fill these positions. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may assume that their applications were unsuccessful.