Active Jobs at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Candidates must be in possession of minimum a valid South African Civil Aviation Authority Aviation (SACAA) Helicopter Commercial License (HCPL).
• Candidates must hold a valid Sling rating issued by the SACAA.
• Candidates must hold a valid night rating issued by the SACAA.
• Minimum total flight hours (Rotorwing) – 3,000.
• Minimum total flight hours (Turbine – Rotorwing) – 1,000.
• AS350 / H125 rating (minimum hours on type – 100).
• Valid Game / Cull Rating.
• Minimum 250 hrs game capture experience.
• Valid Dangerous Goods course certificate.
• Valid Crew Resource Management course certificate.
• Valid SACAA Class 1 Pilot Medical Certificate.
• Valid code 08 South African driver’s license.
• Candidate must be able to comply with SANParks aviation insurance requirements as a named pilot.
• Computer literacy proficiency essential (Microsoft Office).
• Candidates will be subjected to a full background, qualifications & criminal records check and will also be required to undergo an integrity (deception) testing process.

Preferred Requirements:

• Valid and current IF (instrument flight rating).
• NVG (night vision goggle) endorsement and experience.
• Proven Sling / Long line / Bambi bucket experience.
• 500+ hours game capture experience.
• SAPS, HEMS, Anti-Poaching, SAAF, Law Enforcement experience.
• Multi-Crew experience.
• Firearm competency certificate (business purposes – Handgun and Carbine).
• Quality assurance, Safety officers course certificates

Responsibilities

• Safe, efficient aerial operations within the South African National Parks’ areas of operation.
• Aircraft care and management as Pilot in Command to comply with the Manufacturer, Civil Aviation and Company procedures, regulations and protocols.
• Anti-Poaching support and reaction missions.
• Game capture, culling and veterinary support missions.
• Census and survey missions.
• General logistical support missions.
• Sling / external cargo missions.
• Humanitarian aid, disaster relief missions.
• Night NVG operations.
• VIP flights and general charter.

Closing Date

• 26 September 2025

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Requirements

• National Diploma / N Diploma in Office Management and Technology / Office Administration / Secretarial Studies / Tourism/ Hotel Management / Hospitality.
• 2- 3 years’ work experience as a front office / receptionist/ Administrative work/ office assistant.
• Experience as a receptionist / switchboard operator in a tourism or hospitality environment Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Working knowledge of Roomseeker will serve as an added advantage.
• A driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• No criminal record (criminal and reference checks will be conducted).
• Knowledge of customer service orientation.
• Great telephonic skills, good administration, good numerical skills, and sound interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English and two other languages in the area.

Responsibilities

• Receive, and direct telephone calls and where specified, relay telephone messages timeously.
• Receive visitors and clients and make their waiting time as comfortable as possible after notifying the relevant employee of their arrival.
• Receive and notify employees timeously about documents and deliveries.
• Adhere to company dress code and protocol.
• Maintain a constant supply of organisational brochures for distribution, where relevant provide information and promotional materials.
• Maintain a visitors register.
• Perform general administration and filled documents relevant to the reception area and assist with office management.
• Perform other ad hoc responsibilities as the need might require.
• Reserve boardrooms and meeting venues as and when required.
• Manage bookings and space arrangements for staff and visitors.
• Ensure that meeting venues and boardrooms are serviced with basic complimentary stationery and sustenance.
• Manage the assets required for meetings i.e., audio-visual and presentation tools.
• Assist departments with logistical arrangements and procurement of services i.e., courier and catering services coordinated with head office.
• Ad hoc Duties.

Closing Date

• 26 September 2025