2026 Graduate Program

GVI; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking dynamic recent graduates for a graduate program based in Cape Town. This role offers hands-on experience across various departments and the chance to travel to international locations. Graduates will gain mentorship from industry leaders and a competitive salary of R25,000 per month. Ideal candidates should be entrepreneurial, communicative, and adaptable, ready to make a global impact. Flexibility to work remotely or hybrid is available, with potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Mentorship from industry leaders

Flexible work arrangements

International travel opportunities

Generous leave policy

Qualifications

• Record of academic excellence is essential.
• Must be highly ambitious and motivated.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across multiple businesses.
• Work in various departments including Marketing and Operations.
• Collaborate with leadership from day one.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Motivation

Education

Recent graduate or graduating soon

Job description

Overview

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Cape Town)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: R25 000 per month

We’re scaling fast, and we've opened up more spots for this year's intake.

Are you an entrepreneurially-minded graduate looking to fast-track your career trajectory?

We’re on the lookout for talented grads to join our dynamic team and grow within our global portfolio of purpose-driven brands.

If you’re an ambitious graduate with a mind for business and a heart for global change – we want you!

Who is Second Nature?

Second Nature is home to a portfolio of award-winning high-impact global brands, including our two flagship brands, GVI and Bushwise, which have been leaders in their respective industries for over 20 years.

From contributing to critical conservation and community development projects on five continents, to training the next generation of ethical safari guides, to building the global citizens of tomorrow through transformative youth group travel – working at Second Nature is varied, challenging, exciting and full of purpose.

Why join Second Nature?

The Second Nature graduate program gives high-performing graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on international business experience from day one.

As a Second Nature Grad you will:

• Gain hands-on experience across four different businesses, working on everything from wildlife and marine conservation to field guide training, and more, while learning from colleagues who are the best in their respective fields.
• Work across a variety of departments within Second Nature, including Marketing, Operations, Customer Experience and more.
• Collaborate with leadership and decision-makers from day one
• Travel to extraordinary locations like Madagascar, Thailand, Spain, and Costa Rica
• Access continuous mentorship and professional development support to help supercharge your growth.

For more detailed information on our graduate program, visit our site here.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll thrive in this program if you are:

• A recent graduate (or graduating soon) with a record of academic excellence
• Entrepreneurially-minded and eager to build things that matter
• Highly ambitious and motivated to accelerate your career
• Adaptable, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• A natural communicator and collaborator
• Passionate about making a global impact through your work

What’s in it for you

• A monthly salary of R25 000
• Flexible work: remote or hybrid from Cape Town
• International travel opportunities through our network of program hubs
• Direct mentorship from industry leaders
• Generous leave policy
• A collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive culture
• A career, not just a job - with the potential for permanent employment

How to apply

Submit your:

• CV

• Latest academic results

• 1-2 page Cover Letter answering:
  • Why are you motivated to join the Second Nature Graduate Program, and how does it align with your career aspirations?

The recruitment process

• Answer Shortlisting Questions
• Interview with the People Team
• Assessment Centre
• Final Meeting

Background Checks

If you’re innovative and take the initiative, there’s no limit to how far you could go within the Second Nature brand portfolio.

And with opportunities for travel and a remote-first working policy, you can see the world along the way.

Kindly note: We genuinely appreciate every application we receive. If you haven’t heard from us within 3–4 weeks, it likely means we’ve moved forward with other candidates this time. That said, we’d love for you to stay connected and consider applying again in the future!