Sustainability Graduate Intern
The Vineyard -, Oude Werf - & Stellenbosch Hotels
Newlands- Posted 3d ago
- Conservation/Sustainability Manager
- Full-Time
- F
About this role
Sustainability Graduate Intern(12 Month Fixed-Term Contract - Monthly Paid)
This highly acclaimed Hotel prides itself on being a respected & progressive employer brand, celebrated for our investment in employee wellness, the broader community & the environment.
We are recruiting a Sustainability Graduate Intern to support the Group Sustainability Specialist in implementing, monitoring and reporting on the Group’s ‘living green’ sustainability strategy across Head Office and the hotels, while gaining structured, practical workplace experience in environmental management.
Key Accountabilities:
Capture and report environmental data accurately and on time
Prepare water reports for review and submission
Gather evidence for Fair Trade Tourism recertification
Arrange hazardous waste and recycling collections and maintain records
Support Green Teams, training, community events and environmental communication
Maintain sustainability and garden records and calendar
Minimum Requirements:
A completed Diploma or Degree (NQF 6–7) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Conservation or a related field, from an accredited South African educational institution
No prior work experience required
South African citizen
Satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment of nature, severity, relevance, and recency of any offence
Key Competencies:
MS 365 (Word, Excel, Power
Point, Outlook) – intermediate level
Data capture and basic data analysis, e.g. tracking water, energy and waste Report on writing and presentation skills
Basic knowledge of South African environmental legislation, e.g. the National Environmental Management Act and the Waste Act
An understanding of sustainability concepts, e.g. carbon footprint and waste separation
Good written and spoken communication in English Accuracy
Planning
Presenting
Structuring
Creating Support
Providing Feedback
Initiative
Sensitivity
Employment Equity
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with the Company’s transformation objectives in the Employment Equity Plan.
Fixed-Term Contract Period:
Please note that this is a fixed-term contract position for the period 01 November 2026 to 01 November 2027, and employment will automatically terminate on the contract end date.
Closing Date
Please apply by no later than 16 October 2026