Location: Kruger, Golden Gate Highlands, Table Mountain, Addo Elephant, Mountain Zebra, Grasslands (EC), Namaqua, Augrabies Falls & Kgalagadi (various roles)
Employment Type: Permanent, Fixed-Term & EPWP Contracts
Closing Dates: 16 – 26 September 2025 (see individual roles)
Salary Range: EPWP R208 – R406 per day • Monthly R12,414 – R41,764 • Annual R156,003 – R1,179,570 (role-dependent)

SANParks manages a network of iconic national parks and conservation programmes across South Africa. We’re hiring across operations, conservation, aviation, veterinary wildlife services, infrastructure, administration and community programmes.

We are looking for dedicated people who are serious about conservation impact, visitor service, safety, and project delivery.

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Available Positions

1. EPWP: Skilled Environmental Monitors (Conservation) x5 – R311/day
   Location: Golden Gate Highlands NP • Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
   Requirements: Grade 12; physically fit; SAPS Clearance; driver’s licence & firearm competency advantageous; own transport.
   Key Focus: Law enforcement patrols & anti-poaching; infrastructure & trails upkeep; alien plant clearing; fire management; stables support; incident logs.
2. EPWP: Skilled Environmental Monitors (Technical Services) x2 – R311/day
   Location: Golden Gate Highlands NP • Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
   Requirements: Grade 12; Code 10 licence; 1+ year technical/maintenance experience; OHS awareness; weekend/OT flexibility.
   Key Focus: Electrical & minor repairs; carpentry/tiling/plumbing support; building/facility maintenance; fleet admin; stock control & work-area upkeep.
3. EPWP: Semi-Skilled Environmental Monitors (Socio-Economic) x2 – R208/day
   Location: Golden Gate Highlands NP • Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
   Requirements: Grade 12; env. certificate/diploma advantage; computer literacy; fit & field-ready; SAPS Clearance; local applicants preferred.
   Key Focus: Ecological monitoring & data; environmental education programmes; Wilgenhof EE Centre prep/cleanliness; H&S, stock & basic admin.
4. Clerical Environmental Monitor: Human Capital Management – R406/day
   Location: Golden Gate Highlands NP • Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
   Requirements: Grade 12; HR diploma/NHC; 1+ year HR admin; MS Office; high confidentiality & accuracy.
   Key Focus: Appointments/leaves/records; attendance & leave recon; minutes & HR statistics; medical aid support; wellness admin.
5. Receptionist (Paterson B5)
   Location: Mountain Zebra NP • Closing Date: 26 Sep 2025
   Requirements: National Diploma (Office Admin/Secretarial/Tourism/Hospitality); 2–3 yrs reception/admin; MS Outlook, Excel, Word; Roomseeker & driver’s licence advantageous; clear record; multilingual.
   Key Focus: Switchboard & front-of-house; visitor hosting; document/delivery handling; venue bookings & meeting logistics; AV & catering coordination; registers & brochures.
6. Administrator (Paterson C1)
   Location: Grasslands NP (Nqanqarhu/Maclear office) • Closing Date: 26 Sep 2025
   Requirements: NQF5 Admin/Office Mgmt (Finance); 1–3 yrs admin; MS Office; Code 08; assistant-accountant exp. advantageous.
   Key Focus: Filing/records; procurement & invoice processing; secretarial support & reporting; stock control; SCM docs & authorized requisitions.
7. APU Gate Guard – R156,003 – R205,733 p.a. (Paterson B1)
   Location: Addo Elephant NP • Closing Date: 24 Sep 2025
   Requirements: Grade 12; Ranger Fitness Selection; field-ranger/security/access-control exp. advantageous; medical fit.
   Key Focus: Access control & law-enforcement support; guest info & traffic control; gate-area upkeep; arrival/departure registers. Accommodation inside park; residency required.
8. Clerical Environmental Monitor: BSP – R406/day
   Location: Golden Gate Highlands NP • Closing Date: 19 Sep 2025
   Requirements: Grade 12; HR/Office/Business Admin diploma; 1+ year HR/office admin; MS Office (tested); clean record.
   Key Focus: BSP admin & compliance; document checks; HCM/finance admin; training & travel logistics; progress reporting; database upkeep; liaison.
9. Quantity Surveyors x3 – R630,000 – R945,000 p.a. (Paterson D1)
   Location: Kruger NP (role based outside park) • Closing Date: 23 Sep 2025
   Requirements: NQF7 QS degree/BTech; 5–7 yrs post-qual; CAQS apps; OHSA/Construction Regs; driver’s + own transport; professional reg. advantageous.
   Key Focus: Cost & budget control; BoQs & site measurements; cash-flow forecasts; monthly billing & payment certs; construction programmes; reports & estimating.
10. Research Assistant (Paterson B3)
    Location: Kimberley Scientific Services • Closing Date: 23 Sep 2025
    Requirements: Grade 12; conservation cert advantageous; GPS/CyberTracker; MS Teams/Excel/Word; 2–5 yrs field research; driver’s licence.
    Key Focus: Arid-parks research support; guiding/guarding assistance; site/equipment maintenance; monitoring, mapping & data capture; rehabilitation & reporting; fire-programme support.
11. Skilled Administration Environmental Monitor – R406/day (to 31 Mar 2026)
    Location: Table Mountain NP • Closing Date: 22 Sep 2025
    Requirements: Grade 12/NCV4 + N6 (HR/Office/Public Admin); 1+ year HR/admin; computer competency (assessed); local & youth/PLWD preference.
    Key Focus: Admin for BSP/monitor programmes; HCM & finance support; training/travel coordination; monthly progress reports; database & compliance.
12. Project Manager – Fixed Term (Paterson C4) – R41,763.75/month
    Location: Meerkat NP • Closing Date: 17 Sep 2025
    Requirements: National diploma (Conservation/Env. Mgmt); 2+ yrs project mgmt; 2–3 yrs soil/land rehab & alien clearing; H&S compliance; Code 08.
    Key Focus: Operational/strategic planning; HR & logistics; admin/finance control; stakeholder liaison; weekly/monthly reports; SHEQ & audits; mapping/data capture. Tool-of-Trade allowance possible; no housing.
13. Field Assistant – Fixed Term (Paterson B4) – R12,414.41/month + R2,559.55 housing
    Location: Namaqua NP • Closing Date: 17 Sep 2025
    Requirements: Grade 12; Code 08; MS Office; 2 yrs EPWP/contractor mentoring; H&S; land-rehab experience.
    Key Focus: Plan & support project tasks; mentor EPWP teams; production/quality monitoring; compliance; mapping & data; progress reporting; stakeholder liaison.
14. Assistant Project Manager – Fixed Term (Paterson C2) – R30,826.25/month
    Location: Augrabies Falls NP & Kgalagadi TF Park • Closing Date: 17 Sep 2025
    Requirements: Diploma (Nature Conservation/Env. Mgmt); 1+ yr project mgmt; 2 yrs invasive-alien clearing; 2 yrs H&S; Code 08.
    Key Focus: Planning & EPWP contractor mentoring; quality/production management; H&S compliance; finance/admin & stores; training/social interventions; mapping & reporting.
15. Manager: Wildlife Product Section (GPP & HVWAS) – R943,635 – R1,179,570 p.a. (Paterson D4)
    Location: Kruger NP • Closing Date: 16 Sep 2025
    Requirements: NQF8 (Env Sci/BVSc/Food/Meat/Env Health etc.); HMS & HACCP (compulsory); ISO22000 advantage; 5 yrs abattoir management; 3 yrs people management; Meat Safety Act & OHS knowledge; Code 08.
    Key Focus: Abattoir operations & high-value asset store; hygiene/QA & CCPs; compliance & audits; staff leadership & training; budgets & market development; process improvement; stakeholder engagement.
16. Helicopter Pilot – R630,000 – R945,000 p.a. (Paterson D1)
    Location: Kruger NP • Closing Date: 26 Sep 2025
    Requirements: SACAA HCPL + Sling & Night ratings; ≥3000 RW hrs (≥1000 turbine); AS350/H125 (≥100 hrs); game/cull rating & ≥250 hrs capture; DG & CRM; Class 1 medical; Code 08; background & integrity checks. (IF/NVG/long-line/Bambi, 500+ capture hrs, SAPS/HEMS/SAAF exp. advantageous).
    Key Focus: Anti-poaching & reaction; game capture/culling/vet support; census/surveys; sling/external cargo; logistics & humanitarian relief; NVG operations; VIP/charter; aircraft care & compliance.
17. Operations Manager: Veterinary Wildlife Services (Paterson D2)
    Location: Skukuza, Kruger NP • Closing Date: 25 Sep 2025
    Requirements: Tech Nature Conservation/BSc Conservation Mgmt; 4–6 yrs wildlife capture; heavy-vehicle & firearm competency; capture supervisor exp.; safety regs; finance/admin; staff supervision.
    Key Focus: Plan/coordinate wildlife operations; governance & budgets; mentor supervisors; deliver services for wildlife plans/sales/economy projects; risk & compliance; on-site capture/holding; operational data.

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Why Join SANParks?

✅ Purpose-driven work that protects SA’s biodiversity & communities
✅ Opportunities across conservation, operations, projects & visitor services
✅ Competitive packages (incl. EPWP entry pathways) and some roles with park accommodation
✅ Employment Equity commitment – PDI/HDSA and Persons with Disabilities encouraged to apply

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How to Apply

📌 Submit applications exactly as specified for each role (Microsoft Forms links and/or email submissions with certified documents). Ensure you include a detailed CV, certified qualifications/ID (and driver’s licence where required). Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. Vetting/fitness/medical checks may apply.

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Important Notes:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you don’t hear back within 14–21 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Some EPWP roles prioritise local residents—attach proof of residence where requested.