Field Guard X1 Biodiversity Social Projects (Bsp) at South African National Parks (SANParks)

• EPWP Employment opportunities currently exists for 1 Field Guard within the Biodiversity Social Projects Environmental Monitor Programme in Mapungubwe National Park. The above-stated positions are fixed-term contracts With Daily Rate of R311 up to the end of 31 March 2027.

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12/NCV level 4
• Firearm competency-Self Loading Rifle(Unit standards 1196650 and 123511)
• Firearm documentation required: Knowledge of firearm control act (unit standard 117705)
• Valid Regulation 79
• Valid SAPS clearance certificate and clean criminal record (Background screening to be conducted as part of the recruitment process).
• Must have done a Basic Field Ranger course.
• Successful candidate will have to undergo medical fitness through a Medical practioner
• Understanding the Basic principles of Health & Safety (Health & Safety level1).
• 2 years’ experience as a Field Guard in a Big 5 Game Reserve
• Ability to maintain alertness and endurance during prolonged field operations (weekends and after hours).
• Medically and physically fit & passionate about conservation and people.

Added advantage/desired:

• Advanced Rifle Handling
• Firearm competency – Manual loading/bolt action (Unit standards 119651 and 123519)

Responsibilities

• Guarding participants/contractors and Conservation Monitoring
• Conduct law enforcement activities (Patrols, Boarder patrols,Monitoring, Anti-poaching, 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 maintainance (Fence, Water points, Roads, etc)
• Ensure accurate records of incidents or sightings are kept
• Assist with EPWP project in the park (WfW, WfE and WfWet)
• Assist with Park management activities as requested by Line Managers

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 send their application, accompanied by a CV, and certified copies of qualifications (Fire arm certifactes, SAPS clearance certificate, etc) to the address below.
• Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site
• Alternatively: CV’s with all documents can be hand delivered Mapungubwe National Park Gate.
• Subject line: MAPUNGUBWE NATIONAL PARK FIELD GUARD

Closing Date

• 14 September 2026