A vacancy currently exists for a Section 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 Park Manager and will be required to secure accommodation outside the park.
Location
MEERKAT NATIONAL PARK
Requirements
- National Diploma in Conservation or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification. A Bachelor’s degree in Conservation will be an added advantage.
- Code 08 driver’s license, PDP will be added advantage.
- 5 Years relevant work experience as a field ranger or in conservation management in a protected area.
- 3 Years must be in supervision of field ranger teams.
- Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Express.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as conflict resolution, project management and liaison skills.
- Candidate will be required to reside outside the park and accommodation will be made available.
- Ability to work under pressure and working flexible, long, and irregular hours.
- Criminal record and clearance checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
- Candidate must be physically fit.
- Must have knowledge of the PFMA act.
- Ability to communicate effectively in Afrikaans is essential.
Responsibilities
- Natural resources management that includes the implementation of invasive plant, alien animal, unnatural soil erosion and rehabilitation management programs.
- Monitoring of developments and projects in the National Park as well as areas adjacent impacting on the park.
- Development of sound and mutually beneficial relationships with Stakeholders, neighbouring communities, NGO’s, and other associated organizations and individuals.
- Financial administration, including budget control and monitoring expenditures
- Supervision of interns, volunteers and contractors who provide conservation management services to the park.
- Implementation and administration of approved conservation legislation, policy according to agreed management and operational plans.
- Monitoring and recording of resource management data and facilitation of external research.
- Human resources management and administration.
- Identification and implementation of personnel development and skills training.
- Visitor Management – including safety and security of visitors, control of visitors’ behaviour and recording, interpretation, and dissemination of information.
- Infrastructure Maintenance includes buildings, roads, and signage.
- Management of cultural historic nodes in the section.
- Conform to Audit requirements (OHS, METT, SOAIM, SOB, and others), prescriptions, norms and standards.
- To perform ad hoc duties when required.
Please Note
Appointment will be in accordance with EE plan targets.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified.
Paterson Grade
D1
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:
Attention: Claudia Malgas
Meerkat National Park
9 Joppie Vermeulen Street
Carnarvon
8925
Tel: 053 382 3011
E-mail: [email protected]
Closing Date
02 September 2025
