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Assistant Section Ranger (Re-advertisement)

A Vacancy currently exists for an Assistant Section Ranger in Addo Elephant National Park. The successful candidate will be reporting to the relevant Senior Section Ranger.

Location

Addo Elephant National Park

Requirements

  • NQF level 6/National Diploma in Nature Conservation/ Nature Science/ Environmental Management (Essential).
  • NQF level 7 in Nature Conservation/ Nature Science/ Environmental Management (Desirable).
  • Grade 2 Environmental Management Inspector (Desirable).
  • 2-4 years in conservation, wildlife management, or related fieldwork; while at least 1 – 2 years must be in a supervision of field ranger teams.
  • Multiple firearm handling qualifications or competencies and experience in all types of firearms that is handgun, self-loading, manually operated and shotgun.
  • Computer Literacy. Please provide proof.
  • Drivers Licence (preferable code 10).
  • No criminal record.  Police Clearance checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

 

  • Implement the Conservation Policy and Management plan for the park according to agreed operational plans as well as stipulations of relevant legislation.
  • Assists with coordination of law enforcement initiatives, gathering of information and area coverage to ensure territorial integrity.
  • Compliance to SOP; Firearm management, relevant protocols.
  • Assist in combating and controlling fires and execute burning policy as per delegation.
  • Follow legal, ethical and safe procedures for apprehending suspects.
  • Facilitate water provisions.
  • Assist with Game Capture / culling and cropping.
  • Implement the utilisation policy and man- made structures processes and activities.
  • Participate in game counts / census.
  • Assist in managing the impact of degradation on cultural heritage resources, and report accordingly.
  • Assist with the management of an area of a park/section.
  • Assist with the maintenance of resources such as man-made structures, processes, and activities.
  • Coordinate fire management plan in the section both as a tool for conservation purposes and risk mitigation.
  • Ensure the enforcement of good corporate governance and pro-active risk management.
  • Ensure that regulations, conditions, and procedures are adhered to by both staff and visitors.
  • Assist with access control, traffic flow and visitor management functions.
  • Ensure adherence to the safety and security plans for the park.
  • Coordinate the conservation and rehabilitation of indigenous marine and terrestrial biodiversity of the section, including assisting the Section Ranger with planning and implementation of control of alien/extralimital species and monitoring of key functions and processes.
  • Capturing of field data electronically, incl. situational reporting.
  • Facilitate the maintenance of the park infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment (fences, roads, signage).
  • Monitor recording of activities in pocket and occurrence books.
  • Coordinate the management of equipment, vehicles, and firearms.
  • Participate in search-and-rescue operations when required.
  • Oversee overall maintenance of infrastructure – terrain, waterholes, equipment, tools, vehicle, vessels.
  • Compliance with OHS requirements and report accordingly.
  • Maintain a high standard of administration (log sheets, attendance registers, incident reports, pocketbooks, monthly reports, NECER reports, stock control in stores, etc.)
  • Manage the human capital of the section.
  • Encourage teamwork and collaboration.
  • Support SANParks wellness programmes.
  • Perform standby and weekend duties as per roster.

Please Note

Official accommodation will be provided inside the park. It is an operational requirement for the successful candidate to live inside the park.

The remuneration package includes a Cost to Employer salary, based on the Cost to Employer salary scale of a position with a Paterson C3 job grade, and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Service of SANParks.

Appointment will be in accordance with EE plan targets.

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

Application will only be completed when you have completed the below steps:

  1. Use the following reference number on your application:

AENP/A004

  1. Complete the link below:

https://forms.office.com/r/RLyBwmMs1U

  1. Submit CV

Accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, Certified copies of ID, Driver’s License, and relevant qualifications to:

[email protected]

No CV’s will be accepted after closing date.

Closing Date

27 May 2026