Are you a passionate graduate ready to make a difference in Mpumalanga’s vibrant tourism and environmental sectors? The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) is offering a 12-month Graduate Internship Programme for 2025/2026, and this is your chance to gain practical experience, grow your career, and help protect one of South Africa’s most treasured provinces.
Why You Should Apply
The MTPA is opening doors for unemployed graduates who have completed a Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) to participate in its structured internship programme. The initiative aims to empower the province’s youth, sharpen their professional skills, and prepare them for the job market, while contributing to Mpumalanga’s tourism, parks, and environmental preservation efforts.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Have completed a Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in one of the following fields of study:
- Environmental Science (6 positions)
- Wildlife Management (6 positions)
- Tourism and Hospitality Management (4 positions)
- Human Resources Management (5 positions)
- Graphic Design (3 positions)
- Be currently unemployed.
- Reside in Mpumalanga Province.
- Have studied at a public university or university of technology.
What’s in It for You?
Interns will receive a monthly stipend of R5,000, allowing them to focus on acquiring valuable workplace skills without the burden of financial strain. More importantly, this programme is your gateway to:
- Real-world, on-the-job experience in your field of study.
- Opportunities to network with professionals in the environmental and tourism sectors.
- An insider’s perspective into the operations of a leading provincial agency.
Fields That Make an Impact
Whether you’re passionate about conservation, sustainable tourism, HR development, or creative design, there’s a space for you at MTPA. Interns will actively contribute to Mpumalanga’s mission to promote eco-tourism, wildlife protection, and community development.
Imagine being part of a team that not only preserves South Africa’s natural heritage but also innovates in hospitality, eco-tourism marketing, and community outreach. For graphic designers, this is a rare opportunity to apply your creative skills to support a meaningful cause.
How to Apply
Candidates are encouraged to act quickly and prepare the following:
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified academic records and qualifications
- Updated CV
- Proof of residence in Mpumalanga
Applicants must specify on the covering letter the qualification they are applying for, and the name of the Base Station or Unit they are applying for.
Submit to any of the nearest MTPA Nature Reserve or hand deliver the application at the MTPA Head Office, N4 National Road, Hall’s Gateway, Mataffin, Block J Office J18.
ONLY hand delivered applications will be considered.
DOWNLOAD THE MTPA GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2025/2026 ADVERT HERE
Take the First Step Towards a Rewarding Career
This internship is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be a changemaker in Mpumalanga. If you’re ready to contribute to sustainable development and launch your career with purpose, don’t miss the MTPA Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2026.
CLOSING DATE: 08 AUGUST 2025
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