Sustainability Graduate Intern - (Ftc)

Ejobdesign; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ejobdesign, on behalf of a renowned hotel group, seeks a Sustainability Graduate Intern to support the Group Sustainability Specialist in implementing and reporting on the 'living green' strategy across Head Office and hotels.

The 12-month fixed-term contract offers practical experience in environmental management, data capture, water reporting, waste reduction, and engagement with Green Teams and community events.

Qualifications

• Completed Diploma or Degree (NQF 6-7) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability or related field
• No prior work experience required
• South African citizen
• Satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

MS 365

Data capture

Basic data analysis

Report writing

English communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science/Management/Sustainability

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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

1. Capture and report environmental data accurately and on time
2. Prepare water reports for review and submission
3. Gather evidence for Fair Trade Tourism recertification
4. Arrange hazardous waste and recycling collections and maintain records
5. Support Green Teams, training, community events and environmental communication
6. 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, PowerPoint, 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.