Website South African National Parks (SANParks)
South African National Parks is one of the world's leading conservation and scientific research bodies and a leading proponent of maintaining the indigenous natural environment. South African National Parks, (SANParks), manages a system of parks which represents the indigenous fauna, flora, landscapes and associated cultural heritage of the country. Of all the national parks, most have overnight tourist facilities, with an unrivalled variety of accommodation in arid, coastal, mountain and bushveld habitats.
South African National Parks is one of the world’s leading conservation and scientific research bodies and a leading proponent of maintaining the indigenous natural environment. South African National Parks, (SANParks), manages a system of parks which represents the indigenous fauna, flora, landscapes and associated cultural heritage of the country.
Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate
Firearm documentation required:
- Firearm competency – Manual Loading/bolt action (Unit standards 117705, 119651, and 123519)
- Valid Regulation 79 or 21 – bolt action or manual, no criminal record (valid SAPS Clearance certificate to be submitted as part of the application)
- Must have done a Basic Field Ranger course.
- Medical Certificate of Fitness.
- Understanding the Basic principles of Health & Safety (Health & Safety level 1)
- Ability to do extended patrols under difficult conditions.
- Physically fit & passionate about conservation and people.
- Candidates must have a basic understanding, preferably with experience of Field Ranger duties.
Responsibilities
- Guarding/protecting contractors as well as maintenance teams.
- Enforcing law, order, and discipline through NEMA.
- Ensure accurate records of incidents or sightings are kept.
- Undertaking routine patrols by means of foot or vehicle.
- Assisting with Conservation-related activities.
