Current Jobs 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

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• A vacancy currently exists for Officer: Science Liaison to be based in the Cape Research Centre. This role in Scientific Services provides support to external scientists and researchers to conduct biodiversity research within the national parks.
• This includes logistic, administrative guidance in the application process, general coordination between Scientific Services, Park Management, and the Researcher.

Requirements

• NQF level 6 in Natural/Social Sciences/Environmental/Biophysical Science.
• Understanding research design and methodologies.
• Minimum 2-4 years ecological experience.
• Biodiversity related legislation (NEMPAA,etc.)
• Computer literacy, especially databases and spreadsheets.
• Science communication and dissemination (blogs, infographics, visuals)
• Communication skills.
• Project management/administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and monitor the research project registration process for parks within the associated Scientific Services Research Unit.
• Develop an approach to maximize organizational learning from research projects.
• Take a leading role in SANParks emerging intellectual property debate.
• Facilitate logistics (accommodation, access, decals, game guards). support to visiting researchers.
• Ensure compliance of research processes with SANParks policy and alignment with organizational protocol.
• Assist facilitation and organizational of scientific engagements i.e. workshops/symposia/webinar.
• Submit quarterly reporting to the Conservation Services Division.
• Archive final reports, data, and metadata.
• Assists with preparations and smooth running of the Science Network Meeting and associated social media posts.
• Interface between researchers and SANParks management, ensuring projects are compliant with legislation, aligned with organisational priorities, and supported logistically where feasible.
• Science–Management Interface – Engage with park managers, section rangers, and researchers. Provide input to research strategy and committee meetings.

Closing Date

• 04 November 2025

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Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (Standard 10) required or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience in similar post or front office.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• Ability to communicate in English and any of the other 2 prominent official languages in the Western Cape.

Added Advantage

• National Diploma Tourism /Hotel Management
• Certificate in Security Service

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests upon arrival and always interact with them in a polite and friendly manner.
• Access Control by registering of all guests, suppliers and staff entering the park.
• Assist with security and safety of guests/visitors.
• Effectively communicating with guests and providing them with information about facilities and activities at Tsitsikamma Section of Garden Route National Park and loyalty cards, i.e., Wild Card.
• Directs the flow of traffic and guests in and out of the park.
• Accepting payments from guests, handling financial transactions and balancing cash takings daily according to company policy.
• Maintain daily statistics.
• To receive, handle enquiries and direct telephone calls and where specified, relay telephone messages timeously.
• Taking calls after hours from guests in need of assistance and direct accordingly.
• Work hours will include late and early shifts.
• Working 6 days a week including weekends and public holidays.
• To adhere to company dress code and protocol.

Closing Date

• 05 November 2025

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Requirements

• Must be in a possession of a National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics or National Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting with relevant experience.
• Degree would be an added advantage.
• Experience in construction related procurements will be advantageous.
• Should have 2 – 4 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
• Knowledge of Preferential Procurement Policy Framework.
• knowledge of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act.
• Knowledge of CIDB prescripts.
• Knowledge of SANParks Business will be an added advantage.
• Legal knowledge in relation to Supply Chain Management.
• Working knowledge of Applicable legislation, National Treasury guidelines and procurement processes applicable to SOE and or government departments.
• Knowledge of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
• Must be Computer literate.
• Should have Managerial, Analytical, Negotiation, Facilitation, and Organizing Skill.
• Applicant must be flexible and have the ability to meet tight deadlines and work with minimum supervision and or without supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review of specifications and Issue Requests for quotations, evaluate quotes, recommend successful bidder.
• To maintain regional contracts registers used as mechanisms to monitor annual payments to service providers.
• To coordinate the identification of regional procurement needs as informed by the Annual Procurement Plan, Demand Management Plan and Budget.
• To provide expert advice to end-users regarding the development of short- and long-term service level agreements for repeat purchases in conjunction with the Supply Chain Corporate Office.
• To build, maintain and manage stakeholder relations.
• To monitor and report on supply chain transactions as per the directive from Corporate Supply Chain Office.
• To manage risks associated with the procurement of services and goods.
• To manage an auditable administrative system of the region’s assets.
• To continuously manage and appraise submissions of the supplier database.
• To coordinate and maintain the pre-vendor qualification directory.
• To continuously evaluate the quality of goods and services rendered by the suppliers and assess their performance.
• To perform any other responsibilities as assigned to by the supervisor.
• Coordinate the bid specification, bid evaluation, and bid adjudication committees, and ensure the proper functioning of the committees including all record keeping and secretariate functions.
• Maintaining of the deviation, variation, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure registers.
• Coordinate efficient contract management activities.
• Coordinate the demand Management process in accordance with the supply chain management policy and legislative requirements.
• Timeous reporting of supply chain management activities and annual procurement plan.
• Implement preferential procurement and Broad-Based Economic Empowerment
• Respond to request for information requested by auditors within a two-day turnaround time.

Closing Date

• 06 November 2025