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Field Guards X6 (Biodiversity Social Projects)

EPWP Employment opportunities currently exists for 6 Field Guards Monitor within the Biodiversity Social Projects Environmental Monitor Programme in Marakele National Park. The above-stated positions are fixed-term contracts With Daily Rate of R311 up to the end of 31 March 2027.

Location

Marakele National Park

Requirements

  • Matric/Grade 12/NCV level 4.
  • Firearm Competency-Self Loading Rifle (Unit standards 1196650 and 123511).
  • Firearm documentation required: Knowledge of firearm control act (unit standard 117705).
  • Valid Regulation 79.
  • Must have done a Basic Field Ranger course.
  • Valid SAPS clearance certificate and clean criminal record (Background screening to be conducted as part of the recruitment process).
  • Successful candidate will have to undergo medical fitness through a Medical practioner.
  • Understanding the Basic principles of Health & Safety (Health & Safety level1).
  • 2 years’ experience as a Field Guard in a Big 5 Game Reserve
  • Ability to maintain alertness and endurance during prolonged field operations (weekends and after hours).
  • Medically and physically fit & passionate about conservation and people.

Added advantage/desired:

  • Advance Rifle Handling.
  • Firearm competency – Manual Loading/bolt action (Unit standards 119651 and 123519).

Responsibilities

  • Guarding participants/contractors and Conservation Monitoring.
  • Conduct law enforcement activities (Patrols, Monitoring, Anti-poaching, problem animal control by means of foot or vehicle).
  • Assisting the Corporal/Sergeant with area integrity management.
  • Enforcing law, order and discipline through NEMA (access control activities i.e Staff, visitors management, and safety).
  • Assist with Infrastructure Maintenance (Fence, Water points, Roads, etc).
  • Ensure accurate records of incidents or sightings are kept.
  • Assist with EPWP project in the park (WfW, WfE and WfWet).
  • Assist with Park management activities as requested by Line Managers.

Please Note

SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI/HDSA. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Salary

R311 Per Day

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 CV, and certified copies of qualifications (Firearm certificates, SAPS clearance certificate, etc) to the address below:

P.O Box 800 Alma Road Marakele National Park

Hand deliver: Attention Tshegofatso Moremedi

Email: [email protected]

Alternatively:  CVs with all documents can be hand delivered Marakele office BSP.

Applications that have not been responded to within 14 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Closing Date

12 June 2026