Vacancies currently exist for four (4) Field Rangers at Addo Elephant National Park (Marine Section). The successful incumbents will report to the Section Ranger.
Location
ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
Requirements
- No Criminal record (Clearance must be submitted with application), reference and background checks will also be done.
- Minimum Grade 12 (Std 10) Certificate.
- Must be a competent swimmer and comfortable working in an aquatic environment.
- Valid code B driver’s license will be an added advantage.
- Skippers ticket will be an added advantage.
- PRE SEA training will be provided.
- Must be physically fit and willing to undergo a fitness and swimming test before the interview.
- Ability to conduct long and extended sea patrols under unfavourable conditions and to stay on Bird Island for extended periods of time.
- Must be willing to undergo a medical test.
- Must be willing to undergo integrity testing.
Responsibilities
- Law enforcement that will include participating in regular patrols by foot, vehicle and boat.
- Duty on Bird Island for up to three weeks at a time periodically.
- Anti-poaching operations that will require flexi-time, sleep-out, clandestine patrols, night shift duty and overtime.
- Assistance with natural resources management.
- Assist with the control of all contractors movement within the park.
- Assist with maintenance and management of all assets including boats, trailers, and vehicles.
Please Note
The successful candidate will be required to reside in shared official accommodation located within the park. As this is an operational requirement, living inside the park is mandatory. The accommodation is powered by solar energy.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified.
Appointment will be in accordance with EE plan targets.
Paterson Grade
B3
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Documents Required
a Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION:
AENP/FT/FR4
Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link:
https://forms.office.com/r/QzZ9PNxYV6
and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the following email address:
addovacancies@sanparks.org
No acceptance of Cv’s after closing date. Applications must be accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, Certified copies of ID, Driver’s License, and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
ATT: Ilze Jonker
Human Resource Department
Addo Elephant National Park
PO Box 52
Addo
6105
Fax: 0867300793
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application
has been unsuccessful
Closing Date
08 September 2025