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07 June 2023

Addo Elephant National Park – Rangers Wanted

Addo Elephant National Park is on a recruitment drive to appoint Anti-Poaching Unit Field Rangers.

Anti-poaching Security Manager, Edward Moumakoe says “We are putting a call out to especially the unemployed youth in and around the Park, to suitable individuals who want to start a career in conservation where they will work out in nature among the African wildlife.”

We are looking for candidates who are physically fit, and those who come prepared will have a higher chance of success. Minimum fitness requirements are the ability to run 10km in under an hour, do 35 consecutive push-ups, 50 sit-ups, and seven pull-ups” he says. Appointments will be for a four-year fixed-term contract.

Other minimum requirements are that candidates have South African citizenship and an ID document, they have a Gr 12 pass, be at least 19 years old and have a clear criminal record (which will be verified with the SAPS).

Various recruitment sessions will take place in and around Addo Elephant National Park during July, starting at 8:30 AM on the relevant days:

  • Wentzel Park Sports Field in Alexandria on 5 July.
  • KwaZenzele Community Hall in Paterson on 6 July.
  • Nomathamsanqa Community Hall in Addo on 7 July. Transport will be made available from the Valencia Sports Field at 7:30 AM.
  • Bersheba Community Hall in Enon Bersheba on 8 July. Transport will be made available from Langbos Creche at 7:30 AM.
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium in Kirkwood on 10 July. Transport will be made available from the Kirkwood Engen Garage at 7:30 AM.
  • Main Camp in Addo Elephant National Park on 11 July. Transport will be made available from Waterford at 5:00 AM and the Colchester Community Hall at 7:30 AM.
  • Main Camp in Addo Elephant National Park on 14 July. FOR OUT-OF-TOWN CANDIDATES ONLY.

Local candidates are required to attend the closest venue to their home with their ID, pen, and notebook. If they pass the recruitment process, they will proceed to a physical pre-selection at the Park.

Out-of-town candidates need to arrive at Addo Main Camp at 8:00 AM on 14 July. If they pass pre-selection, they will stay for a two-week selection process. They are to bring along their ID, pen, and notebook, dressed in suitable clothing for running and exercising, sandals/slops, running shoes/durable footwear, warm clothing (jacket, jersey, warm pants, bear), two pairs of socks and underwear and one spare change of clothing.