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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 


​SECTION RANGER
A vacancy currently exists for a Section Ranger at Garden Route National Park- Wilderness Section. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Section Ranger. Official accommodation will be provided inside the park. It is an operational requirement for the successful candidate to live inside the park.
Location Garden Route National Park
 
Requirements
  • National Diploma in Conservation or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification.
  • EMI Grade 2 designation (compulsory) or must qualify in stipulated period.
  • Driver’s Licence.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field would be an advantage.
  • 5 Years relevant work experience as a Field Ranger or in conservation management in a protected area.
  • 3 Years must be in supervision of field ranger teams.
  • Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Express.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as conflict resolution, project management and liaison skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and working flexible, long and irregular hours.
  • Candidate must be physically fit.
  • Must have knowledge of the PFMA act.
 
Responsibilities
  • Natural resources management that includes the implementation of invasive plant, alien animal, unnatural soil erosion and rehabilitation management programs.
  • Monitoring of developments and projects as well as areas adjacent impacting on the park.
  • Development of sound and mutually beneficial relationships with Stakeholders, neighbouring communities, NGO’s, and other associated organizations and individuals.
  • Financial administration, including budget control and monitoring expenditures
  • Supervision of interns, volunteers and contractors who provide conservation management services to the park.
  • Implementation and administration of approved conservation legislation, policy according to agreed management and operational plans.
  • Monitoring and recording of resource management data and facilitation of external research.
  • Human resources management and administration.
  • Identification and implementation of personnel development and skills training.
  • Visitor Management – including safety and security of visitors, control of visitors’ behaviour and recording, interpretation and dissemination of information.
  • Infrastructure Maintenance includes buildings, roads and signage.
  • Management of cultural historic nodes in the section.
  • Conform to Audit requirements (OHS, METT, SOAIM, SOB, and others), prescriptions, norms and standards.
 
 
Please Note SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Paterson Grade D1
 
 
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 requirements should apply using
the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/5xywUxvSr0
Please email supporting documents—including a detailed CV, certified copies of your qualifications, ID, and any other relevant documents to
wilderness.jobapplications@sanparks.org with WNP76 as the subject line. CVs will not be accepted after the closing date.
Applications that do not comply with the requirements will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered.

Appointment will be in accordance with EE targets plan.
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept thatyour application has been unsuccessful
 
Closing Date 09 September 2025











​4X FIELD RANGERS- FIXED TERM CONTRACT (ENDING MARCH 2026)
Vacancies currently exist for four (4) Field Rangers at Addo Elephant National Park (Marine Section). The successful incumbents will report to the Section Ranger.
Location Addo Elephant National Park
 
Requirements
  • No Criminal record (Clearance must be submitted with application), reference and background checks will also be done.
  • Minimum Grade 12 (Std 10) Certificate.
  • Must be a competent swimmer and comfortable working in an aquatic environment.
  • Valid code B driver’s license will be an added advantage.
  • Skippers ticket will be an added advantage.
  • PRE SEA training will be provided.
  • Must be physically fit and willing to undergo a fitness and swimming test before the interview.
  • Ability to conduct long and extended sea patrols under unfavourable conditions and to stay on Bird Island for extended periods of time.
  • Must be willing to undergo a medical test.
  • Must be willing to undergo integrity testing.
 
Responsibilities
  • Law enforcement that will include participating in regular patrols by foot, vehicle and boat.
  • Duty on Bird Island for up to three weeks at a time periodically.
  • Anti-poaching operations that will require flexi-time, sleep-out, clandestine patrols, night shift duty and overtime.
  • Assistance with natural resources management.
  • Assist with the control of all contractors movement within the park.
  • Assist with maintenance and management of all assets including boats, trailers, and vehicles.
 
Please Note
  • The successful candidate will be required to reside in shared official accommodation located within the park. As this is an operational requirement, living inside the park is mandatory. The accommodation is powered by solar energy.
  • SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified.
  • Appointment will be in accordance with EE plan targets.
 
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
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/FT/FR4
Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link:
https://forms.office.com/r/QzZ9PNxYV6
and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the following email address:
addovacancies@sanparks.org
 
No acceptance of Cv’s after closing date. Applications must be accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, Certified copies of ID, Driver’s License, and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
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 08 September 2025