SANBI Tourism Ambassador Learnership 2026
Location: Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Province: Gauteng
Job type: Fixed-term
Industry: Tourism-related services
Stipend: R4,600 per month
Date posted: 31 August 2026
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Programme Overview
An opportunity is available for skilled participants to take part in a short-term programme focusing on garden maintenance and environmental support.
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The programme is implemented by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will perform manual labor, including:
- Chainsaw operation
- Brush cutter operation
- Herbicides application
- Construction work (paving, painting, brick laying, etc.)
Working Hours:
- 08h00 – 16h00 (Weekdays)
Available Positions & Locations
National Zoological Garden
- Reference Number: FGP/NZG/2026
- Positions: 7
- Address: 232 Boom Street, Pretoria
- Contact Person: Mr Ishmael Khoza
- Tel: (012) 339 2700
Mokopane BCC (NZG)
- Reference Number: FGP/MBCC/2026
- Positions: 4
- Address: Thabo Mbeki Drive, Mokopane, Limpopo
- Contact Person: Mr Mark Howitt
- Tel: (074) 074 5879
Requirements
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be unemployed.
- Have a Matric Certificate.
- Provide a certified copy of the Matric Certificate.
- Provide a certified copy of your South African ID.
- Provide acceptable proof of residence.
- Have a passion for travel, tourism and hospitality.
- Be willing to work flexible hours.
- Have a clear criminal record.
- Have reliable transport to and from the workplace.
Application Process
- Complete the SANBI application form (available at Garden Offices)
- Submit with:
- Two-page CV
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- Use the correct reference number for the position you are applying for
Apply SANBI Tourism Ambassador Learnership 2026
Important Notes
- Failure to submit required documents may result in disqualification
- Preference will be given to women, youth, and persons with disabilities (EPWP guidelines)
- SANBI reserves the right not to fill these positions
Additional Information
- Personal information will be processed for recruitment and verification purposes
- Background checks, qualification verification, and criminal record checks may be conducted
- Candidates must be available for interviews as scheduled by SANBI
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
