SA National Parks Jobs

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Assistant: Veterinary

A vacancy currently exists in Kruger National Park, for an Assistant: Veterinary. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Veterinary Services.

Location
Kruger National Park

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.
Please Note
The remuneration package includes a basic salary aligned with the Paterson B3 job grade, along with applicable allowances and benefits as outlined in SANParks HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Service.

Appointment will be in accordance with EE Plan targets of the Park.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Paterson Grade
B3

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
Candidates who meet the above-mentioned requirements should apply using the link and forward their application, detailed CV with a cover letter, and valid certified copes (not older than 3 months) of ID and all qualifications obtained to:

South African National Parks

P.O. Box 787

Pretoria

0001

Email: Gift.thaoge@sanparks.org

Candidates who do not apply via the link provided below will not be conserved.

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing Date
01 June 2026

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Officer: Human Capital Management

A vacancy currently exists for an Officer: Human Capital Management at Mokala National Park. The successful candidate will report to the Park Manager.

Location

Mokala National Park

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• Degree qualification in HR or Social Science will be an added advantage.
• 2 – 4 years’ experience in a similar HCM role.
• 2 years in a clerical role.
• Valid Code B driver’s license. (Added advantage).
• Strong computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc).
• Knowledge of HR legislation (BCEA, EE, LRA, Skills Development act, etc.).
• Experience with HR systems (e.g. SAGE 300).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Administer recruitment and selection processes, including drafting adverts, shortlisting, interview coordination, and on-boarding.
• Ensure integrity of employee data on SAGE 300, People Management Module, ensure that information is captured correctly.
• Coordinate induction sessions and exit procedures (resignations, retirements, dismissals).
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual HCM reports.
• Consolidate information for performance management.
• Assist with investigations, compiling reports and coordinate payments of death claims.
• Assist with coordination and implementation of Employee Wellness interventions and administration thereof.
• Provide guidance on HCM policies, procedures, and labour relations.
• Support the implementation of the HCM strategy and operational plan.
• Represent HCM in disciplinary hearings.
• Assist with coordination, facilitation and implementation of Learning and Development initiatives.
• Establish and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure proper leave management.
• Assist with Injury on Duty (IOD) claims.
• Administration of Uniform requirements.
• Ensure compliance through periodic audits and accurate data management.

Please Note

Official accommodation will be provided inside the Park.

The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive cost to company salary, based on the scale of a position with a Paterson C2 job grade, allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Appointment will be in accordance with EE Plan targets of the Park.

Paterson Grade

C2

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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

An application letter with detailed CV and supporting documents such as certified copies of qualifications, ID & Driver’s License, and other relevant documents.

Please address your application to the following address:

Gift Thaoge

South African National Parks

P.O. Box 787

Pretoria

0001

Email:  Gift.Thaoge@sanparks.org

Candidates who do not apply via the link provided below will not be conserved.

If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing Date

01 June 2026

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Senior Manager: Conservation Management (Cape Region)

The Organisation requires the services of a suitably qualified, experienced, and dynamic individual for the position of Senior Manager: Conservation Management within the Cape Region. This position will report directly to the Regional General Manager: Cape Region and will be based at the Cape Regional Offices, Mount Pleasant, Cape Town.

Requirements

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Nature Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, or related field.
• A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 will be advantageous.
• 6–8 years’ experience in Conservation Management and/or Protected Areas Management.
• Minimum of 8 years’ senior management experience within a conservation or environmental management field.
• Valid Code B Driver’s Licence.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience in Fire Management.
• Appointment as Environmental Management Inspector (EMI) and Peace Officer will be advantageous.
• Firearm competency certification will be advantageous.
• Must be physically fit.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Good communication & Conflict resolution.
• Leadership Skills.
• People development and empowerment.
• Programme and project management.
• Financial management for projects.
• Change management.
• Problem solving and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of conservation management, biodiversity protection, environmental compliance, and protected area governance within the Cape Region.
• Lead and coordinate integrated conservation operations, including ecosystem management, wildlife management, invasive species control, wilderness protection, and environmental monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, biodiversity, labour, safety, and governance legislation, policies, and standards.
• Oversee conservation planning, Environmental Management Programmes (EMPs), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and ecological sustainability initiatives.
• Manage law enforcement support, territorial integrity, conservation risk management, incident coordination, and environmental compliance reporting.
• Lead, develop, and manage multidisciplinary conservation teams, including workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and organisational capability development.
• Provide strategic financial oversight, including budgeting, expenditure control, resource allocation, and compliance with PFMA and Supply Chain Management requirements.
• Build and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships with government institutions, conservation agencies, NGOs, tourism stakeholders, community structures, and strategic partners.
• Negotiate and oversee co-management and contractual conservation agreements and represent the organisation in relevant conservation and governance forums.

Please Note

The remuneration package includes an all -inclusive Cost to Company salary based on salary scale of Grade D5.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Applicants in possession of foreign qualification are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Paterson Grade

D5

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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

Only interested persons who meet the above stated requirement should apply using the following link:

Supporting Documents such as Detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID and other relevant documents must be emailed to WCNP.vacancies@sanparks.org using reference number SNRCONS/05/2025 in subject line. Application that does not meet the requirements will not be considered.

For enquiries: Contact Brenda Mbem on Tel: 021 659 1704.

Applications that have not been responded to within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Closing Date

08 June 2026

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Room Attendant

A vacancy currently exists for a Room Attendant at Golden Gate National Park, based at Golden Gate Hotel and Chalets. Reporting to the Chalets Supervisor.

Location

Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NVC Level 4
• 1-2 years’ work experience in public cleaning or Tourism environment.
• Certificate in Public Cleaning added as advantage.
• Cleaning in a hotel or similar establishment added as advantage.
• Required to work over weekends and on Public Holidays as well as shifts and assist in other departments on request of management.
• Knowledge of First Aid.
• Hygiene skills.
• Understanding English.
• Punctual, neat, and responsible.
• Comply with OHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning in and around chalets (changing bed linen, sweeping, and mopping floors or vacuuming, polish furniture, empty trash containers.
• Cleaning public area.
• Reporting abnormalities to supervisor.
• Control inventory items and ensure that the appropriate amount of inventory items is present in chalets.
• Report maintenance defaults into maintenance register.
• Help in laundry when necessary.
• Delivers high-quality service, is committed to continuous improvement.
• Manage customer expectations.
• Address customer needs.
• Evaluate customer service.
• Respond to and anticipates client needs in timely, professional, helpful and courteous manner, using effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective plans, schedules, prioritizes and control activities.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks so they can be performed within the specified time and achieve the most efficient use of time.

Please Note

The role requires availability of duties on weekends and public holidays.

Accommodation will be provided within the park.

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson A-Band grading, allowance and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Service of SANParks.

Paterson Grade

A2

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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

Please address your application Letter, accompanied by a CV, to the following address:

Attention: Miss Relebohile Mofokeng

Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Private Bag X3

Clarens

9707

Fax: 086 625 7548

Email: Relebohile.Mofokeng@sanparks.org

Alternatively: CV’s can be hand delivered to the HR Offices at Golden Gate Highlands National Park between 08h00 and 15h30. Only quote Room Attendant – Brandwag Hotel in the subject line of your application.

Candidates who do not apply via the link provided will not be considered. https://forms.office.com/r/K3kuAte0Rf

All applications that do not comply with the relevant requirements will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered. If you have not been responded to within 21 days of closing date

Closing Date

10 June 2026

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Senior Manager: Compliance

The Organisation requires the services of a Senior Manager: Compliance. This position will report to the General Manager: Legal Services and will be based at the Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Location

Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• Be in possession of an NQF 7 in B. Iuris/ B.Proc. BCom (Law).
• Should be an Admitted Attorney.
• Should have a Compliance Certification/Qualification.
• NQF 8 in LLB will be desirable.
• Membership with the Compliance Institute or appropriate professional institution would be an added advantage.
• Should have 5 – 8 years post-qualification experience in compliance/regulatory/legal of which a minimum of 3 years must be at a management level.
• PFMA; Treasury Regulations; Generally Accepted Compliance Practices (GACP), King Code, ISACA and IIA Standards,
• Computer Literacy.
• Compliance, Legislative and Regulatory compliance and statutory interpretation principles in a state-owned institution.
• Drafting policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Finance, Human Resources and SCM Principles and methodologies.
• Risk assessment methodologies.
• Effective Communication.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Leadership.
• Conflict management.
• Problem solving
• Reporting.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Results driven.
• Detail oriented.
• Assertiveness.
• Customer centric.

Responsibilities

• Develop SANParks compliance risk universe register.
• Develop SANParks compliance plan and calendar aligned with the risk register.
• Develop compliance standard operating procedures and process flows.
• Develop compliance Risk management plans for the Top 10 Compliance Risks.
• Develop Templates and documents for Compliance practices within SANParks and reporting on compliance to SANParks Governance Structures [Exco, ARC, Board].
• Participate in engagements and consultation discussions with Regulators including National Treasury.
• Participate in development of SANPARKS Top 20 Regulatory Universe.
• Support and guide the organisation in developing function specific Compliance Agendas.
• Support and guide the organisation in developing internal controls associated with identified compliance risks for e.g., development of key policies; standard operation procedures, process flows etc.
• Support and guide the organisation in developing internal compliance risks controls aligned with the Compliance Risk Universe.
• Promote initiatives that promote initiatives that Support and enhance the development and entrenchment of a culture of compliance.
• Promote initiatives that assess and measure the compliance maturity of the organisation (annual surveys, benchmark).
• Review Compliance Infrastructure including policies and procedures.
• Assess compliance risk internal controls.
• Lead training on compliance practices to Management.
• Monitor the tracking and closing/resolution of all compliance findings and commitments.
• Produce management information on compliance in relations for reporting to Board, Audit and Risk Committee and EXCO.
• Liaise with other assurers on issues of combined assurance, knowledge sharing, identification of compliance themes, creation of a joined-up approach to compliance activities etc.
• Report on the Compliance Work Plan /programme.
• Ensure maintenance Compliance records.
• Prepare repots to the Exco, ARC and Board.
• Determine the departments priorities.
• Develop and implement efficiency measures to ensure optimum capacity utilisation and performance.
• Manage human, physical, and financial resources in line with the organisational policies, processes, and procedures.

Please Note

Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit evaluated results from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

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

Salary

R 1 115 100.00 – R 1 672 650.00 Annual Package

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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

Fill the application form and forward their applications, which should consist of a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within 3 three-month periods) to the following address: Applications form must be submitted via the following link or Scan the QR Code:

Human Capital Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

E-mail: recruitments1@sanparks.org

If you do not receive a response within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Appointments will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity policies.

Closing Date

11 June 2026

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2 X Occupational Health & Safety Practitioners (Fixed-Term Contract)

SANParks is looking for two Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners under the Technical Services division within the Kruger National Park on a three-year fixed-term contract.  The positions report to the Programme Manager: Technical Services. The incumbent will be allocated the available accommodation the park.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To ensure Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) implementation optimisation, coordination as well as compliance to both legal and world best practices in Occupational Risk Management.

Location

Kruger National Park

Requirements

• National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety will be an added advantage.
• 2-3 years’ relevant experience.
• Registered with a Professional body SACPCMP and or Saiosh membership.
• Computer literacy, particularly with regard to Windows97, MS Word Excel and Power Point is essential.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s Licence is an additional requirement.
• Knowledge of the relevant legislations such as the Skills Development, Employment Equity and Basic Conditions of Employment Acts.
• Good Communication skills.
• Interpersonal relations.

Responsibilities

• To implement incident reporting systems and procedures.
• To draw up implementation monitoring and control systems.
• To coordinate periodic audits, workplace inspections at Technical Services depots.
• To compile periodic statistical information and reports.
• To evaluate all programmes and procedures periodically.
• To conduct departmental incident investigations and report to the OHS office.
• To check the safety file of the contractors prior the commencement of the construction.
• Assessment and approval of contractor’s health and safety plan.
• Form part of the project meetings from planning until the end.
• Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems.
• To provide advice to line at Technical Services.
• To liaise with internal and external professional bodies and stakeholders.

Please Note

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The appointment will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity plan.

Salary

R501 165.00 Annual Package

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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 letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications certified within the last 6 months to the following address:

Kruger National Park

Human Capital Management

Attention: Human Capital Manager

Private Bag X402

SKUKUZA

1350

Tel No: (013) 735-4381

E–mail: jobapplications7@sanparks.org

If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

Closing Date

12 June 2026

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We wish you all the best with your applications