SA National Parks Vacancies โ€” November 2025

SA National Parks Vacancies โ€” November 2025

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Below are 7 live SANParks opportunities. Each listing includes a quick brief, duties, requirements, remuneration/grade, EE note, and a single consolidated โ€œHow to applyโ€ section at the end (with the exact reference numbers and links).

1) 2X General Worker โ€“ Addo Elephant National Park (Tourism) โ€“ Apply by 19 Nov 2025

Ref: AENP/FUA8G ยท Paterson Grade: A3
Position Type: Permanent (x2) ยท Location: Addo Elephant NP (no staff accommodation)

Overview

Provide cleaning, terrain and visitor-area upkeep to SANParks standards; support basic logistics for Tourism operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clean terrain, picnic sites, ablutions, offices; remove refuse to prescribed standards.
  • Care for and maintain tools/equipment; assist with collections/supplies.
  • Apply OHS practices; regulate traffic/parking as needed.
  • Ad-hoc tasks from Duty Manager.

Requirements & Skills

  • Grade 12 (or equivalent). 1โ€“2 yrs General Worker experience; 1 yr Tourism industry.
  • Two languages incl. English; OHS awareness; time management; planning & organising.
  • Garden tool operation; willing to work overtime/weekends/public holidays.
    Added Advantage: OHS cert, First Aid L1, Chainsaw/Brushcutter competency.

Remuneration & Benefits

Package per Paterson A3, with allowances/benefits per SANParks HR Tariff.

Employment Equity

Appointment aligned to EE targets. Own transport & accommodation required.

2) 3x Room Attendants โ€“ Addo Elephant National Park (Tourism) โ€“ Apply by 19 Nov 2025

Ref: AENP/FUA8R ยท Paterson Grade: A3
Position Type: Permanent (x3) ยท Location: Addo Elephant NP (no staff accommodation)

Overview

Maintain high housekeeping standards across chalets and public areas; support inventory control and guest basics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clean chalets/public areas; change linen; sweep/mop; polish; waste removal.
  • Report breakages/maintenance; control inventory levels in units.
  • Lost & found handling; key control; assist with laundry/stock takes.
  • Apply OHS; regulate parking/traffic when required; basic guest assistance.

Requirements & Skills

  • Grade 12; 1โ€“2 yrs Housekeeping; 1 yr Tourism; English + one language.
  • Cleaning chemical knowledge; time management; communication; planning.
  • Willingness for shifts/weekends/public holidays.
    Added Advantage: OHS cert, First Aid L1, Housekeeping certificate.

Remuneration & Benefits

Package per Paterson A3, with benefits per SANParks HR Tariff.

Employment Equity

Aligned to EE targets. Own transport & accommodation required.

3) Fuel Attendant โ€“ Addo Elephant National Park (Tourism) โ€“ Apply by 19 Nov 2025

Ref: AENP/FUA8F ยท Paterson Grade: B1
Position Type: Permanent ยท Location: Addo Elephant NP (no staff accommodation)

Overview

Operate park filling station safely and courteously; manage cash/stock reconciliations and basic forecourt maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Dispense fuel/oil; process payments; check water/oil/tyres; clean windscreens.
  • Daily pump/dip readings and sales reconciliation; stock level control & ordering.
  • Forecourt cleanliness; implement safety/legislative measures.
  • Price updates per schedule; verify coupons/signatures; record faults; assist visitors with info/directions.
  • Ad-hoc duties as directed.

Requirements & Skills

  • Grade 12; 1โ€“2 yrs fuel attendant; OHS experience; customer care knowledge.
  • Essential: cash-handling; basic accounting & maths; two languages incl. English; strong interpersonal/communication.
  • Practical test may be required.
    Added Advantage: 1 yr Tourism, OHS cert, First Aid L1.

Remuneration & Benefits

Package per Paterson B1, with benefits per SANParks HR Tariff.

Employment Equity

Aligned to EE targets. Own transport & accommodation required.

4) Attendant: Rooms โ€“ Garden Route NP (Tsitsikamma Section) โ€“ Apply by 28 Nov 2025

Ref: TNP07 ยท Paterson Grade: A3
Position Type: Permanent ยท Location: Storms River Mouth (outside-park residence; own transport)

Overview

Deliver day-to-day cleaning for accommodation, ablutions, reception and offices to prescribed hospitality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clean accommodation, public/admin areas; maintain cleaning standards.
  • Report and follow up on maintenance; control inventory; laundry distribution.
  • Adhere to OHS; general Rest Camp duties; lost & found; key control.

Requirements & Skills

  • Grade 12; 1 yr Tourism; 1โ€“2 yrs Housekeeping; two languages incl. English.
  • Knowledge of cleaning materials; guest interaction skills; willing to work 6 days/45 hrs, weekends/public holidays.
    Added Advantage: OHS cert; housekeeping short course/training.

Remuneration & Benefits

Package per Paterson A3, with benefits per SANParks HR Tariff.

Employment Equity

Aligned to EE targets.

5) Ranger Sergeant (Fixed Term to Dec 2027) โ€“ Addo Elephant NP (Zuurberg Section) โ€“ Apply by 01 Dec 2025

Ref: AENP/FT/RS ยท Paterson Grade: C1
Position Type: Fixed-term to Dec 2027 ยท Location: Addo (park residence required; accommodation available)

Overview

Lead field ranger teams in resource protection, anti-poaching, law enforcement and natural resource management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Resource management: invasives, erosion, fires, game counts/capture/culling.
  • Law enforcement: foot/vehicle patrols, visitor/staff control, intel handling.
  • Lead anti-poaching deployments (OPs/OPs posts/camping).
  • Supervise and train staff; maintain admin standards; coordinate with Section Ranger.
  • Build stakeholder relations; maximise patrol coverage and governance.

Requirements & Skills

  • Grade 12; NDip/NQF6 Nature Conservation/Natural Resource Mgmt.
  • Field Ranger Basic/Advanced; Firearm competence (Handle & SL Rifle); EMI Grade 5.
  • Code 8 (PDP advantage); 2โ€“3 yrs as Lance/Full Corporal + 2 yrs supervisory.
  • Proven ops experience (infrastructure, coverage, anti-poaching); veld fire experience.
  • High fitness, alertness; willing to live at outpost; strong communication.

Remuneration & Benefits

Package per Paterson C1, with benefits per SANParks HR Tariff.

Employment Equity

Aligned to EE targets.

6) Manager: Waste Management (Re-Advertisement) โ€“ Kruger NP (Skukuza) โ€“ Apply by 28 Nov 2025

Ref: Not specified ยท Paterson Grade: D3
Salary: R866,250 โ€“ R1,082,812.50 (total package)
Position Type: Permanent ยท Location: KNP โ€“ Skukuza

Overview

Lead operational & strategic waste management across KNP; ensure environmental, OHS and legislative compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set KPIs; align ops plans; meet financial/operational/environmental targets.
  • Run waste sites efficiently; drive improvements, audits & compliance (incl. NEMWA/SAWIC reporting).
  • Plan upgrades/refurbishment of infrastructure/equipment; promote waste minimisation & recovery.
  • OHS compliance, inspections, risk assessments; SHE participation.
  • Budget, assets, contracts/MoUs; staff management & training.

Requirements & Skills

  • Grade 12; BSc/B-Tech Environmental Management/Science.
  • 7+ yrs post-qualification in Waste Mgmt (min 2 yrs supervisory).
  • Strong environmental & OHS legislation application; MS Office; excellent communication; stakeholder engagement.
  • Code 08 driverโ€™s licence.

Employment Equity

Filled in line with KNP EE targets.

7) Managing Executive: Parks Division (Fixed-Term 5 years) โ€“ Groenkloof (Head Office, Pretoria) โ€“ Apply by 26 Nov 2025

Ref: Not specified
Salary (Annual Package): R2,247,210 โ€“ R3,370,815
Position Type: Fixed-Term (5 years) ยท Reports to: CEO

Overview

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Parks Divisionโ€”delivering on conservation, tourism and commercial mandates across SANParks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop & drive divisional strategy and business plan; optimise commercial opportunities.
  • Lead people, culture and performance; manage stakeholder relations.
  • Ensure SHERQ, governance, compliance and PFMA-aligned financial management.
  • Enhance tourism products & commercialisation; oversee infrastructure/facilities.
  • Lead transformation, innovation, change and environmental crime mitigation.

Requirements & Skills

  • Masterโ€™s degree in Commerce/Business/Conservation/Science/Tourism.
  • 10โ€“12 yrs senior management (min 7 yrs at Executive level); Park Management exposure.
  • Strong financial/commercial acumen; governance & legislative fluency.
  • Matrix leadership; communication/networking; people management & coaching.

Employment Equity

Appointment aligned to SANParks EE Plan. Foreign quals must be SAQA-evaluated.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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