Second Nature Graduate Program Information
January 2026 – December 2026
20 August 2025
Only two students will be selected
Remote or hybrid from Cape Town
R25,000.00 per month
Work across a variety of departments within Second Nature, including Marketing, Operations, Customer Experience and more.
Joining Second Nature delivers a range of exciting benefits for graduates. You’ll gain experience across all the businesses in our portfolio, working on a range of exciting projects happening all over the world. Our remote and hybrid working setup means you can join our team from anywhere in the world, or travel while you work. You will also have the opportunity to visit and stay at any of our GVI bases, with food and accommodation covered.
Accelerate your career
Second Nature Graduate Program
Are you an entrepreneurially-minded graduate looking to fast-track your career trajectory?
The Second Nature graduate program gives high-performing graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on international business experience from day one.
Joining Second Nature will give you the opportunity to gain 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. Plus, you’ll enjoy flexible remote and hybrid working and the opportunity for international travel.
What you will be doing
Getting international business experience from day one
Taking your entrepreneurial skills to the next level
Making an impact through your work
Travelling and working from extraordinary locations
What you won't be doing
Getting people coffee
Making photocopies of random stuff
Sitting in a grey cubicle every day
Taking a regular 9-5 job like everyone else
“After obtaining a degree in mathematics and economics in the UK, I assumed I’d work in finance. Little did I know that my internship at GVI would be a life-changing career move.
At the age of 21, I got the opportunity to get involved with GVI projects across a range of departments from the start – gaining real insights into how the company functions.
My experience exposed me to senior leadership, collaborating with the CEO and contributing to decision-making at a higher level.
Within four years, I was promoted to Marketing Director and since then, I have expanded the marketing team from 3 to 30. Working at GVI has been an incredible springboard into my dream job.”
ALICE HAWKES
GVI DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & TECHNOLOGY
“Entering the working world with a BComHons degree in marketing, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever find a career path that combined my passion for nature and sustainability with my interest in marketing and business. When the opportunity to apply for the Second Nature graduate program came up, I couldn’t believe my luck finding a company that aligned so closely with my values and interests straight out of university.
Since joining Second Nature, I’ve worked across several departments, including product development and marketing, and had the opportunity to work closely with incredible mentors and managers on meaningful projects.
Not only have I grown my understanding of how a business operates within a fast-paced, dynamic industry, but I’ve also deepened my knowledge of sustainability and community development - and how our work contributes to creating real impact around the world.”
SARAH CHELIUS
SECOND NATURE GRADUATE PROGRAM, JANUARY 2025 INTAKE
