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Gate Guards X2
A vacancy exists for two (2) Gate Guards at Addo Elephant National Park (AENP Section). The successful incumbents will report to the APU Ranger Sergeant.
Location
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 (Std 10) Certificate.
- Successful completion of the Ranger Fitness Selection Program.
- Accredited Basic Field Ranger Training (will be an advantage)
- Relevant experience in conservation will be an advantage.
- Relevant experience in security/access control.
- Working knowledge of relevant conservation legislation.
- Must be willing to undergo a medical exam.
Responsibilities
- Law enforcement will include participating in access control, secure workspace, reporting, and communication.
- To resolve minor conflicts that may arise at the entrance gate.
- To provide detailed information to guests about the park.
- To prevent unauthorized removal of the park’s property, guard the entrance gate at the park.
- To open the gate to allow employees, deliveries, contractors, and authorized guests to enter the park.
- To check the credentials before allowing anyone to enter the park.
- To control traffic to and from the park’s buildings and grounds.
- To direct guests and authorized personnel to various parts of the park
- To perform maintenance duties such as mowing lawns and sweeping gate areas, etc.
- To record the arrival and departure of both employees and guests
Please Note
Official accommodation will be provided inside the park. It is an operational requirement for the successful candidate to live inside the park.
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B1 grade, and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
Paterson Grade
B1
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
USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION: APUGG-AENP/2
The application will only be completed when you have applied through the link: https://forms.office.com/r/UkitaLBrWv and have submitted all relevant documents to the following email address: addovacancies@sanparks.org
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID, driver’s license, and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
ATT: Ilze Jonker
Human Resource Department
Addo Elephant National Park
PO Box 52
Addo
6105
Fax: 0867300793
Closing Date
20 May 2025
Field Ranger Sergeant
A vacancy currently exists for a Field Ranger Sergeant Position at Mountain Zebra National Park.
Location
Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate
- Certificate (NQF level 6)/National Diploma in Conservation or related fields
- 2-5 years in field supervision of field rangers in a dangerous game area, and previous practical experience in natural resource management
- EMI Grade 5
- Field Ranger Basic Training
- Code 8 driver’s licence
- Computer literacy (MS Office, especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- A firearm competency certificate
- Should be firearm competent and have a certificate. (NB: valid SAPS Competency Certificate; Original Training Competency Certificate for Business Unit Standards; PFTC Statement of results indicating the unit standards for Law and Business Purpose Unit Standards)
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills
- The willingness to be based at an outpost throughout the park
- A healthy person with a high level of general fitness and mental alertness is required in this position
- Must be physically fit and be prepared to undergo a fitness test before the interview
- Must be willing to undergo a medical exam
Added Advantage:
- 5-10 years of in-field experience in dangerous game
- A valid code C1 driver’s license with a PDP will serve as an added advantage
- Master Tracker Training
- An Advanced Field Ranger training qualification
- EMI Grade 2 certification will be an added advantage
- Dog Handler Training
Responsibilities
- To assist the Senior Section Ranger with all management-related aspects to deliver on the biodiversity, area integrity, and cultural heritage mandate.
- To plan, implement, assess, and evaluate activities (patrols, firefighting, deployments, and census).
- To assist in the daily control of the financial management of the section.
- To assist with the management of asset control within the section.
- To assist in maintaining purposeful relationships with key stakeholders.
- To ensure the enforcement of good corporate governance and proactive risk management.
- To supervise the human capital of the section (training, mentoring, and coaching).
- To ensure effective patrolling for maximum area coverage.
- To ensure compliance with state-of-the-art integrity management standards.
- To enforce law, order, and discipline through all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- To assist in visitor management and safety when required.
Please Note
The successful candidate will be required to reside inside the national park, official accommodation will be made available.
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson C1 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
Paterson Grade
C1
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
Applications will only be completed when you have applied through the link or QR code: https://forms.office.com/r/Bvecmf4s8K and have submitted all relevant documents to the following email address: mountzebravacancies@sanparks.org
Closing Date
23 May 2025
We wish you all the best with your applications
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