Start Date: November 2026

Water is a key resource in the African savanna, shaping ecosystems and influencing the distribution of wildlife. Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre is offering a Water Quality and Species Diversity Research Internship, where you’ll explore the differences between man-made and natural waterholes—analysing water quality and investigating how it affects species diversity.

About Us: BBRC is located within a 27,000-hectare wildlife reserve that is home to 17 antelope species and two of the Big Five. We are dedicated to biodiversity research and conservation. Our work encompasses a wide range of projects, including monitoring giraffe populations, studying bird habitats, and documenting wildflowers, butterflies, and other insects.

What You’ll Do: Compare water quality between man-made and natural waterholes and pans Analyse key water parameters such as p H levels and electrical conductivity Monitor and record wildlife species visiting...