MalaMala Game Reserve is currently looking for a qualified and experienced PSIRA registered Anti- poaching Sergeant with a good work ethic to live amongst and manage Big 5 animal encounters. The successful incumbent will form part of a 6-week work and 2 weeks leave cycle.
Qualifications and Experience
· Matric
· Must Have PSIRA grade B
· No criminal record and submit a Valid Police Clearance Certificate.
· Must be in possession of a valid South African Driving License and PrDP
· Must have at least two years’ experience as an Anti-Poaching Sergeant or Corporal. (Accompanied by Team Leader Certification)
· NQF Level 1
· CITT Tracing Course or similar Certification is essential
· Weapons competencies for business use are essential in three categories
· Shotgun
· Handgun
· Self-loading Rifle
· Must have a firm knowledge of bush craft (Animal behaviour, Navigation, Man and Animal Tracking)
· Valid tracking experience and certification is beneficial.
· First aid level 1
· English literacy level: Must have an excellent command of the English language including reading, writing, and speaking.
· Computer literacy (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Following and adhering to all company and additional global Anti-Poaching policies.
- Be compliant in all Psira Regulated policies and adhere to Psira Code of Conduct
- Be compliant and familiar with the JMC Instrument policies on transboundary safety and security
traversing.
- Work on rotational bases between Anti-Poaching camps on MalaMala Game Reserve.
- Due to the nature of the work and the high level of security awareness and restrictions, there will
be periods where the Sergeant will not be permitted to carry a personal cell phone or camera.
- To work in team format and this includes all daily tasks.
- Report in his chain of command to the Anti-Poaching department corporal or Anti-Poaching
officer for all operational matters.
- Assist the APU Officer in deployment tasks, response and logistical support to field teams.
- Be active during day patrols checking perimeters and stealth cameras, evening patrols will be
rotated between the sergeant and corporal daily.
- The sergeant will be the relieve of the APU Officer in his absence in a supervisory role only
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness and tidiness as the environment can be hostile in the terms of
bacterial and viral medical conditions. (As required per PSIRA Grade E)
o General APU Sergeant roles
o Daily Roll Call
o Day/Night patrols. 24/7 standby (training and patrols)
o Daily Listening posts.
o Be prepared for regular inspections
o Ensuring overall cleanliness and upkeep
o Radio procedures
o APU vehicle control
Key Competencies
· Be Pro-active and be a positive team player.
· Strong work ethic and able to work long flexible hours.
· Excellent communication skills
· Be a hard-working, problem-solving, multi-tasker.
· Must be flexible and adaptable to current change in operational capacity.
· Must have a positive attitude.
· Must be physical fit and have sober habits.
· All relevant documentations mentioned in this document have to be in hand at the Interview. (ID Book/Card, Valid Psira certificate, Police Clearance, Any formal training certification and Weapon Competencies)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Deadline: 2025/06/27