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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
  
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OFFICER: INFORMATION AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
The Organisation requires the services of Information and Records Management officer. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)
 
Requirements
  • Degree in Information Science/ Archives and Records Management or relevant qualification
  • Higher certificate in Archives and Records Management
  • 2-3 years’ work experience in information and records management
  • Knowledge of National Archive and Records Services of South Africa act 43 of 1996 as amended
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Knowledge and experience of collection development and management
  • Manual and electronic filing systems
  • Relevant policies and procedures
  • Knowledge Management systems
  • Cataloguing and classification of collections
  • Archives and Records Management
  • Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.
  • Advising – risk mitigation
  • Administrative requirements
  • Researching capability
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Problem Solving
 
Responsibilities
  • Manage the Corporate library and Archives of South African National Parks (SANParks).
  • Ensure that records are archived in line with registry procedures.
  • Provide input to draft information and records management policies / strategies.
  • Filing of records on the EDRMS.
  • Assist the Senior Manager in the digitization of records.
  • Coordinate the transfer of files to the approved system.
  • Ensure that correspondence received internally and externally is administered correctly.
  • Responsible for the implementation of the approved file plan.
  • Coordinate disposal of records at SANParks in accordance with the retention schedule
  • Assist the Senior Manager in the implementation of Knowledge Management systems at SANParks
  • Provide administrative support to the department.
  • Perform financial, procurement and other office administrative functions.
  • Manage the diary of the Senior Manager.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager.
 
 
Please Note
SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.
 
Paterson Grade C2
 
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: Fortune.tshisikule@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
10 February 2026
 
 
 
 
 
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INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME OPPORTUNITIES
 
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 graduates who completed their Bachelor’s degree/ National Diploma (NQF6/NQF7) at Public Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed SANParks for a period of one (1) year with a monthly stipend of R6,355.69. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.
Location Garden Route National Park
 
Requirements
To qualify for the Internship Placement Programme, you must:
  • Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35
  • Must be a South African Citizen
  • Have completed a bachelor’s degree/National Diploma (NQF 6/ NQF 7) under the above-mentioned discipline/ fields of study from a South African Public Higher Education Institution (HEI)
  • Must not have previously been employed nor participated in an internship/ placement programme
  • Must reside within the Eastern Cape Province.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE:
  • Applications must be submitted via email to nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org
  • Applicants must attach a recent copy of their CV, certified copies of: Matric/Grade 12 certificate, Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record) and ID.
  • Candidates wishing to apply for the Internship outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend.
  • Failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered.
  • Applicants will be expected to be available for assessment and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by SANParks.
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  • All appointments for internships are subject to verification and pre-screening process
  • SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • Manual applications will not be accepted.
  • Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
 
 
 
Please Note
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
 
Salary R6 355.69 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
 
USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION:TNP09
Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link or QR code
https://forms.office.com/r/LUpYgjNQdT and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the following email address: nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org
 
ENQUIRIES: Kindly contact Ms Nomonde Bembe at : 042 281 1557
Applications not responded to within 14 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful. No late applications will be accepted after the closing date.
 
Closing Date 10 February 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 




​X2 RESEARCH ASSISTANT
A vacancy (permanent position) exists within Scientific Services for a Research Assistant stationed in Skukuza, Kruger National Park.
Location Kruger National Park
 
Requirements
  • Grade 12 Certificate – Any advanced certificate in the related field will be an added advantage.
  • Proficient in reading, writing and communicating effectively in English.
  • Valid firearm proficiency and competency certificate in a manually operated rifle.
– Unit Standard 123519
– Handle and use a Manually operated rifle or carbine for business purposes.
  • Valid SAPS firearm competency certificate.
  • Understanding and experience in veld firefighting.
  • Valid First Aid Certificate Level 1.
  • At least 2-5 years of game guarding/research assistant/field ranger experience in a Big Five game reserve will be an added advantage.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Basic computer skills will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to use GPS technology will be an added advantage.
  • Valid and functional driver’s license will be an added advantage.
 
Responsibilities
  • Guarding and guiding researchers during field research from potentially dangerous animals.
  • Participating in prescribed and experimental burns, Vegetation Condition Assessments.
  • Assisting with the maintenance of research infrastructure, research sites, and research equipment.
  • Downloading, collecting and capturing routine monitoring data where needed.
  • Assisting with keeping the office, research camp and storeroom areas (including gardens) neat.
 
 
Please Note
A shooting exercise will be part of the selection process.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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
Candidates who meet the above requirements should apply via the link forward their applications and detailed CVs, qualifications and ID copy by email to Celine.hendricks@sanparks.org
https://forms.office.com/r/vCx40meKM4?origin=lprLink
Candidates who do not do both processes will not be considered.
Candidates who have not received a response within 14 days of the closing date should consider their applications as unsuccessful.
 
Closing Date 06 February 2026













​PROJECT MANAGER: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Organisation requires the services of a Project Manager: Business Development in the Tourism and Marketing Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)
 
Requirements
  • Be in possession of a Business Degree in Commerce, Tourism, Project Management or relevant.
  • Must have 6 years management experience, PPP Implementation experience will be an added advantage.
  • An understanding of financial feasibility studies.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislations.
  • Project management skills.
  • Financial management and analytical skills.
  • Negotiation and conflict management skills.
  • Computer skills.
  • Strategic planning skills.
  • Diversity and change management skills.
  • Communication skills (verbal and written).
 
Responsibilities
  • Manage the planning and implementation and post-award management of Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects on behalf of SANParks, exercising delegated authority.
  • Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant staged in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholder.
  • Directly support the General Manager: Business Development Unit to comply with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA) and all strategic objectives of the Business Development Unit.
  • Diligently manage the projects from inception to signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure.
  • Ensure that the projects are affordable to SANParks, provide optimal value-for money solutions, and appropriately allocate risk to the private parties.
  • Manage all information systems necessary for the proper planning and implementation of the projects.
 
 
Please Note
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
 
Salary R645 519.02 – R1 058 337.64 Per Annum
 
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
Fax: 086 295 4078
E-mail: recruitments@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 05 February 2026