6X Field Guards (BSP) at South African National Parks (SANParks)

• EPWP Employment opportunities currently exist for 6 Field Guards within the Biodiversity Social Projects in Marakele National Park. The above-stated opportunities are fixed-term contracts until the end of 31 March 2027.
• The appointed participant or Field Guard will be paid a wage rate of R 311 per day as per the Expanded Public Works Programme rates.

Location

• Marakele National Park

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12/NCV level 4.
• Firearm competency – Self-Loading Rifle (Unit Standards 1196650 and 123511).
• Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act (Unit Standard 117705).
• Valid Regulation 79.
• Must have completed a Basic Field Ranger course or equivalent.
• Valid SAPS clearance certificate and a clean criminal record (background screening will to be conducted as part of the recruitment process).
• Understanding of the Basic principles of Health & Safety (Health & Safety level1).
• One year’s experience as a Field Guard in a Big 5 Game Reserve.
• Ability to maintain alertness and endurance during prolonged field operations (including weekends and afterhours).
• Medically and physically fit and passionate about conservation and people.
• Successful candidates will have to undergo medical fitness through a medical practitioner.

Added advantage/desired:

• Advanced Rifle Handling.
• Firearm competency – Manual Loading/Bolt Action (Unit Standards 119651 and 123519).

Responsibilities

• Guarding EPWP participants/contractors.
• Conduct law-enforcement activities (patrols, monitoring, anti-poaching, problem animal control by means of foot or vehicle).
• Enforcing law, order and discipline through NEMA (access control activities i.e. staff, visitor management, and safety).
• Assisting with area integrity management.
• Assist with infrastructure maintenance (fence, water points, roads, etc.)
• Accurate recording of incidents and sightings.
• Assist with EPWP project in the park (WfW, WfE and WfWet).
• Assist with park management activities as requested by Line Managers.

Please Note

• Preference will be given to participants or applicants from the neighbouring communities/municipalities.
• SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI/HDSA candidates.
• SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Salary

• R 311 Per Day

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 CV, and certified copies of qualifications (firearm certificate, SAPS clearance certificate, etc) to the address below.
• Marakele National Park Alma Road P O Box 800
• Email: [email protected]
• Or hand-deliver: to the attention of Tshegofatso Moremedi
• Applications that have not been responded to within 14 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Closing Date

• 07 October 2026