Company: North West Parks & Tourism Board (NWPTB)
Location: North West Province, South Africa
Remuneration: R5,000 monthly stipend
Closing Date: 05 September 2025

Introduction

The North West Parks & Tourism Board (NWPTB) has opened applications for the 2025 Graduate Internship Programme. This initiative is designed to give unemployed South African graduates the opportunity to gain work experience, enhance their skills, and prepare for careers in conservation, tourism, human resources, and environmental management.

What is North West Parks & Tourism Board Graduate Internship Programme?

The NWPTB Graduate Internship Programme is a structured 12-month training and development opportunity aimed at bridging the gap between academic knowledge and workplace experience. Successful applicants will gain hands-on exposure in conservation, tourism development, environmental planning, and human resource management while earning a monthly stipend of R5,000.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens aged between 18 – 35 years
• Be unemployed at the time of application
• Hold a relevant qualification from a recognized University or University of Technology (UoT)
• Possess one of the following qualifications:
  • National Diploma in Nature Conservation (10 posts)
  • Diploma/Degree in Tourism Management and Development (10 posts)
  • Diploma/Degree in Human Resources Management (5 posts)
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management (2 posts)
• Have a passion for conservation, tourism, and sustainable development

Role Responsibility

Interns will:

• Contribute to conservation projects, wildlife management, and sustainable resource practices
• Assist in developing and promoting tourism initiatives across the North West Province
• Support human resources functions including recruitment, staff development, and organizational processes
• Work on environmental planning, compliance monitoring, and sustainability projects
• Gain exposure to both office-based and fieldwork tasks relevant to their qualification

Skills and Attributes

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Dedication to conservation, tourism development, and community upliftment
• Professional conduct and self-motivation

North West Parks & Tourism Board Graduate Internship Programme Overview

The North West Parks & Tourism Board (NWPTB) is inviting applications from South African graduates for the 2025 Graduate Internship Programme.

Job Title: Graduate Internships – Conservation, Tourism, and Environmental Management
Location: North West Province, South Africa
Organization: North West Parks & Tourism Board (NWPTB)
Closing Date: 05 September 2025

This programme aims to provide practical work experience in conservation, tourism, human resources, and environmental management. Interns will benefit from professional mentorship, field exposure, and a monthly stipend of R5,000 for a 12-month duration.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is open to graduates who are:

• Between the ages of 18 – 35 years
• Holders of the required qualifications from recognized public institutions
• Currently unemployed
• Motivated to contribute to the North West Province’s tourism, conservation, and environmental initiatives

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• A formal application letter
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of academic qualifications
• Certified copy of Identity Document (ID)

Applications should be addressed to:

The Recruitment & Development Manager
North West Parks & Tourism Board
P.O. Box 4488, Mmabatho, 2735

Alternatively, hand-deliver to:
Stand 3031, Cookes Lake, Heritage House, Mafikeng