6X Field Guards (BSP) at South African National Parks (SANParks)

EPWP Employment opportunities currently exist for 6 Field Guards within the Biodiversity Social Projects in Marakele National Park. The above-stated opportunities are fixed-term contracts until the end of 31 March 2027.
The appointed participant or Field Guard will be paid a wage rate of R 311 per day as per the Expanded Public Works Programme rates.


Location


Marakele National Park


Requirements


Matric/Grade 12/NCV level 4.
Firearm competency - Self-Loading Rifle (Unit Standards 1196650 and 123511).
Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act (Unit Standard 117705).
Valid Regulation 79.
Must have completed a Basic Field Ranger course or equivalent.
Valid SAPS clearance certificate and a clean criminal record (background screening will to be conducted as part of the recruitment process).
Understanding of the Basic principles of Health & Safety (Health & Safety level1).
One year's experience as a Field Guard in a Big 5 Game Reserve.
Ability to maintain alertness and endurance during prolonged field operations (including weekends and afterhours).
Medically and physically fit and passionate about conservation and people.
Successful candidates will have to undergo medical fitness through a medical practitioner.


Added advantage/desired:


Advanced Rifle Handling.
Firearm competency - Manual Loading/Bolt Action (Unit Standards 119651 and 123519).


Responsibilities


Guarding EPWP participants/contractors.
Conduct law-enforcement activities (patrols, monitoring, anti-poaching, problem animal control by means of foot or vehicle).
Enforcing law, order and discipline through NEMA (access control activities i.e. staff, visitor management, and safety).
Assisting with area integrity management.
Assist with infrastructure maintenance (fence, water points, roads, etc.)
Accurate recording of incidents and sightings.
Assist with EPWP project in the park (WfW, WfE and WfWet).
Assist with park management activities as requested by Line Managers.


Please Note


Preference will be given to participants or applicants from the neighbouring communities/municipalities.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI/HDSA candidates.
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 CV, and certified copies of qualifications (firearm certificate, SAPS clearance certificate, etc) to the address below.
Marakele National Park Alma Road P O Box 800
Email: tshegofatso.moremedi@sanparks.org
Or hand-deliver: to the attention of Tshegofatso Moremedi
Applications that have not been responded to within 14 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.


Closing Date


07 October 2026