Assistant Section Ranger (Re-advertisement) Job at South African National Parks

Requirements

• NQF level 6/National Diploma in Nature Conservation/ Nature Science/ Environmental Management (Essential).
• NQF level 7 in Nature Conservation/ Nature Science/ Environmental Management (Desirable).
• Grade 2 Environmental Management Inspector (Desirable).
• 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.
• Multiple firearm handling qualifications or competencies and experience in all types of firearms that is handgun, self-loading, manually operated and shotgun.
• 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 Ranger 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.)
• Manage the human capital of the section.
• Encourage teamwork and collaboration.
• Support SANParks wellness programmes.
• Perform standby and weekend duties as per roster.

Closing Date

• 27 May 2026