General Worker at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent.
• 1-2 years general worker experience and exposure in nature conservation related work (alien clearing, integrated fire management that includes fire management and law enforcement).
• Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Must be physically fit.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance and inspection.
• Good Hygiene practices.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to the field.
• Knowledge of First Aid.
• Provide own transport to and from workplace.
• Perform Standby duties on weekends and Public Holidays.

Additional Requirements:

• Chainsaw and Brush cutter competencies.
• Experience with machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic conservation duties of physical and routine natures that includes the implementation of invasive plant, alien animal and natural soil erosion and rehabilitation management programs.
• Fire protection, which include wildfire suppression, conducting prescribed burns and preparation of fire breaks.
• Infra-structure maintenance including buildings, roads, hiking trails, day walks, footpath, gardens, tourism facilities and signage.
• General Maintenance and upkeep of terrain, gardens, staff villages etc.
• General forestry duties.

Closing Date

• 04 November 2025