About South African National Parks (SANParks)

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.

A vacancy currently exists for a General Worker in the Conservation Department in Addo Elephant National Park. The successful candidate will be reporting to the relevant Sergeant Ranger. The successful candidate will have to provide their own accommodation and transport as there is no official accommodation in the park.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Driver’s Licence.
• 1-2 years General Worker experience.
• Basic knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Chainsaw and brush cutter competencies.
• Short course in landscaping will serve as an advantage.
• Experience with machinery and equipment will serve as an advantage.
• Numeracy Skills are essential.
• Effective Communication, good Interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team is essential.

Responsibilities

General Cleaning

• Ensure the neatness of grounds in the section by performing general cleaning duties including (removal of rubbish, general terrain work/gardening, cleaning of toilets, cleaning of picnic areas, and office buildings and surrounding areas to prescribed set standards. etc.)
• Assist with general maintenance tasks in relation to water provision and infrastructure (board walks, reservoirs, pumps, drainage lines etc.)
• Perform duties of a technical nature within the incumbent’s capabilities e.g. paint work, electrical, plumbing, welding and carpentry.
• Perform manual labour to maintain and assist with routine maintenance checks and with maintaining infrastructure of buildings, fence, roads and trails, and machinery.
• Assist with game capture operations and culling when required
• Assist with alien plant control where required, soil erosion prevention and land rehabilitation programs
• Assist in game capture operations and wildlife monitoring
• Assist with fire management where required and participate in emergency response efforts
• Ensure a high level of OHS practises are applied
• ranger posts/ sections and conservation facilities
• Daily check of maintenance book, complete daily inspection list and ad-hoc duties.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment used in the fieldwork and report minor and major maintenance defaults to the management