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
Matric/Grade 12/NCV level 4.
Firearm Competency-Self Loading Rifle (Unit standards 1196650 and 123511).
Firearm documentation required: Knowledge of firearm control act (unit standard 117705).
Valid Regulation 79.
Must have done a Basic Field Ranger course.
Valid SAPS clearance certificate and clean criminal record (Background screening to be conducted as part of the recruitment process).
Successful candidate will have to undergo medical fitness through a Medical practioner.
Understanding the Basic principles of Health & Safety (Health & Safety level1).
2 years’ experience as a Field Guard in a Big 5 Game Reserve
Ability to maintain alertness and endurance during prolonged field operations (weekends and after hours).
Medically and physically fit & passionate about conservation and people.
Added advantage/desired:
Advance Rifle Handling.
Firearm competency – Manual Loading/bolt action (Unit standards 119651 and 123519).
Responsibilities
Guarding participants/contractors and Conservation Monitoring.
Conduct law enforcement activities (Patrols, Monitoring, Anti-poaching, problem animal control by means of foot or vehicle).
Assisting the Corporal/Sergeant with area integrity management.
Enforcing law, order and discipline through NEMA (access control activities i.e Staff, visitors management, and safety).
Assist with Infrastructure Maintenance (Fence, Water points, Roads, etc).
Ensure accurate records of incidents or sightings are kept.
Assist with EPWP project in the park (WfW, WfE and WfWet).
Assist with Park management activities as requested by Line Managers.
Salary
R311 Per Day
Closing Date
12 June 2026
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