South African National Parks (SANParks) is the organization responsible for managing South Africa’s 19 national parks. Established in 1926, its primary mandate is to oversee the conservation of the country’s biodiversity, landscapes, and heritage. The organization promotes nature-based tourism to both local and international visitors. The income from these commercial operations helps fund conservation efforts.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Firearm documentation required:
• Firearm competency – Self Loading Rifle (Unit standards 117705, 119650 and 123511) Self-loading Rifle
• No criminal record (valid SAPS Clearance certificate to be submitted as part of application.
• Proof of residence.
• Must have done a Basic Field Ranger course.
• Understanding the Basic principles of Health & Safety (Health & Safety level 1).
• Ability to do long and extended patrols under difficult conditions.
• Physically fit & passionate about conservation, biodiversity, and people.
• Medical Certificate of Fitness.
• Candidates must have basic understanding, preferable with experience, of Field Ranger duties.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking routine patrols by means of foot or vehicle.
• Protecting/Guarding of teams consisting of 12 Participants.
• Assisting with area integrity management.
• Execute anti-poaching operations.
• Enforcing law, order, and discipline through NEMA.
• Ensure accurate records of incidents or sightings are kept.
• Assisting with various Conservation related activities (such as Alien Plant Control, monitoring, etc.)