Job: Business Intelligence Intern

Company : African Parks; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

African Parks invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Business Intelligence Intern based at our head office in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The role focuses on turning data into actionable insights to support conservation decisions and impact evaluation.

You will design dashboards, clean data, and help develop tools and pipelines across Power BI, ArcGIS, and SharePoint, while learning in a hands-on environment that supports local communities and biodiversity goals.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in Sciences/Tech/IT with conservation relevance.
• Strong passion for nature conservation and supporting local communities.
• Technical skills in data analysis, data cleaning, and coding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop standardized dashboards and reports using Power BI and ArcGIS.
• Develop and roll-out data collection tools (eg surveys in Esri Survey123).
• Develop and manage automated data pipelines (eg from SharePoint to Power BI, or within Microsoft Fabric).
• Ensure data integrity by auditing and cleaning key datasets from protected areas.
• Manage user accounts and permissions in apps, Esri tools, and Power BI.
• Research open-source datasets and the latest Tech/AI advancements for integration.
• Digitize and manage spatial datasets across the portfolio.

Skills

Data analysis

Data cleaning

Power BI DAX & M

R

Python

SQL

ArcGIS Pro

Geospatial analysis

Data visualization

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Sciences/Tech/IT (conservation relevant)

Ecology/Conservation studies

Tools

Power BI

ArcGIS Pro

Esri Survey123

SharePoint

Job description

A 12-month, full-time internship within the Business Intelligence Unit, designed for candidates passionate about using data to inform decision-making and impact evaluation in conservation. The intern will help analyze and visualize data, develop data collection tools, manage data pipelines, and support park teams in becoming more data-driven, all within a stimulating, hands-on learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop standardized dashboards and analytical reports using Microsoft Power BI and ArcGIS
• Support the development, optimization, and roll-out of data collection tools (eg, surveys in Esri Survey123)
• Develop and manage automated data pipelines (eg, from SharePoint to Power BI, or within Microsoft Fabric)
• Ensure data integrity by auditing and cleaning key datasets from protected areas
• Manage user accounts and permissions in apps, Esri tools, and Power BI
• Research open-source datasets and the latest Tech/AI advancements for integration
• Digitize and manage spatial datasets across the portfolio

Qualifications

• Education: Pursuing or completed a degree in Sciences, Tech/IT, preferably in ecological/conservation sciences, informatics, computer science, or social sciences
• Passion: A strong passion for nature conservation and supporting local communities
• Technical Skills:
• Skilled in analyzing and cleaning large datasets
• Familiarity with coding languages (in order of preference): DAX & M (Power BI), R, Python, SQL
• Working knowledge of geospatial tools, preferably ArcGIS Pro and the Esri online environment
• Personal Attributes:
• Keen attention to detail and ownership of projects
• Good data visualization, reporting, and presentation skills
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and eager to learn
• Experience in designing training materials is advantageous

Additional Information

• The closing date is 2025/12/03.
• Candidates must have South African nationality, residency, or a valid work permit.
• The role requires being based at the head office in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

Hiring organization

African Parks

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa (Head Office). The role is on-site.

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