EPWP Programme Employment Opportunity: 2 x Skilled Environmental Monitors
EPWP Employment opportunity currently exists for 2 x Skilled Environmental Monitors within Kruger National Park (Marula Region). The above-stated employment opportunities are fixed-term contract up to the end of 31 March 2027.
The appointed participant or Armed Environmental Monitor will be paid a wage rate of R 311 per day as per Expanded Public Works Programme rates.
Location
Kruger National Park
Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate.
- Must have 1 year of experience in ecological monitoring work.
- Must have 1 year of experience in Field Ranger duties.
- Firearm documentation required:
– Firearm competency – Self-loading rifle (Unit standards 119650 and 123511).
– Knowledge of firearm control act (unit standard 117705).
- Must have done a Basic Field Ranger course.
- Clean criminal record (Background screening to be conducted as part of the recruitment process).
- Understanding the Basic principles of Health & Safety (Health & Safety level 1).
- Ability to do long and extended patrols or walk in a big5 environment.
- Successful candidate will have to undergo medical fitness through a Medical Practitioner.
- Ability to work weekends and public holidays with occasional overtime.
- In possession of a Code 8 driving licence.
- VALID POLICE clearance certificate or proof of application for a Police Clearance Certificate.
Responsibilities
- Alien plant identification and mapping.
- Use of Quick Capture/Survey123, Carry Map, CyberTracker.
- Monitoring of biocontrol sites and biocontrol agents.
- Assist with verification of WFW operational areas.
- Assist with conservation-related activities in the park as and when required.
- Ensure accurate recording of incidents or sightings kept and recorded in the notebook.
- Guard Working for Water teams (consists of 12 Participants) when required.
- Assist with EPWP project in the park when required.
- Assist with other ad hoc duties (maintenance, grass cutting).
Please Note
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI/HDSA. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Salary
R 311 Per Day
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 with unique number (EPWP/KNP/MAR/MON-2) and detailed CV, ID Copy, and highest qualification obtained (certified within the past 6 months) to the following address.
South African National Parks – Biodiversity and Social Projects
Hand Deliver to the nearest gate.
Crocodile Bridge, Malelani, Numbi, Phabeni, Paul Kruger, Orpen, and BSP offices.
Att: Ripfumelo Maswanganyi
013 735 0154
Applications that have not been responded to within 14 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Closing Date
19 June 2026