2026 Graduate Program at GVI

As a Second Nature Grad you will:

• Gain hands-on experience across four different businesses, working on everything from wildlife and marine conservation to field guide training, and more, while learning from colleagues who are the best in their respective fields.
• Work across a variety of departments within Second Nature, including Marketing, Operations, Customer Experience and more.
• Collaborate with leadership and decision-makers from day one
• Travel to extraordinary locations like Madagascar, Thailand, Spain, and Costa Rica
• Access continuous mentorship and professional development support to help supercharge your growth.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll thrive in this program if you are:

• A recent graduate (or graduating soon) with a record of academic excellence
• Entrepreneurially-minded and eager to build things that matter
• Highly ambitious and motivated to accelerate your career
• Adaptable, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• A natural communicator and collaborator
• Passionate about making a global impact through your work

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• A monthly salary of R25 000
• Flexible work: remote or hybrid from Cape Town
• International travel opportunities through our network of program hubs
• Direct mentorship from industry leaders
• Half-day Fridays each quarter
• A collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive culture
• A career, not just a job - with the potential for permanent employment