Senior Section Ranger- Mata Mata Rest Camp at South African National Parks (SANParks)

• A vacancy currently exists for a Senior Section Ranger at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the Conservation Department. The successful candidates will report directly to the Park Manager.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Conservation Management or related fields. NQF level 8 in Conservation or Natural Resource Management or equivalent.
• EMI Grade 2 designation (compulsory) or must qualify in stipulated period.
• Minimum of a total of 10 years’ experience as a Field Ranger or in conservation management in a protected area.
• At least 4-5 of these 10 years as a Sergeant or Full Corporal or in a supervisory function in conservation management in a protected area.
• Fence Maintenance and Soil Erosion Control.
• Code A and B Drivers Licence and ideally EC.
• People Management Skills.
• Relevant Legislation: National Environmental Act, Protected Areas Act, OHS Act etc.
• Computer Literacy- MS Office: Intermediate to Advanced.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, safe, and enabling work environment for rangers on the section to develop and grow.
• Promote the highest standard of environmental management practices and responsible tourism.
• Establish systems and procedures to ensure high standards of ethics and behaviour among rangers on the section.
• Build networks and develop collaborative relationships with other stakeholders both nationally and internationally.
• Responsible for all built Infrastructure, including ranger accommodation and recreational facilities, and any enclosures.
• Oversee routine maintenance on all management roads and the monitoring and reporting of maintenance issues on tourist roads.
• Oversee strategic deployment of field rangers to achieve conservation and anti-poaching goals.
• Follow correct procedures for protecting crime scenes and for seizing securing and documenting evidence.
• Management of the Sections K9 assets, taking into consideration all welfare aspects.
• Conducting and contributing to EMPs and EIA’s for the Section.
• Ensure compliance with management assessment tools – Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT).
• Compile HR Plans and staffing requirement for the Section.
• Training, evaluation, and accreditation of personnel (EMI, accredited qualifications, Field Ranger retraining).
• Support researchers and participate in research and monitoring projects.
• Management of impacts to ecological infrastructure- including erosion control, bush encroachment, wetland rehabilitation, alien plant clearing, etc.

Closing Date

• 19 June 2026