Section Ranger at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• National Diploma in Conservation or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification. A Bachelor’s degree in Conservation will be an added advantage.
• Code 08 driver’s license, PDP will be added advantage.
• 5 Years relevant work experience as a field ranger or in conservation management in a protected area.
• 3 Years must be in supervision of field ranger teams.
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Express.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as conflict resolution, project management and liaison skills.
• Candidate will be required to reside outside the park and accommodation will be made available.
• Ability to work under pressure and working flexible, long, and irregular hours.
• Criminal record and clearance checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
• Candidate must be physically fit.
• Must have knowledge of the PFMA act.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Afrikaans is essential.

Responsibilities

• Natural resources management that includes the implementation of invasive plant, alien animal, unnatural soil erosion and rehabilitation management programs.
• Monitoring of developments and projects in the National Park as well as areas adjacent impacting on the park.
• Development of sound and mutually beneficial relationships with Stakeholders, neighbouring communities, NGO’s, and other associated organizations and individuals.
• Financial administration, including budget control and monitoring expenditures
• Supervision of interns, volunteers and contractors who provide conservation management services to the park.
• Implementation and administration of approved conservation legislation, policy according to agreed management and operational plans.
• Monitoring and recording of resource management data and facilitation of external research.
• Human resources management and administration.
• Identification and implementation of personnel development and skills training.
• Visitor Management – including safety and security of visitors, control of visitors’ behaviour and recording, interpretation, and dissemination of information.
• Infrastructure Maintenance includes buildings, roads, and signage.
• Management of cultural historic nodes in the section.
• Conform to Audit requirements (OHS, METT, SOAIM, SOB, and others), prescriptions, norms and standards.
• To perform ad hoc duties when required.

Closing Date

• 02 September 2025