Divemaster Internship and Shark Diver Leader Program
Train at Protea Banks, South Africa
Welcome to one of the most exciting shark diving internships in the world
The start of your professional adventure
The Divemaster Internship and Shark Diver Leader Program at Protea banks with Dive In Adventure Tours is designed for divers who want more than just another certification. This is for people who feel at home in the ocean, who want to work with sharks, guide divers, and gain real experience in challenging open ocean conditions.
Based at world famous Protea Banks on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast of South Africa, this internship gives you the chance to train in deep offshore shark diving while learning how to become a confident and professional dive leader.
If you can dive here, you can dive almost anywhere.
Why Train at Protea Banks?
Protea Banks is one of the top shark diving destinations in the world.
This deep offshore reef is famous for strong currents, blue water drifts, and incredible shark encounters. The conditions are real, raw, and exciting. Every dive is different.
During your internship you may encounter:
Bull sharks
Tiger sharks
Hammerhead sharks
Oceanic blacktip sharks
Ragged-tooth sharks
Giant guitar sharks
Dolphins
Humpback whales in season
This is not pool training or easy tropical diving. This is real ocean experience that builds strong, capable divers.
What You Will Learn
Real Ocean Experience
This internship is hands on from day one. You will not just be observing, you will become part of the daily life and operations at Protea Banks.
Your days will start early with preparing equipment, helping the crew, and launching through the surf before heading offshore for shark dives in the open ocean.
During the internship you will be involved in:
Surf launches and boat preparation
Gear setup and diver assistance
Safety procedures and dive briefings
Guiding and supporting certified divers
Shark diving operations and daily logistics
Learning how to read ocean conditions and currents
Spotting marine life and assisting underwater
Drift diving in blue water conditions
Working closely with the crew and dive team
Life at Protea Banks is exciting, challenging, and ocean focused. You will meet divers from all over the world, gain real experience in advanced diving conditions, and become part of a close diving community
Prerequisites
To join the Divemaster internship, you should have:
Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent)
Rescue Diver certification
Valid First Aid / CPR certification
Good comfort in the water and strong motivation to learn
Medical clearance for diving
If you still need Rescue Diver or other prerequisites, we can help you complete them.
Internship Duration
We offer flexible internship lengths depending on your goals and experience level.
Options include:
Short professional experience programs
Full Divemaster internships
Extended shark diver leader training
Internship plus safari packages
The longer you stay, the more experience and confidence you gain.
Career Opportunities
Becoming a Divemaster opens doors worldwide. Many graduates continue working in dive centers, liveaboards, marine conservation projects, or continue to Instructor level.
Our internship gives you real experience that prepares you for professional work in the dive industry.
Start Your Professional Diving Journey
If you are ready to take the next step, join us at Protea Banks and experience one of the most exciting training environments in the world.
If you dream about living by the ocean, diving with sharks, and becoming a professional dive leader, this is your chance.
Train in one of the shark hotspots of the world.
Push your limits.
Gain real experience.
Become the diver you want to be.
Contact us to learn about availability, duration options, and pricing.
Dive In Adventure Tours, where passion becomes profession.