EPWP Programme Employment Opportunity: 1x Skilled Environmental Monitor at South African National Parks (SANParks)

• EPWP Employment opportunity currently exists for 1X Skilled Armed Environmental Monitor at Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site. The above-stated position is a fixed-term contract up to the end of 31 March 2027.
• The appointed participant or Environmental Monitor will be paid a wage rate of R 311.00 per day as per Expanded Public Works Programme rates.

Location

• Mapungubwe National Park

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12/NCV level 4.
• Basic Field Ranger Armed Training course or a qualification in nature conservation/game ranch management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Armed Environmental Monitor.
• Firearm competency-Self Loading Rifle(Unit standards 1196650 and 123511) and SAPS competency will be a prerequisite.
• Firearm documentation required: Knowledge of firearm control act (unit standard 117705)
• Willing to work flexible hours e.g. weekends & after hours.
• Proficient in English and on other official languages with good written and verbal skills.
• Must be in good physical health.
• Successful candidate will have to undergo medical fitness through a Medical practioner.
• Understanding of basic principles of Health & Safety.
• No criminal record –police clearance certificate must be attached with the application or proof of application must be attached.
• Medically and physically fit & passionate about conservation and people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct law enforcement activities (Patrols, Monitoring, Anti-poaching, Border patrol, problem animal control by means of foot or vehicle).
• Assisting the Corporal/Sergeant with area integrity management.
• Enforcing law, order and discipline through NEMA (access control activities i.e Staff, visitors management, and safety).
• Assist with Infrastructure maintenance (Fence, Water points, Roads, etc).
• Ensure accurate records of incidents or sightings are kept.
• Assist with natural resource management and participant in research projects.
• Field data collection and capturing of data onto a computer.
• Storeroom cleaning, organisation, and stock keeping.
• Assist with access control activities i.e Staff, visitors management, and safety and security.
• Assisting with waste management activities, including waste collection, disposal, and maintaining cleanliness within the park.
• Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of living quarters to ensure a clean, safe, and habitable environment.
• Assist in the control of alien invasive plants.
• Assisting with park management activities as requested by Line Managers.
• Assist with EPWP project in the park when required.

Please Note

• Applications that have not been responded to within 14 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.

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

• Candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their application, detailed CV, a certified copy of ID, and highest qualification obtained to:
• Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site
• Email: [email protected]
• Contact number: 015 534 7923
• Alternatively: CV’s with all documents can be hand delivered Mapungubwe National Park Gate.
• Subject line: MAPUNGUBWE NATIONAL PARK SKILLED ARMED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR

Closing Date

• 17 September 2026