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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 
 
 
FIELD GUIDING SKILLS PROGRAMME: ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
 
South African National Parks (SANParks) is the leading conservation authority in all national parks, responsible for 3 751 113 hectares of protected land in 20 national parks. It draws its mandate from National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, Act 57 of 2003.
Applications are hereby invited from unemployed youth who reside in the communities adjacent to our National Parks who wish to start a career in conservation. SANParks, in partnership with Cathsseta, is offering a unique opportunity to participate in a Skills Programme – in Field Guiding for a period of 6 months with a monthly stipend of R2 695.00 and a further fixed term contract of another one (1) year. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the learner upon completion of the programme.
Location Addo Elephant National Park
 
Requirements
  • Reside in the village/area within 1-100km from the National Park.
  • Under the age of 35.
  • South African Citizen.
  • Grade 12.
  • Clear criminal record.
  • Not have benefited from other SANParks skills programmes/learnership/internship etc before.
  • Physically fit.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE:
  • Learner must be willing to attend training in a site away from their hometown for a period of at least four (4) months with all expenses paid for by SANParks.
  • Applications must be emailed to addovacancies@sanparks.org
  • Applicants must attach a recent copy of their CV, certified copies of Matric/Grade 12 certificate, Certified ID copy, Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record), Proof of residence.
  • Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
 
Please Note
Appointment will be in accordance with EE plan targets.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
Salary R2 695.00 Per Month
 
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
Applicants must attach a recent copy of their CV, certified copies of Matric/Grade 12 certificate, Certified ID copy, Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record), Proof of residence.
Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link or QR code Field Guiding Skills Programme 2026/27 – Fill in form and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the following email address: addovacancies@sanparks.org
 
USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION: Field Guiding/2026
Applications not responded to within 14 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
 
Closing Date 02 February 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 





​SENIOR TRADE WORKER
 
A vacancy currently exists for a Senior Trade Worker at Golden Gate Highlands National Park. A person that will suit this position will be an all-rounder with general technical skills and be a problem solver and should have the ability to work independently at times. The successful candidate will report to the Technical Officer.
Location Golden Gate Highlands National Park
 
Requirements
  • Grade 12 certificate.
  • Trade certificate (Electrician/ Carpentry/ Civil/ Building Engineering)
  • 2 – 3 years’ working experience as a Trade worker or Supervision position in general technical/ maintenance field
  • Valid drivers’ license
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work on his/her own.
  • Completed Trade Workers Development Programs and/or technical courses will serve as an added advantage.
  • Do standby duties and work overtime on weekends & public holidays when required.
 
Responsibilities
  • Physically carrying out unskilled and semi-skilled tasks such as Civil & Electrical maintenance, electrical work, tiling, painting, and plumbing, building and welding in accordance with predetermined quality and productivity, and set standards.
  • Trade related work such as repairs or routine maintenance to buildings, structures, services (water, electrical, sewage and septic tank systems, and waste management), equipment, water pumps, etc.
  • Daily vehicle, equipment and electricity supply inspections, maintenance thereof and update of applicable log and time sheets.
  • Assistance with fuel and oil provision to all departments.
  • Daily stock control and reporting and documentation of any anomalies to supervisor.
  • General cleaning and upkeep of technical stores and equipment.
  • Driving duties include transport of equipment, materials and staff.
  • Perform daily services throughout the park providing a clean, safe and pleasant environment for staff and visitors.
  • Assist with other ad-hoc tasks as required by Supervisor / Management.
 
Please Note
Official accommodation will be provided within the park.
All applications that do not comply with the relevant requirements will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered.
The remuneration package includes a basic salary aligned with the Paterson B5 job grade, along with applicable allowances and benefits as outlined in the SANParks HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Service.
 
Paterson Grade B5
 
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 cover letter, and valid certified copies (not older than 3 months) of ID and all qualifications obtained to:
South African National Parks
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Attention: Hamilton Shirindza
Private Bag x 3
Clarens
9707
Email: Hamilton.Shirindza@sanparks.org
Candidates who do not apply via the provided link will not be considered.
 
https://forms.office.com/r/dWyp7SZbxW?origin=lprLink
 
Alternatively:  CV’s can be hand delivered to the HR Offices at Golden Gate Highlands National Park between 08h00 and 15h30.
 
Only quote Senior Trade Worker – Gladstone Technical in the subject line of your application.
 
 If you have not been responded to within 21 days of closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
 
Closing Date 01 February 2026










​2X GENERAL WORKERS
 
Two (2) x vacancies currently exist in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park: Gladstone Section, for a General Worker in the Conservation Department based at the Stables. The successful candidates will report to the Field Ranger Corporal.
Location Golden Gate Highlands National Park
 
Requirements
  • Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
  • 1-2 Years experience working in a conservation related field or Horse Riding.
  • Proficiency in English (spoken, read, and written) as well as any additional language.
  • Must be physically fit (fitness test to be conducted).
  • Knowledge of small plant use – chainsaw and Brushcutter.
  • Basic Firefighting knowledge.
  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
  • Basic First Aid will be an added advantage.
  • Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays.
 
Responsibilities
  • To assist in identifying and reporting horse related ailments to the Stable Supervisors/Horse Handler.
  • Assist with horse vaccinations, feeding, medical care and grooming when needed.
  • General maintenance at the Stable and upkeep of terrain, gardens, cleanliness of the paddocks, clean/cut grass around the Stables and Offices
  • To ensure riding equipment – saddles and bridles are cleaned and maintained.
  • Assist other Stables staff with Visitor outrides as needed.
  • Assisting with erecting and maintaining fences.
  • Assist on wildfire suppression, conducting prescribed burns and preparation of fire breaks.
  • Assisting with soil erosion and invasive plant control.
  • Infrastructure maintenance including buildings, hiking trails, and signage.
  • To ensure a high level of OHS practices are applied.
 
 
Please Note
Official accommodation will be provided within the park.
All application that do not comply with the relevant requirements will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered.
SANPARKS subscribes and is committed to the principle of employment equity and equal employment opportunities and appointments will be made in terms of SANParks Employment Equity Policy.
 
Paterson GradeA3
 
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 cover letter, and valid certified copies (not older than 3 months) of ID and all qualifications obtained to:
South African National Parks
Attention: Relebohile Mofokeng
Private Bag x 3
Clarens
9707
Email: Relebohile.Mofokeng@sanparks.org
Candidates who do apply via the provided link will not be considered:
https://forms.office.com/r/C0z0VJ4yJv?origin=lprLink
 
Alternatively: CV’s can be hand delivered to the HR Offices at Golden Gate Highlands National Park between 08h00 and 15h30.
 
NB: Only quote General Worker – Gladstone Stables in the subject line of your application.
 
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
 
Closing Date 01 February 2026