X 4 Semi-Skilled Environmental Monitors at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Salary

• R208.00 Per Day

Description

• A vacancy currently exists for Semi-skilled Environmental Monitor Programme within Agulhas National Park (4). The above-stated positions are on a fixed-term contract up to 31 March 2027.
• The total remuneration package is a basic salary as per the Expanded Public Works Programme rates of R208.00 per day. Preference will be given to unemployed persons, Women & Persons Living with Disabilities.

Location

• Agulhas National Park

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 / NCV level 4
• South African Citizens.
• Preference will be given for persons living with disabilities.
• Language proficiency in English and any other local language.
• Preference will be given to applicants of local communities adjacent to the park (within 40km radius).
• Clear Criminal Record.
• Basic Computer Competency (MS Word, Excel).
• Successfully candidate will have to undergo medical fitness through a Medical Practitioner.
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assist with natural resources management – including the implementation and monitoring of indigenous and invasive fauna and flora projects, soil erosion and rehabilitation management systems.
• Provide assistance with monitoring and recording of resource management & in-field data.
• Provide assistance with monitoring the progress, standard and quality of work for the EPWP contracting teams.
• Assist with in-field verifications, mapping, and density estimations and species identification.
• Assist with stock and asset management.
• General administration – including filing, completion of timesheets, logbooks and reports.
• Assist with assessments of all standards and procedures and ensuring compliance to by the relevant contractors.
• Assist with People and Conservation programs and initiatives as well as the provision of extension service to Park neighbours including environmental education.
• Assist with the management of tools, equipment, vehicles and infrastructure.
• Participation in regular patrols (foot, vehicle), applying and administering environmental legislation regulations within the boundaries of the park, regulation of visitors’ behaviour and incident recording, interpretation and dissemination of information.
• Assist with general maintenance of park infrastructure and terrain.
• Assist with fire management – including fighting wildfires, prescribed burns and fireproofing of the park boundary.

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

Only interested persons who meet the above stated requirement should apply using the following link:

• https://forms.office.com/r/ntBe0Jyb8Q
• Supporting Documents such as Detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID and other relevant documents must be emailed to [email protected] using reference EM/10/2026 in subject line. Application that does not meet the requirements will not be considered.
• Applications that have not been responded to within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Closing Date

• 30 October 2026