{"id":2059,"date":"2025-12-19T13:01:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T13:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsupport.co.za\/?p=2059"},"modified":"2025-12-19T13:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T13:01:16","slug":"work-integrated-learningin-service-training-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentsupport.co.za\/index.php\/2025\/12\/19\/work-integrated-learningin-service-training-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Integrated Learning(In-Service Training) Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cb379db9048651f467a40e9c035b2784\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1432079439749811\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Header -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1432079439749811\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2947667272\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>SANParks &amp; CATHSSETA Field Guiding Skills Programme 2026 \u2013 Apply Now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Placement:<\/strong>\u00a0Bontebok National Park, Western Cape, South Africa<br \/>\n<strong>Duration:<\/strong>\u00a018 months (6 months training + 12 months placement)<br \/>\n<strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a024 December 2025<\/p>\n<p>Are you passionate about wildlife, eco-tourism, and conservation? SANParks, in partnership with CATHSSETA, invites jobless South African youth to apply for the Field Guiding Skills Programme 2026 at Bontebok National Park. This 18-month learnership offers accredited training and hands-on experience designed to launch your career in conservation and eco-tourism.<\/p>\n<h3>Programme Details:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6 months Training:<\/strong>\u00a0Receive theoretical and practical guidance skills training<\/li>\n<li><strong>12 months Placement:<\/strong>\u00a0Gain on-the-job experience at Bontebok National Park<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stipend:<\/strong>\u00a0R2,695 (training phase), R3,500 (placement phase)<\/li>\n<li>SANParks covers training-related travel and accommodation costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What You Will Learn:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Guiding principles and ethics<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife identification (flora and fauna)<\/li>\n<li>Conservation and environmental mindfulness<\/li>\n<li>Visitor communications and guiding techniques<\/li>\n<li>Safety procedures in protected areas<\/li>\n<li>Professional conduct and public interaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who Can Apply?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>South African citizen<\/li>\n<li>Under 35 years of age<\/li>\n<li>Grade 12 (Matric) certificate<\/li>\n<li>Unemployed<\/li>\n<li>Living within 40\u2013100 km of Bontebok National Park<\/li>\n<li>Clear criminal record<\/li>\n<li>Physically fit<\/li>\n<li>Not previously participated in SANParks\u2019 related programmes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Required Documents:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Updated CV<\/li>\n<li>Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate<\/li>\n<li>Certified copy of South African ID<\/li>\n<li>Academic transcripts (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of residence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Incomplete applications will not be considered.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Complete the online application form.<\/li>\n<li>Email all supporting documents to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ANP.vacancies@sanparks.org\">ANP.vacancies@sanparks.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use the subject line\/reference: FGTMNP_12\/2025<\/li>\n<li>Await feedback; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 14 days after the closing date.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Enquiries:<\/h3>\n<p>Mmaphiri Shiko | Tel: 072 655 6326<\/p>\n<h3>Career Opportunities After Completion:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Field Guide (entry-level)<\/li>\n<li>Nature Conservation Assistant<\/li>\n<li>Eco-Tourism Assistant<\/li>\n<li>Lodge or Reserve Guide<\/li>\n<li>Various roles within SANParks and private reserves<\/li>\n<li>Registration with FGASA and further studies in Nature Conservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Why Join?<\/strong><br \/>\nThis programme is fully accredited by CATHSSETA, ensuring quality training aligned with industry needs, giving you a strong foundation and better employability in the conservation sector.<\/p>\n<!--CusAds0-->\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SANParks &amp; CATHSSETA Field Guiding Skills Programme 2026 \u2013 Apply Now! Placement:\u00a0Bontebok National Park, Western Cape, South Africa Duration:\u00a018 months (6 months training + 12 months placement) Application Deadline:\u00a024 December 2025 Are you passionate about wildlife, eco-tourism, and conservation? 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