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Section Ranger

A vacancy currently exists for a Section Ranger at Meerkat National Park. Being key position, the successful candidate would have to be a highly motivated individual with the necessary skills and experience to take immediate responsibility for ongoing environmental management of the Park. The successful candidates will report to the Park Manager and will be required to secure accommodation outside the park.

Location

Meerkat National Park

Requirements

  • NQF level 7 in Conservation Management or Natural Resource Management or related fields.
  • Code 08 driver’s license, PDP will be added 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, especially 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.
  • Criminal record and clearance checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
  • Candidate must be physically fit.
  • Must have knowledge of the pfma act.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in Afrikaans is essential.
  • EMI Grade 2 designation (compulsory) or must qualify in stipulated period.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide input into the development of conservation and development plans for the park.
  • Manage the conservation and rehabilitation of indigenous terrestrial biodiversity of the park, including assisting with planning and implementation of control of alien species and monitoring of key functions and processes.
  • Manage the impact of degradation on cultural heritage resources and provide input into the Cultural Heritage plan.
  • Monitor the implementation of the Environmental Management Plans and ensure compliance.
  • Capturing of field data electronically, incl. situational reporting.
  • Manage monthly timesheets, vehicle.
  • Monitor recording of activities in pocket and occurrence books.
  • Manage visitor access, safety and security.
  • Supervise the overall maintenance of infrastructure – terrain, waterholes, equipment, tools, vehicle.
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of the section through effective and continuous patrol system, thus upgrading and recording relevant information.
  • Plan and implement Foot/Vehicle Patrols within the boundaries of the park.
  • Monitor the status of water sources (dams, rivers, river flows, siltation, boreholes etc.) and influences and impacts.
  • Participate in game capture initiatives and population control measures and game counts /census.
  • Participates and supports research and monitoring projects.
  • Compile up-to-date Safety & Security plans for the park.
  • Safeguard the protection of the conservation estate and territorial integrity by enforcing compliance with the relevant conservation legislations.
  • Reinforce adherence to regulations, conditions and procedures protect all SANParks’ staff and visitors.
  • Ensure adherence to legal, ethical and safety procedures for apprehending suspects.
  • Maintains area integrity by continued effective area coverage, implementing well-planned co-ordinated patrols by well-motivated highly trained and suitably equipped field rangers.
  • Monitoring of high value target species and guarding known groups of such species. This includes but is not limited to deploying camping and extended clandestine patrols.
  • Promote close cooperation with neighbouring communities / private landowners and other role-players as part of constituency building and economic empowerment within the region.
  • Ensure adherence to SCM policies and procedures.
  • Inventory, stock control and assets management.
  • Manage the section in terms of training, discipline, mentoring and coaching.

 

 

Please Note

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.

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson D1 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.

 

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

A Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:

Subject Line: Section Ranger MENP

Attention: Claudia Malgas

Meerkat National Park

9 Joppie Vermeulen Street

Carnarvon

8925

Tel: 053 382 3011

E-mail: [email protected]

Candidates who have not been contacted within 21 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful

Closing Date

25 June 2026