Field Guards X6 (Biodiversity Social Projects) at South African National Parks (SANParks)

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.
• Must have done a Basic Field Ranger course.
• Valid SAPS clearance certificate and clean criminal record (Background screening to be conducted as part of the recruitment process).
• 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:

• Advance 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, 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 Maintenance (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.

Salary

• R311 Per Day

Closing Date

• 12 June 2026