A vacancy currently exists for a Field Ranger at Meerkat National Park. Being key position, the successful candidate would have to be a highly motivated individual with the necessary skills and experience to take immediate responsibility for ongoing environmental management of the park. The successful candidates will report to the Ranger Corporal.
Location
MEERKAT NATIONAL PARK
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Std 10).
- Code 10 license is essential.
- Previous practical experience with regards to natural resource management as mentioned in the second key performance area.
- Punctual, self-disciplined, motivated and responsible.
- Basic skills in general maintenance and storeroom management are essential.
- Administration skills is also essential part of this position.
- Submission of a criminal record clearance may be required upon request.
Added advantages would be:
- Field Ranger Basic or Advanced qualification.
- A fire arm competency certificate.
- National diploma in Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
- A basic knowledge of conservation related legislation.
- Knowledge of the area.
Responsibilities
- To gather information for the implementation of management plans through using electronic devices.
- Participate in research projects within the park and assist researchers in the park.
- To maintain law and order amongst staff members, guests, and all other stakeholders within the protected areas.
- To conduct effective patrols and execute anti-poaching operations, through deployment, observation posts and camping.
- To assist Ranger Corporals, Section Ranger, and Park Manager with biodiversity aspects (mention the
- aspects, ambiguous), asset control and administration tasks.
- To assist with visitor management and safety as and when required.
- Assist with fire management – including wildfires.
- To Assist with ad-hoc duties as and when needed.
- To ensure a high level of OHS practises are applied.
- Assist with alien clearing and rehabilitation within the park.
- Monitor of BSP Teams and conduct site inspections in terms of site specifications.
- Assist with Game capture, Game count and culling.
Please Note
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B3 grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
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:
Human Resources Department
Meerkat National Park
9 Joppie Vermeulen Street
Carnarvon
8925
Att: Claudia Malgas
E-mail: claudia.malgas@sanparks.org
If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing Date
02 September 2025