SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS) VACANCIES

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MANAGING EXECUTIVE PARKS DIVISION (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
SANParks requires the services of a Managing Executive Parks Division. This position is on a fixed term contract of 5 years and will be based in Groenkloof, Pretoria reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The position provides both leadership and strategic direction for the execution of the Parks Divisional strategy and mandate through the efficient and effective utilization of resources.
Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)
 
Requirements

• Master’s degree in Commerce / Business Management / Conservation/ Science / Tourism.
• Senior management experience in a relevant field for a period of at least 10 to 12 years of which 7 years at Executive Management level.
• Park Management Experience.
• Financial Management and Commercial skills.
• A sound understanding of legislative framework including corporate governance.
• Ability to manage diversity within a complex environment
• Knowledge of the Conservation and Tourism industry.
• Strategic planning and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage and operate in a matrix environment.
• Good communication, Networking and Stakeholder Relationship Building skills.
• People management and Coaching skills.

 
Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the Parks Divisional functional strategy aligned with the overall organizational strategy.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Business Plan to deliver on strategic objectives.
• Ensure business efficiency and optimize commercial opportunities.
• Provide leadership, development, and management of human capital to build a high performance culture.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders for mutual benefit.
• Drive customer-centric service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Champion effective change management, transformation, and innovation.
• Promote sound corporate governance and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Enhance Tourism products and commercialization.
• Effective management of Infrastructure and facilities maintenance and management.
• Ensure effective management of environmental crime.
• Enhance and effective financial management within Public Finance Management Framework.
• Effective Management of all support functions.

 
 
Please Note
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications should submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer.
The appointment will be done as per SANParks Employment Equity Plan.
 
Salary Annual Package: R 2 247 210.00 – R 3 370 815.00
 
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
A cover letter, detailed Curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:
Human Resources Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
E-mail: Mpho.daniso@sanparks.org
 
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful
 
Closing Date 26 November 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 

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FUEL ATTENDANT
A vacancy currently exists for a Fuel Attendant at Addo Elephant National Park in the Tourism Department. The successful candidate will report to the Duty Manager. Successful candidate will be required to provide own transport and accommodation as the park does not have staff accommodation.
Location Addo Elephant National Park
 
Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent
• 1 – 2 years’ experience as a fuel attendant.
• Occupational Health and Safety experience.
• Knowledge of Customer Care Principals.
• Basic Accounting Skills and Mathematical skills are essential.
• Previous cash handling skills are essential.
• Good interpersonal skills, communication and listening skills are essential.
• Proficiency in two languages (including English) is essential.
• Candidate should be willing to complete a Practical Exam as part of their interview.

Added Advantage:

• 1 year experience in the Tourism Industry.
• Occupational Health and Safety certificate.
• First Aid level 1 certificate.

 
Responsibilities

• Providing a general service at the filling station (that includes filling vehicles with fuel and oil, taking of payments for transactions, checking of water and oil, tyre pressure and cleaning of windscreen).
• Taking daily fuel pump readings and ensuring that the readings reconcile with actual sales for the day.
• Ensuring that the safety measures at the filling station are always adhered to and in accordance with the relevant legislation.
• Perform basic tasks such as the regular cleaning of the filling station and its surroundings ensuring neatness and hygiene.
• Daily control over fuel and oil stock levels via dip readings.
• Ordering of fuel as per the procurement protocol when fuel levels are low.
• Ensure fuel prices are changes according to pricing schedule.
• Being polite and attentive when serving customers and prevent mistakes by remembering customers’ requirements.
• Must be able to give sufficient information and directions to customers of the park and surrounding areas/towns/attractions.
• Verifying signatures on manual coupons as well as the accuracy of calculations.
• Checking for correctness, faults or problems in equipment and machinery, recording in reports, documents, and cash ups documentation.
• Ad-Hoc duties as per instruction of line manager.

 
 
Please Note
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B1 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.
SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. No late applications will be accepted after the closing date.
 
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
A Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION: AENP/FUA8F
Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link: https://forms.office.com/r/Y1ecwspAZc and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the following email address: addovacancies@sanparks.org
ATT: Ilze Jonker
Human Resource Department
Addo Elephant National Park
PO Box 52
Addo
6105
Fax: 0867300793
 
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
 
Closing Date 19 November 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 

​3X ROOM ATTENDANTS
Permanent vacancies exist for three (3) Attendant: Rooms positions at Addo Elephant National Park in the Tourism Department. The successful candidates will report to the Camp supervisor.
Successful candidate will be required to provide own transport and accommodation as the park does not have staff accommodation.
Location Addo Elephant National Park
 
Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent.
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in Housekeeping.
• 1 year experience in the Tourism Industry.
• Proficiency in two languages (including English) is essential.
• Occupational Health and Safety knowledge.
• Time Management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and public holidays as required by the supervisor.
• Knowledge of working with cleaning chemicals.
• Added Advantage:
• Occupational Health and Safety certificate.
• First Aid level 1 certificate.
• Housekeeping certificate.

 
Responsibilities

• Cleaning in and around chalets (changing bed linen, sweeping and mopping floors, polish furniture, empty trash containers) etc.
• Cleaning public areas (ablution blocks, admin offices, reception area) to ensure that high levels of hospitality standards are maintained.
• Reporting abnormalities including inventory shortages, breakages, and equipment and maintenance faults to supervisor.
• Control inventory items and ensure that the appropriate amounts of inventory items are present in chalets.
• Report all lost and found property to Supervisor.
• Ensure that keys are controlled and well always secured.
• Assist with laundry duties when required, monthly stock takes on linen, cleaning materials and equipment.
• Have a knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and to ensure a high level of OHS practises are applied.
• Regulating traffic flow and visitor parking.
• Ad-Hoc duties as per instruction of line manager.
• Minimal interaction with guests and assisting them with basic queries.

 
 
Please Note
SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. No late applications will be accepted after the closing date.
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson A3 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.
 
Paterson Grade A3
 
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
A Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION: AENP/FUA8R
Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link:
https://forms.office.com/r/3VWbKTLjFa and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the following email address: addovacancies@sanparks.org
ATT: Ilze Jonker
Human Resource Department
Addo Elephant National Park
PO Box 52
Addo
6105
Fax: 0867300793
 
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
 
Closing Date 19 November 2025

​2X GENERAL WORKER
Vacancies currently exist for two (x2) General Workers at Addo Elephant National Park in the Tourism Department. The successful candidates will report to the Duty Manager.
Successful candidate will be required to provide own transport and accommodation as the park does not have staff accommodation.
Location Addo Elephant National Park
 
Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent.
• 1 – 2 years’ experience as a General Worker.
• 1 year experience in the Tourism Industry.
• Proficiency in two languages (including English) is essential.
• Occupational Health and Safety knowledge.
• Time Management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and public holidays as required by the supervisor.
• Knowledge of operating general garden tools.

Added Advantage:

• Occupational Health and Safety certificate.
• First Aid level 1 certificate.
• Chainsaw certificate/ competency.
• Brush Cutter certificate/ competency.

 
Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties (terrain duties, garbage removal, cleaning of picnic areas, ablutions, office buildings, and surrounding areas) to prescribe set standards of SANParks.
• To maintain equipment, machinery and tools within the incumbents’ capabilities.
• To assist with collection of supplies when necessary.
• Have a knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and to ensure a high level of OHS practises are applied.
• Regulating traffic flow and visitor parking.
• Ad-Hoc duties as per instruction of line manager

 
Please Note
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson A3 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.
SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. No late applications will be accepted after the closing date.
 
Paterson Grade A3
 
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
A Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION: AENP/FUA8G
Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link:
https://forms.office.com/r/U3Wdgw6SnT and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the following email address: addovacancies@sanparks.org
ATT: Ilze Jonker
Human Resource Department
Addo Elephant National Park
PO Box 52
Addo
6105
Fax: 0867300793
 
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
 
Closing Date 19 November 2025