DSTI National Youth Service internship 2025
Deadline: 31 January 2025
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden has three 1-year internships available, partly funded by the DSTI National Youth Service program. SUBG houses a diverse collection of global flora, but as a Botanic Gardens Conservation International Member we focus on Cape/SA conservation objectives:- Advocacy and education
- Ex situ population conservation of threatened species
- Specialist research
- Building plant conservation capacity
Responsibilities and experiential training can include:
- Living collections care, including daily tasks like weeding and watering
- Seed banking, propagation and micropropagation
- Development of interpretation and communication materials
- Assisting with conservation fieldwork and surveys
- Collections database maintenance
- Interaction with the public
- Hosting educational visitors like school groups or garden clubs
We are looking for passionate graduates who can upskill and contribute to our strategy and mission across one or more skill growth areas:
- Commitment to and passion for learning and implementing advanced horticultural skills
- Eagerness to research and record protocols for diverse plant collections
- Interest in science communication and ability to create compelling interpretation materials
- Conservation work, including ex situ plant conservation collection management, collection, population genetics and display development
Requirements:
- South African nationality
- A Bachelors, Honours, Masters, BTech or equivalent in botany, horticulture, ecology, conservation, biology, or similar
How to apply- Email your CV to subg@sun.ac.za with the subject line "DSTI internship 2025", with a short cover letter motivating how your interests, strengths and track record may support our focus areas.
- Register at the DSTI National Youth Service application portal.
Past SUBG Interns 
Amy Williams B.Sc.Hons. Biodiversity & Ecology, SU
| 2022
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Tristan Kruger Ndip Horticulture
| 2022
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Amanda Mahlungulu B Tech Horticultural Science
| 2022
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Joelene King B.Sc.Hons. Biodiversity & Ecology, SU
| 2022
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Natalie Williams B.Sc. Biodiversity & Conservation, UWC
| 2022
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Ester Boot B.Sc. Hons. Conservation Ecology, SU
| 2022 |
Ntobeko Mazibuko B.Sc. Hons Plant Pathalogy
| 2022
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Jonathan Saindon B.Sc. Biodiversity & Ecology, SU
| 2022
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Frikkie Becker M.Sc. Botany and Zoology, SU
| 2021
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Khunjulwayinkosi Buthelezi (WILL) Ndip Horticulture
| 2021
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Bruce Esau B.Sc. Hons. Conservation Ecology, SU
| 2021
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Kayleigh Murray B.Sc.Hons. Biodiversity & Ecology,SU
| 2021
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Wanga Nicise M.Sc. Horticulural Sciences, CPUT
| 2021
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Katy Rennie Master of Landscape Architecture, UCT
| 2021
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Annerie Senekal B.Sc. Botany and Zoology, SU
| 2021
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Annerie Senekal, B.Sc. Botany and Zoology, SU
| 2020-2021
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Bruce Esau, B.Sc. Hons. Conservation Ecology, SU
| 2020
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Mila-Ande Gcaza, B. Hort. CTU
| 2020
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Katy Rennie, B.Sc. Geology/Applied Biology; M. Landscape Architecture, UCT
| 2020
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Pleasure Papola
| 2019
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Joli Kotzé
| 2019
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Kim Daniels
| 2019
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Luke Gallant
| 2019
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Thandeka Hlathi
| 2019
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Natalie Mclean
| 2019
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Sandise Mpamnyama
| 2018
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Seboni Aphane
| 2018
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Ezile Tyutwana
| 2018
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Asanda Matyholo
| 2018
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| Alungile Nondlwana | 2018
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Milile Nkcukankcuka
| 2018
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Amanda Mahlungulu
| 2017
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Ayakha Tshayingwe
| 2017
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Unati Siyotula
| 2017
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Owethu Madletyana
| 2017
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| Tumisho Phetla | 2017
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Peter Jansen
| 2017
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Asanda Yaphi
| 2016
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Alungile Nondlwana
| 2016
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Howard Seti
| 2016
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Sihle Ngxabi
| 2016
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Lizeka Gana
| 2016
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Mashudu Tshitereke
| 2016
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Liezl Knight
| 2016
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Tembakazi Siphuka
| 2015
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Ziniko Mkiva
| 2015
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Lukho Penxa
| 2015
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Busisiwe Ntushelo
| 2015
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Mbali Mkhize
| 2015
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Anathi Mafiko
| 2014
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Ziyanda Mbandezelo
| 2014
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Zolani Nogcado
| 2014
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Yonela Vakele
| 2014
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Sinikiwe Mabodli
| 2014
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| Abongile Pasiya | 2014
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Luvo Mangcotywa
| 2013
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Abongile Pasiya
| 2013
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Sandiswa Kula
| 2013
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