Sustainability Graduate Intern

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