Intern-GROEN SEBENZA
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Background;
The Groen Sebenza Phase II Programme is a bridging into work programme funded to the value of R300m for the next three years. GS Phase II aims to recruit 1050 unemployed graduates (diploma – PhD level) and place them nationally in different organisations (government and non-governmental) where they will be incubated (trained and mentored) to further develop their competence and confidence in the management of environment/biodiversity.
Candidates holding higher qualifications than the ones stated in the above fields may apply, however only remuneration stated per field will be applicable.
Enable workplace-based learning for graduates aimed at building and strengthening their capacity at various levels.
Creation of job opportunities and possible permanent placement beyond funding.
Transformation and organizational strengthening - strengthen different organizational development aspects including transformation in its totality, mentoring, proactive skills and planning to better respond to organizational mandates and other national priorities.
Research informed - through research, develop a ‘live’ skills intelligence system that will enable the sector to proactively plan for skills development and track and trace the utilization of the developed skills.
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Sciences
- Conservation Ecology
- Marine Biology
- Oceanography
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• Requirements Must be a SA citizen. Young unemployed and *underemployed professionals between the ages of 18 and 35. Innovative, dynamic and creative A commitment to career development in the environmental/biodiversity sector. Must hold qualifications mentioned in table above People with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. • Qualification; BSc Hons Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Conservation BSc Hons Marine Biology Oceanography |
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