Website South African National Parks (SANParks)
South African National Parks is one of the world's leading conservation and scientific research bodies and a leading proponent of maintaining the indigenous natural environment. South African National Parks, (SANParks), manages a system of parks which represents the indigenous fauna, flora, lands… read morecapes and associated cultural heritage of the country. Of all the national parks, most have overnight tourist facilities, with an unrivalled variety of accommodation in arid, coastal, mountain and bushveld habitats. National parks offer visitors an unparalleled diversity of adventure tourism opportunities including game viewing, bush walks, canoeing and exposure to cultural and historical experiences. Conferences can also be organised in many of the parks. The national parks are: Addo Elephant, Agulhas, Augrabies, Bontebok, Camdeboo, Garden Route, Golden Gate, Karoo, Kgalagadi, Kruger, Mapungubwe, Marakele, Mokala, Mountain Zebra, Namaqua, Table Mountain,Tankwa Karoo, West Coast and |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld.
Requirements
Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
Proficiency in English (spoken, read, and written) as well as any additional language.
Must be physically fit (fitness test to be conducted).
Chainsaw and Brushcutter experience, attach certificate or competency.
Experience in horse riding, working at a Stable and saddling horses.
Added Advantage:
Exposure to nature conservation related work (invasive plant clearing, integrated fire management that includes wildfire suppression, implementation of firebreaks, prescribed burns).
Basic Firefighting Certificate.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
Knowledge of Laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to the field.
Certificate in Basic First Aid.
Responsibilities
To assist in identifying and reporting horse related ailments to the Stable Supervisors/Horse Handler.
Assist with horse vaccinations, feeding, medical care and grooming when needed.
General maintenance at the Stable and upkeep of terrain, gardens, cleanliness of the paddocks, clean/cut grass around the Stables and Offices
To ensure riding equipment – saddles and bridles are cleaned and maintained.
Assist other Stables staff with Visitor outrides as needed.
Assisting with erecting and maintaining fences.
Assist on wildfire suppression, conducting prescribed burns and preparation of fire breaks.
Assisting with soil erosion and invasive plant control.
Infrastructure maintenance including buildings, hiking trails, and signage.
To ensure a high level of OHS practices are applied.
Apply via company website ( N / A ) or
www.sanparks.org