General Worker at South African National Parks (SANParks)

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South African National Parks (SANParks)

South African National Parks (SANParks)

Industry: Travel and Tours

Deadline: Nov 6, 2025

Job Type: Full Time

Experience: 1 – 2 years

Location: Eastern Cape, Western Cape

Province:

Field: General

Requirements

  • Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years general worker experience and exposure in nature conservation related work (alien clearing, integrated fire management that includes fire management and law enforcement).
  • Driver’s License.
  • Basic knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Must be physically fit.
  • Basic knowledge of general maintenance and inspection.
  • Good Hygiene practices.
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to the field.
  • Knowledge of First Aid.
  • Provide own transport to and from workplace.
  • Perform Standby duties on weekends and Public Holidays.

Additional Requirements:

  • Chainsaw and Brush cutter competencies.
  • Experience with machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic conservation duties of physical and routine natures that includes the implementation of invasive plant, alien animal and natural soil erosion and rehabilitation management programs.
  • Fire protection, which include wildfire suppression, conducting prescribed burns and preparation of fire breaks.
  • Infra-structure maintenance including buildings, roads, hiking trails, day walks, footpath, gardens, tourism facilities and signage.
  • General Maintenance and upkeep of terrain, gardens, staff villages etc.
  • General forestry duties.

Closing Date

  • 04 November 2025



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