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O'Brien Recruitment

Sustainability Intern (12-Month Contract)

O'Brien Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Junior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 08 Oct 2026 by O'Brien Recruitment
  • Expires in 21 days
  • Job 2645958 - Ref CPT000072

About the position

?? Sustainability Graduate Intern | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Ready to turn your passion for sustainability into real-world impact?

Join a highly acclaimed hotel group recognised for its commitment to its people, the broader community and the environment.
We are looking for a passionate Sustainability Graduate Intern to join the team and gain valuable, hands-on experience in environmental management and sustainability within a dynamic hospitality environment.
Working closely with the Group Sustainability Specialist, you will support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of sustainability initiatives across Head Office and the hotel portfolio.

Please apply directly or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]
?? What you'll be doing
- Capturing, monitoring and reporting environmental data
- Preparing water reports for review and submission
- Supporting Fair Trade Tourism recertification activities
- Coordinating hazardous waste and recycling collections
- Maintaining sustainability and garden records and calendars
- Supporting Green Teams, training and community initiatives
- Assisting with environmental communication and awareness activities
- Supporting the broader "Living Green" sustainability strategy

?? What we're looking for
- Completed Diploma or Degree (NQF 6–7) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Conservation or a related field
- Qualification obtained from an accredited South African educational institution
- No previous work experience required
- South African citizen
- Satisfactory criminal record, subject to the assessment of the nature, severity, relevance and recency of any offence

?? Key skills and knowledge
- Intermediate MS 365 skills, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Comfortable working with data and basic data analysis
- Strong report writing and presentation skills
- Basic knowledge of South African environmental legislation, including the National Environmental Management Act and Waste Act
- Understanding of sustainability concepts, including carbon footprint and waste separation
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Organised, detail-oriented and eager to learn

? Why this opportunity?
This is more than just an internship. It is an opportunity to gain meaningful, practical experience in sustainability, work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to initiatives that support the environment, communities and the future of responsible hospitality.

Desired Skills:

  • Sustainability
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Capturing
  • Report Writing

O'Brien Recruitment

About the agency

O’Brien Recruitment – what is our story and who are we? O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997. We love what we do and we are “POWERED BY PEOPLE” – making a difference in our candidates lives and watching their careers grow and develop is the reason we are in business! Our Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment Solutions unite talent with top employers across a vast range of industries, from FMCG; Financial Services; Call Centre; Retail to Publishing; Manufacturing; Legal and Hospitality. When you deal with O’Brien Recruitment you are dealing with a team of twenty professionals who are highly capable, knowledgeable and passionate about recruitment. We pride ourselves on the ability to give our clients and candidates a competitive edge! We payroll over 400 temps/contractors, and on an annual basis, we place over 350 talented individuals in permanent roles in a large variety of Job Functions from A – Z! These include: Accountants, Bookkeepers; Call Centre Agents; Debtors Clerks; Engineers; Financial Managers; Graphic Designer; Human Resources; IT Specialists; Journalists; Key Accounts Managers; Legal; Mechanical Fitters; Network Engineers; Office support staff; Portfolio/Project Administrators; Quality Assurance Managers; Receptionists; Sales Executives; Tax Consultants; Unit Trust Administrators; Villa Managers; Welders; X-Ray Testers; Yard Foremen; Zoologists. Whether you’re progressing to the next step up the career ladder, or building a bespoke recruitment strategy to meet your wider business goals, we help professionals make valuable connections that are crucial to success.

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