conservation intern

African Parks invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Business Intelligence Intern based at our head office in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The role focuses on turning data into actionable insights to support conservation decisions and impact evaluation. You will design dashboards, clean data, and help develop tools and pipelines across Power BI, ArcGIS,...

Head of Conservation required in Kuruman, Northern Cape. Few leadership roles come with a mandate this meaningful. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of conservation operations across one of the most significant privately protected ecosystems in southern Africa, where ecological science, strategic vision, and hands‑on fieldwork converge at the...

Head of Conservation (JB6268)Location: Kuruman, Northern CapeSalary: R1,300,000 per annumEmployment Type: PermanentFew leadership roles come with a mandate this meaningful. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of conservation operations across one of the most significant privately protected ecosystems in southern Africa, where ecological science,...

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks a hands-on conservation facilitator to join our remote expedition team in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. This live-in role blends conservation work with youth development and logistics across field sites. Candidates should hold FGASA or CATHSSETA, a valid First Aid certificate, and a PDP, plus comfort with off-grid living.Start date 5...

Wild Dreams Hospitality seeks a hands-on conservation facilitator to join our remote expedition team in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. This live-in role blends conservation work with youth development and logistics across field sites. Candidates should hold FGASA or CATHSSETA, a valid First Aid certificate, and a PDP, plus comfort with off-grid living.Start date 5...

Conservation International seeks a Senior Director, KPA Resource Mobilization based in Africa to lead public funding initiatives, build strategic partnerships with governments and funders, and drive catalytic capital for Keystone Protected Areas.The role oversees proposal development, manages a diverse team, and collaborates across CI and the Keystone...

Conservation International is seeking a Senior Director, KPA Resource Mobilization to lead RM TAF across Africa. Based in Nairobi, Cape Town, or Johannesburg, you will drive public funding strategies, manage complex donor relationships, and oversee major funding proposals to scale Keystone Protected Areas finance.You will build high‑performing teams,...

Bushwise in Pongola, South Africa, seeks a Head Guide to lead our guiding department and deliver bespoke wilderness experiences for international luxury travellers. The role requires 5+ years of guiding within a five-star lodge, SAFARI operations management, and strong English communication. Live-in accommodation and meals are provided as part of an...

Cape Nature seeks to appoint a dynamic individual to provide a professional Conservation Planning and GIS support service. The Conservation Planner Technologist forms part of the Biodiversity Intelligence team and will be primarily focussed on the revision and development of the Western Cape Biodiversity Spatial Plan, whilst also providing GIS support to the...

This position is suited to a dedicated conservationist who would like to contribute meaningfully to the conservation of biodiversity through protected area management, protected area expansion, compliance and law enforcement, support for eco-tourism and access, environmental learning and stakeholder relations within the Boland Landscape Unit, specifically...

This position is suited to a dedicated conservationist who would like to contribute meaningfully to the conservation of biodiversity through protected area management, protected area expansion, compliance and law enforcement, support for eco-tourism and access, environmental learning and stakeholder relations within the Ceder-Berg Landscape Unit,...

CapeNature seeks to appoint a dynamic individual to provide a professional Conservation Planning and GIS support service. The Conservation Planner Technologist forms part of the Biodiversity Intelligence team and will be primarily focussed on the revision and development of the Western Cape Biodiversity Spatial Plan, whilst also providing GIS support to the...

Bushwise in Pongola, South Africa, seeks a Head Guide to lead our guiding department and deliver bespoke wilderness experiences for international luxury travellers.The role requires 5+ years of guiding within a five-star lodge, SAFARI operations management, and strong English communication. Live-in accommodation and meals are provided as part of an inspiring...

CapeNature seeks to appoint a dynamic individual to provide a professional Conservation Planning and GIS support service. The Conservation Planner Technologist forms part of the Biodiversity Intelligence team and will be primarily focussed on the revision and development of the Western Cape Biodiversity Spatial Plan, whilst also providing GIS support to the...

This is a senior, hands-on role for a driven conservation professional with a strong track record in protected area or wildlife management. The successful candidate will take ownership of the reserve's conservation strategy, ecological monitoring programmes, and team leadership, contributing meaningfully to long-term biodiversity and ecosystem goals within a...

This is a senior, hands-on role for a driven conservation professional with a strong track record in protected area or wildlife management. The successful candidate will take ownership of the reserve's conservation strategy, ecological monitoring programmes, and team leadership, contributing meaningfully to long-term biodiversity and ecosystem goals within a...

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Position: Sustainable Water Management Specialist Company: World Wildlife Fund South Africa Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Experience: 5-7 years Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Environmental Conservation Department: Conservation and Sustainability Salary: R 80,000 – R...

Position: Marine Resource Management SpecialistCompany: South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)Location: Port Elizabeth, South AfricaExperience: 3-5 years in marine conservation or environmental managementEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Marine BiologyEmployment Type: Full-timeIndustry: Environmental...

Position: Bioacoustics Monitoring SpecialistCompany: South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)Location: Witbank, South AfricaExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related fieldEmployment Type: Full-TimeIndustry: Environmental Conservation and Acoustic EcologyDepartment: Biodiversity...