national park jobs

Vacancies currently exists for 2x highly motivated individuals with the necessary skills and experience to fill the positions of Field Rangers for the Darlington Dam Section in Addo Elephant National Park. The successful incumbents will report to the Field Ranger Corporal.

Location

Addo Elephant National Park

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Basic Field Ranger Training
• EMI Grade 5 (desirable)
• NQF 2 National Certificate in Conservation Guardianship.
• NQF level 4 Handle and Use a Self-Loading Rifle Firearm Proficiency is required, certificate should be provided. (NB: valid SAPS Competency Certificate; Original Training Competency Certificate for Business Unit Standards, Statement of results indicating the unit standards for Law and Business Purpose Unit Standards.)
• Valid code B driver’s license (desirable)
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in Nature Conservation.
• Willingness to work with K9’s

The following will be an added advantage:

• K9 handling experience.
• Working knowledge of relevant Conservation Legislation.
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge of MS Office especially MS Word, MS Excel
• Clear Criminal Record (candidates will be screened).
• High level of physical fitness (please be prepared to undergo a fitness test).
• Availability to work flexible hours e.g. weekends, public holidays, standby duties as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Law Enforcement duties include participating in regular patrols (Foot/ Vehicle/ Canine Patrols) in areas that are inaccessible by vehicle and in difficult, mountainous terrain within the boundaries of the park.
• Anti-poaching operations that will require the applicant to work flexitime, night shift and overtime.
• Follow correct procedures for basic documenting and reporting on law enforcement activities.
• Assistance with natural resources management that includes the implementation of invasive plant, alien biota and unnatural soil erosion and fire management.
• Daily recording of activities in the pocket and occurrence books. Maintain records and prepare reports of work activities.
• Capturing of field DATA electronically including situational reports.
• Assistance with the management of the fauna that includes water provision, the control, game capture and transportation of animals.
• Assist with the control of visitor’s behaviour and access.
• Assist with the control of EPWP contractors’ movement within the park.
• Fence patrols and fence maintenance.
• General maintenance of conservation infrastructure such as generators, pumps, storerooms and including terrain near visitor facilities.
• Assist with maintenance and management of all assets.

Please Note

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified.

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B3 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.

Appointment will be in accordance with EE plan targets.

Salary

R172,766.43 – R232,433.29 Annual Package

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Application will only be completed when you have completed the below steps:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7m41UWgOJEer4U9EDLMxFIyTMLeMsGBJu6onagiPHBBUREwzR01LNjNIR09ONjFMU1IyU1pJNDI5WiQlQCN0PWcu

Accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, Certified copies of ID, Driver’s License, and relevant qualifications to: addovacancies@sanparks.org

Closing Date

19 November 2026