Johannesburg, South Africa
Description
Wild Impact is inviting applications for Biodiversity Monitoring Intern positions within the Landscape Conservation Team in Johannesburg.
📅 Duration: 12 Months
📅 Closing Date: 23 April 2026
📧 How to apply:
Send your cover letter and CV to:
JHBapplications@wildimpact.earth
📄 More details:
📎 wildimpact.earth/career/
⚠️ If you do not receive feedback within 14 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
🔹 Honours or Master’s in Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology, or related field
🔹 Strong wildlife identification skills
🔹 GIS experience and dataset handling skills
🔹 Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
🔹 Strong analytical and organisational skills
🔹 South African citizen aged 18–27
🔹 Based in Gauteng (preferred)
Bonuses
Benefits
This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates seeking practical experience in biodiversity monitoring, ecological research, and data-driven conservation work.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Manage and analyse camera trap data and images
🔹 Use AI tools (including TrapTagger) for species identification
🔹 Conduct statistical and spatial biodiversity analysis
🔹 Research conservation topics and contribute to reports
🔹 Support environmental education content development
🔹 Assist with greenhouse gas and carbon-related work