Job Vacancies at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• 1-2 Years experience working in a conservation related field or Horse Riding.
• Proficiency in English (spoken, read, and written) as well as any additional language.
• Must be physically fit (fitness test to be conducted).
• Knowledge of small plant use – chainsaw and Brushcutter.
• Basic Firefighting knowledge.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
• Basic First Aid will be an added advantage.
• Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• To assist in identifying and reporting horse related ailments to the Stable Supervisors/Horse Handler.
• Assist with horse vaccinations, feeding, medical care and grooming when needed.
• General maintenance at the Stable and upkeep of terrain, gardens, cleanliness of the paddocks, clean/cut grass around the Stables and Offices
• To ensure riding equipment – saddles and bridles are cleaned and maintained.
• Assist other Stables staff with Visitor outrides as needed.
• Assisting with erecting and maintaining fences.
• Assist on wildfire suppression, conducting prescribed burns and preparation of fire breaks.
• Assisting with soil erosion and invasive plant control.
• Infrastructure maintenance including buildings, hiking trails, and signage.
• To ensure a high level of OHS practices are applied.

Closing Date

• 01 February 2026

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Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Trade certificate (Electrician/ Carpentry/ Civil/ Building Engineering)
• 2 – 3 years’ working experience as a Trade worker or Supervision position in general technical/ maintenance field
• Valid drivers’ license
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on his/her own.
• Completed Trade Workers Development Programs and/or technical courses will serve as an added advantage.
• Do standby duties and work overtime on weekends & public holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Physically carrying out unskilled and semi-skilled tasks such as Civil & Electrical maintenance, electrical work, tiling, painting, and plumbing, building and welding in accordance with predetermined quality and productivity, and set standards.
• Trade related work such as repairs or routine maintenance to buildings, structures, services (water, electrical, sewage and septic tank systems, and waste management), equipment, water pumps, etc.
• Daily vehicle, equipment and electricity supply inspections, maintenance thereof and update of applicable log and time sheets.
• Assistance with fuel and oil provision to all departments.
• Daily stock control and reporting and documentation of any anomalies to supervisor.
• General cleaning and upkeep of technical stores and equipment.
• Driving duties include transport of equipment, materials and staff.
• Perform daily services throughout the park providing a clean, safe and pleasant environment for staff and visitors.
• Assist with other ad-hoc tasks as required by Supervisor / Management.

Closing Date

• 01 February 2026

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• Applications are hereby invited from unemployed youth who reside in the communities adjacent to our National Parks who wish to start a career in conservation. SANParks, in partnership with Cathsseta, is offering a unique opportunity to participate in a Skills Programme – in Field Guiding for a period of 6 months with a monthly stipend of R2 695.00 and a further fixed term contract of another one (1) year. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the learner upon completion of the programme.

Requirements

• Reside in the village/area within 1-100km from the National Park.
• Under the age of 35.
• South African Citizen.
• Grade 12.
• Clear criminal record.
• Not have benefited from other SANParks skills programmes/learnership/internship etc before.
• Physically fit.

Closing Date

• 02 February 2026

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Requirements

• Be in possession of a Business Degree in Commerce, Tourism, Project Management or relevant.
• Must have 6 years management experience, PPP Implementation experience will be an added advantage.
• An understanding of financial feasibility studies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations.
• Project management skills.
• Financial management and analytical skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Computer skills.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Diversity and change management skills.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and implementation and post-award management of Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects on behalf of SANParks, exercising delegated authority.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant staged in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholder.
• Directly support the General Manager: Business Development Unit to comply with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA) and all strategic objectives of the Business Development Unit.
• Diligently manage the projects from inception to signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure.
• Ensure that the projects are affordable to SANParks, provide optimal value-for money solutions, and appropriately allocate risk to the private parties.
• Manage all information systems necessary for the proper planning and implementation of the projects.

Closing Date

• 05 February 2026

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Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate – Any advanced certificate in the related field will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in reading, writing and communicating effectively in English.
• Valid firearm proficiency and competency certificate in a manually operated rifle.
• Unit Standard 123519
• Handle and use a Manually operated rifle or carbine for business purposes.
• Valid SAPS firearm competency certificate.
• Understanding and experience in veld firefighting.
• Valid First Aid Certificate Level 1.
• At least 2-5 years of game guarding/research assistant/field ranger experience in a Big Five game reserve will be an added advantage.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Basic computer skills will be an added advantage.
• Ability to use GPS technology will be an added advantage.
• Valid and functional driver’s license will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Guarding and guiding researchers during field research from potentially dangerous animals.
• Participating in prescribed and experimental burns, Vegetation Condition Assessments.
• Assisting with the maintenance of research infrastructure, research sites, and research equipment.
• Downloading, collecting and capturing routine monitoring data where needed.
• Assisting with keeping the office, research camp and storeroom areas (including gardens) neat.

Closing Date

• 06 February 2026

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• Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their Bachelor’s degree/ National Diploma (NQF6/NQF7) at Public Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed SANParks for a period of one (1) year with a monthly stipend of R6,355.69. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the programme.

Requirements

To qualify for the Internship Placement Programme, you must:

• Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35
• Must be a South African Citizen
• Have completed a bachelor’s degree/National Diploma (NQF 6/ NQF 7) under the above-mentioned discipline/ fields of study from a South African Public Higher Education Institution (HEI)
• Must not have previously been employed nor participated in an internship/ placement programme
• Must reside within the Eastern Cape Province.

Closing Date

• 10 February 2026

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Requirements

• Degree in Information Science/ Archives and Records Management or relevant qualification
• Higher certificate in Archives and Records Management
• 2-3 years’ work experience in information and records management
• Knowledge of National Archive and Records Services of South Africa act 43 of 1996 as amended
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge and experience of collection development and management
• Manual and electronic filing systems
• Relevant policies and procedures
• Knowledge Management systems
• Cataloguing and classification of collections
• Archives and Records Management
• Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.
• Advising – risk mitigation
• Administrative requirements
• Researching capability
• Planning and Coordination
• Problem Solving

Responsibilities

• Manage the Corporate library and Archives of South African National Parks (SANParks).
• Ensure that records are archived in line with registry procedures.
• Provide input to draft information and records management policies / strategies.
• Filing of records on the EDRMS.
• Assist the Senior Manager in the digitization of records.
• Coordinate the transfer of files to the approved system.
• Ensure that correspondence received internally and externally is administered correctly.
• Responsible for the implementation of the approved file plan.
• Coordinate disposal of records at SANParks in accordance with the retention schedule
• Assist the Senior Manager in the implementation of Knowledge Management systems at SANParks
• Provide administrative support to the department.
• Perform financial, procurement and other office administrative functions.
• Manage the diary of the Senior Manager.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager.

Closing Date

• 10 February 2026