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General Worker

A vacancy currently exists for a General Worker in AENP – Matyholweni Section. The successful candidate will report to the Duty Manager.

Location

Addo Elephant National Park

Requirements

  • Grade 12 (Matric) NCV Level 4 certificate or equivalent.
  • 1–2 years’ practical work experience in a general worker, tourism, or hospitality environment.
  • Driver’s license – desirable
  • Chainsaw and brush cutter experience, desirable
  • Communication skills both written and verbal
  • Good interpersonal and customer-service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of First Aid will be an added advantage
  • Ability to follow instructions, policies and health and safety (OHS) procedures.
  • Good time-management and organizational skills.
  • Short course in landscaping, desirable.
  • Basic knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Must be willing to work weekends, public holidays, and varying shifts as required by the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in tourism facilities, including public areas, ablution facilities, offices, campsites, and accommodation areas.
  • Assist with cleaning and maintaining chalets, huts, kitchens, and other guest facilities.
  • Collect and dispose of refuse and ensure that waste areas are kept clean.
  • Assist with grounds maintenance, including sweeping, clearing vegetation, removing litter, and maintaining pathways.
  • Assist with basic maintenance tasks such as painting, minor repairs, and reporting faults to the relevant department.
  • Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting equipment, supplies, linen and other operational materials.
  • Assist with setting up and maintaining facilities for visitors and tourism activities.
  • Ensure that equipment, tools, and work areas are kept clean, safe and secure.
  • Report damaged infrastructure, equipment, safety hazards or maintenance problems to the supervisor.
  • Assist tourism staff with operational duties during busy periods.
  • Support the preparation and maintenance of facilities before and after guest arrivals and departures.
  • Assist with stock handling and movement of supplies where required.
  • Follow occupational health and safety, environmental and organizational procedures.
  • Provide professional and courteous assistance to visitors when required.
  • Assist with emergency situations and follow the instructions of supervisors and management.
  • Perform any other reasonable duties related to the efficient operation of the tourism facility.
  • Execute ad hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Please Note

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, aligned with a Paterson A3 job grade.

The successful candidate will have to provide their own accommodation, as there is no official accommodation in the park.

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

APPOINTMENT WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EE PLAN TARGETS

APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE COMPLETED WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE BELOW STEPS.

1. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING LINK BELOW 

https://forms.office.com/r/Mw2xbBrU7M

Supporting documents such as detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID & drivers’ licence, and other relevant documents must be emailed to the following address:

2. USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION: GENERAL WORKER

Attention: Ms Ilze Jonker

Addo Elephant National Park

[email protected]

Applications that have not been responded within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Closing Date

15 October 2026