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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 
 
 
 
HANDYMAN X1
 
Vacancies currently exist for One (1) Handyman in Table Mountain National Park. The successful candidates will report to the relevant Line Manager. The successful candidate will have to provide their own accommodation as there is no official accommodation in the park.
Location Table Mountain National Park
 
Requirements
  • Grade 12 (Matric)/NCV level 4 or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license is essential
  • A minimum of three (3) years practical experience in a technical / maintenance field.
  • Communication skills both Written and Verbal (English)
  • Basic knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, carpentry maintenance and equipment repairs.
  • Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Basic general administration skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and under unfavourable conditions.
  • Able to work on weekends & public holidays as required.
  • Candidates will be required to conduct a practical assessment.
The following will be an added advantage:
  • Valid PDP
  • Computer literacy with a working knowledge of MS Office especially MS Word, MS Excel,
  • Electrical, Aircon, Refrigerator, Plumbing, Carpentry, or related Trade Certificate will be an added advantage.
  • Trade Certificate will be an added advantage.
 
Responsibilities
  • Physically carrying out relevant maintenance semi-skilled tasks such as repairs, plumbing, welding, maintenance of air conditioners and refrigerators, electrical works, civil works in accordance with predetermined quality and productivity standards.
  • Routine maintenance of tourist buildings, terrain, staff accommodation, ablution blocks, administration and other infrastructures services e.g. electricity, boreholes pumps, sewer systems, buildings and equipment, as well as assisting with inspection of maintenance contractors’ work.
  • Daily recording of maintenance works performed and maintenance needs.
  • Transporting equipment, materials and staff and conducting vehicle inspections.
  • Assisting with the planning, scheduling and execution of technical tasks.
  • Ordering of stock and assisting with supply chain processes.
  • Basic housekeeping and other adhoc task identified by supervisor.
  •  Assisting with general administrative tasks such as the recording of stock and inventory (equipment & tools), completion of time sheets, log sheets, leave forms and other month end reporting.
 
 
Please Note
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B2 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the Conditions of Service of SANParks.
Paterson Grade B2
 
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:
https://forms.office.com/r/2SBm7JCy0a
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Supporting Documents such as Detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID & Driver’s License and other relevant documents must be emailed to BNP.vacancies@sanparks.org using reference number HM/01/26R in subject. Application that does not qualify will be regarded as unsuccessful.
For enquiries: Contact Eddy Mavanga on 021 712 0590.
Applications that have not been responded to within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.
 
Closing Date 17 February 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 






​PRACTITIONER: HCM PAYROLL
 
The Organisation requires the services of a Practitioner: HCM Payroll. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)
 
Requirements
  • Diploma in Human Resources, Payroll. A Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Accredited training on Sage 300 People system.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in payroll administration.
  • Experience of working with large volumes of payroll.
  • Knowledge or experience with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems).
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Effective communication (verbal and written)
  • Information management
  • Confidentiality
  • Analytical skills
  • Time management skills
  • Planning and organising
  • Conflict management
  • Presentation skills
  • Intermediate knowledge of Excel
  • Listening skills
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Making rule-based and analytical decision.
The following will be advantages:
  • South African Payroll Association member
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience on Sage 300 People
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
  • SARS EMP submission experience, monthly EMP201 as well as Annual and Bi-annual submission.
 
Responsibilities
  • Maintain, monitor, and review information on the payroll system to ensure all information is accurate and up to date.
  • Run reports from the payroll systems and compare data after payroll processing for accuracy of information on the system.
  • Ensure all payroll input has been signed off by the relevant parties.
  • Review of payroll calculations as per tax legislation and company policies.
  • Record keeping of all supporting documents.
  • Ensure employees are linked to the correct primary position.
  • Liaise with line management to ensure employee information and salaries are completed timeously and accurately.
  • Close payroll off on time with 100% correct data and assist with payroll variances.
  • Effective communication to all stakeholders regarding any changes or updates regarding payroll.
  • Assist with Annual and bi-annual tax submission on SARS easyfile.
  • Assist with monthly EMP201 submissions on efiling.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the payroll officer/clerk by ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.
  • Process all payroll input for earnings, deductions, company contributions, fringe benefits exactly as per instruction document as and when required monthly.
  • Uploading of bulk batches and reconciling input processed.
  • Run payroll checks and balance the payroll before manger runs the variance report.
  • Ensure that payroll deadlines as per remuneration schedule are met on a monthly basis.
  • Coordinate, the extrapolation, controlling and distribution of variance reports and other reports required by line management.
  • Import and generate overtime worked and other allowances as per payroll instructions submitted.
  • Link new employees to ess and correct leave setup as per payroll instructions.
  • Compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages and compile a reporting.
  • Work closely with benefits unit to ensure monthly changes are done correctly and each change is accompanied with instruction document.
  • Process employee transfers, promotions within the organisation and transfer of leave setup and hierarchy setup to new entity.
  • Process and reconcile all miscellaneous input for deductions for external stakeholders such as garnishees, insurances and other stakeholders in accordance with policies and procedures including statutory requirements.
  • Completion of quarterly statistics.
  • Prepare and maintain payroll record and reports for audit purposes and requirements.
  • Give input on the review of payroll policies and procedures.
  • Assist with regular updates of the payroll sops.
  • Assist with the implementation of corrective measures to address audit findings.
  • Ensure payroll tickets/queries are being attended to by officers within the sal.
  • Compliance with employee, tax and labour regulations. Stay up to date with any labour or legislative change.
  • Take part in training initiatives including subordinates.
  • Ensure contracting, bi-annual reviews process is completed and signed off.
  • Provide continuous guidance and support to subordinates.
  • Engage employees on matters relating to payroll and benefit through awareness sessions.
  • Drive regular employee information updates.
  • Resolving payroll discrepancies and queries.
  • Assist with streamlining of payroll processes.
 
 
Please Note
Candidates who have previously applied for this role are kindly requested to submit a new application.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Paterson Grade C3
 
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 Capital Management Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
E-mail: Mpho.Daniso@sanparks.org
 
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.
 
Closing Date 16 February 2026












​ROOM ATTENDANT
 
A vacancy currently exists for a Room Attendant at Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site, the successful incumbent will report to the Duty Manager.
Location Mapungubwe National Park
 
Requirements
  • Grade 12 with 3 years practical work experience in a hospitality or tourist accommodation.
  • Valid driver’s license can be an added advantage.
  • Communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Basic understanding of customer service principles to interact politely and professionally with guests.
  • Knowledge of First Aid and safe working procedures.
  • Hygiene skills and Room Attendant Course will be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of SANParks Act as well as the Safety Regulations and Code of Conduct.
  • Working well in a team environment.
  • Understanding of accepted tourism standards.
 
Responsibilities
  • Perform cleaning duties including chalets, ablution block, camping sites, offices, and surrounding areas to prescribed set standards.
  • Clean public areas such as reception, restrooms and walkways and report abnormalities to the supervisor.
  • Control inventory items.
  • Reporting abnormalities including equipment and maintenance faults.
  • Assist with the collection of supplies when necessary.
  • Assist with general work in rest camp & linen room.
  • Ad hoc duties as instructed by Supervisor.
  • Ensuring sufficient supply of stock to guest units.
  • Relieve other Room Attendant when off duty.
 
 
Please Note
The successful candidate will be accommodated in official accommodation inside the park.
The remuneration package includes a monthly salary on A3 scale of Paterson grading with benefits as specified in the Reference Guide for Human Resources Matters and the Conditions of Service of SANParks.
 
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
Please address your application, accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications, copies of ID and Driver’s licence to the following address:
Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site
Att: Morongwa Maepa
P O Box 383
Musina
0900
 
You may e-mail your application to morongwa.maepa@sanparks.org
If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
 
Closing Date 13 February 2026