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.
Qualification related to veterinary science, laboratory support services, animal health, wildlife management, or conservation fields will be an added advantage.
1-2 years’ experience in veterinary support services, laboratory, or wildlife operations.
3 years related experience in a similar role will be an added advantage.
Basic communication skills.
Understanding of wildlife handling, capture support, and field operations.
Knowledge of hygiene, biosecurity, and laboratory safety standards.
Good teamwork and ability to support multidisciplinary veterinary teams.
Attention to detail in handling samples, records, and consumables.
Responsibilities
Prepare capture equipment, treatment drugs, and consumables.
Assist veterinarians during wildlife immobilisation procedures.
Assist veterinarians with loading, transport, and release of animals.
Ensure animal welfare and safety during handling.
Data capture during wildlife immobilisation procedures.
Clean, prepare maintain laboratory glassware, utensils, apparatus, and veterinary equipment.
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of veterinary facilities, laboratories, and work areas.
Ensure equipment and workplaces comply with laboratory safety and hygiene standards.
Conduct stock control of veterinary consumables and supplies.
Monitor stock usage levels and report shortages when necessary.
Assist in maintaining availability of consumable required for veterinary operations.
Apply laboratory and workplace safety procedures during all activities.
Adhere to organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Support basic administrative and operational.
Closing Date
01 June 2026
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