ASSISTANT SECTION RANGER

A Vacancy currently exists for an Assistant Section Ranger in Addo Elephant National Park. The successful candidate will be reporting to the relevant Senior Section Ranger.
Location Addo Elephant National Park

Requirements

• NQF level 6/National Diploma in Nature Conservation/ Nature Science/ Environmental Management.
• NQF level 7 in Nature Conservation/ Nature Science/ Environmental Management would be an added advantage.
• Firearm competency (Handgun and Self-Loading Rifle Firearm) would be an added advantage.
• Grade 2 Environmental Management Inspector would be an added advantage.
• 2-4 years in conservation, wildlife management, or related fieldwork, while at least 1 – 2 years must be in a supervision of field ranger teams.
• Computer Literacy. Please provide proof.
• Drivers Licence (preferable code 10).
• No criminal record. Police Clearance checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Conservation Policy and Management plan for the park according to agreed operational plans as well as stipulations of relevant legislation.
• Assists with coordination of law enforcement initiatives, gathering of information and area coverage to ensure territorial integrity.
• Compliance to SOP; Firearm management, relevant protocols.
• Assist in combating and controlling fires and execute burning policy as per delegation.
• Follow legal, ethical, and safe procedures for apprehending suspects.
• Facilitate water provisions.
• Assist with Game Capture / culling and cropping.
• Implement the utilisation policy and man- made structures processes and activities.
• Participate in game counts / census.
• Assist in managing the impact of degradation on cultural heritage resources and report accordingly.
• Assist with the management of an area of a park/section.
• Assist with the maintenance of resources such as man-made structures, processes, and activities.
• Coordinate fire management plan in the section both as a tool for conservation purposes and risk mitigation.
• Ensure the enforcement of good corporate governance and pro-active risk management.
• Ensure that regulations, conditions, and procedures are adhered to by both staff and visitors.
• Assist with access control, traffic flow and visitor management functions.
• Ensure adherence to the safety and security plans for the park.
• Coordinate the conservation and rehabilitation of indigenous marine and terrestrial biodiversity of the section, including assisting the Section Renger with planning and implementation of control of alien/extralimital species and monitoring of key functions and processes.
• Capturing of field data electronically, incl. situational reporting.
• Facilitate the maintenance of the park infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment (fences, roads, signage).
• Monitor recording of activities in pocket and occurrence books.
• Coordinate the management of equipment, vehicles, and firearms.
• Participate in search-and-rescue operations when required.
• Oversee overall maintenance of infrastructure – terrain, waterholes, equipment, tools, vehicle, vessels.
• Compliance with OHS requirements and report accordingly.
• Maintain a high standard of administration (log sheets, attendance registers, incident reports, pocketbooks, monthly reports, NECER reports, stock control in stores, etc.)

Please Note
Official accommodation will be provided inside the park. It is an operational requirement for the successful candidate to live inside the park.
The remuneration package includes a Cost to Employer salary, based on the Cost to Employer salary scale of a position with a Paterson C3 job grade, and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Service of SANParks.
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.

Salary R 409 290.00 – R 572 985.00 Per Annum

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
Application will only be completed when you have completed the below steps:
1. Use the following reference number on your application:
AENP/A004
2. COMPLETE THE LINK BELOW
https://forms.office.com/r/RLyBwmMs1U
3. SUBMIT CV
Accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, Certified copies of ID, Driver’s License, and relevant qualifications to: addovacancies@sanparks.org
No CV’s will be accepted after closing date.

Closing Date 19 March 2026