environmental jobs in south africa

WildComm Research Stations is a conservation organisation located in South Africa, committed to hands-on research, education, and training for the next generation of conservationists. We are situated within a private reserve, home to two of the Big Five, rich birdlife, and diverse vegetation. We focus on providing interns with direct, meaningful opportunities to engage in wildlife conservation efforts. Project Description Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and eager to gain hands-on experience in the field? Join our Rhino Research Project and contribute to important studies focused on the behaviour and ecology of one of Africa’s most iconic and endangered species. As an intern, you’ll be part of a dedicated team conducting field observations and collecting data to support long-term conservation efforts. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of rhino behaviour while making a meaningful contribution to their protection. Key...

WildComm Research Stations is a conservation organisation based in South Africa, dedicated to hands-on research and training for the next generation of conservationists. Situated within a private reserve—home to two of the Big Five, rich birdlife, and diverse vegetation—we provide interns with meaningful opportunities to contribute to wildlife conservation. Internship Overview This internship offers an immersive experience in long-term bird monitoring, with a focus on avian diversity, abundance, and habitat use across the reserve. Interns will: Work alongside experienced researchers in the field Conduct systematic bird point counts at 36 randomly generated survey sites Record sightings with GPS location, species ID, behaviour, and distance from observer Assess the ecological significance of key resources for different bird species Assist with data entry and management  Who Should Apply? This internship is...

WildComm Research Stations offers an immersive internship for individuals passionate about wildlife research and conservation. This position offers students the opportunity to contribute to key research objectives by conducting behavioural observations related to habitat use, movement dynamics, social behaviour, and dietary preferences. Interns will participate in structured fieldwork and data collection, gaining valuable experience in wildlife research and conservation methods. Location Limpopo Province, South Africa | Private wildlife reserve, home to two of the Big Five Responsibilities Giraffe Behavioural Observation: Conduct detailed behavioural observations using scan and focal sampling techniques during set transects. Habitat Use & Social Dynamics: Record movement patterns, habitat use, and social interactions to investigate giraffe social networking behaviour. Capture Individual Identification: Capture and catalog ID...

The Lajuma Research Centre maintains a long-term camera trap grid that provides a valuable platform for studying predator diversity, ecology, and behaviour in the Soutpansberg Mountains. The reserve is home to several carnivore species, including serval, caracal, brown hyena, leopard, honey badger, two genet species, and multiple mongoose species. Research contributes to understanding predator population dynamics, habitat use, and ecological roles within this biodiverse ecosystem. Internship Focus: Interns support the ongoing predator monitoring programme through fieldwork and data analysis. This internship offers experience in camera trap research, species identification, behavioural interpretation, and ecological data management. Activities may include: Monitoring, maintaining, and organising the reserve’s camera trap grid Recording predator tracks, signs, and incidental sightings Analysing photographic data to assess movement patterns,...

The Lajuma Research Centre offers opportunities to study the diverse arachnid species of the Soutpansberg Mountains, shaped by geographic isolation and past climate stability. The mountain offers a variety of habitats from summit grasslands to mist-belt forests. Students will actively search for arachnids in their natural habitats, contributing to long-term ecological research and conservation efforts. Internship Overview Through mostly active searching, interns will search transects across habitats and elevations for spider species. Key Activities: Set up transects Conducting visual encounter surveys and habitat assessments Recording species presence, abundance, and behaviour Assisting with data management and reporting Requirements Open to students, recent graduates, or individuals with interest in arachnids and species identification Comfortable hiking and conducting fieldwork on foot in rugged...

Are you passionate about reptiles and amphibians? The Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre is offering a herpetofauna research internship where you’ll contribute to the study of microhabitats and species diversity in a vast, ecologically rich landscape. About Us The BBRC is located on a 27,000-hectare wildlife reserve—home to 17 antelope species and two of the Big Five—dedicated to biodiversity research and preservation. Our work spans diverse projects, including giraffe population monitoring, bird habitat research, vegetation studies, and documenting wildflowers, butterflies, and other insects. What You’ll Do Conduct field surveys to document reptile and amphibian species   Identify and analyze the microhabitats used by different species  Use camera traps, transects, and active searches to study species diversity   Assist in data collection and contribute to conservation research Gain hands-on experience in handling, measuring,...

Are you an aspiring wildlife conservationist with a passion for large mammals? Our research centre is thrilled to offer an exceptional internship opportunity focused on giraffe conservation and parasitology in a stunning 27,000-hectare game reserve, home to 17 different species of antelope. Project Overview Location: A sprawling game reserve home to diverse wildlife, including numerous giraffes. Research Focus:  Contribute to vital giraffe conservation efforts by studying internal parasite loads. Investigate the differences in parasite counts between adult females and their calves. Opportunities for studying giraffe diets and looking into giraffes internal parasite count in our onsite lab. Giraffe Identification Kits: Assist in building and expanding ID kits to accurately determine the number of giraffes on the reserve. This includes identifying individual giraffes, cataloging their sex, and assessing the current male-to-female ratio....