Applications Open for the SANParks Gate Guards X2 Posts

Applications Open for the SANParks Gate Guards X2 Posts. A vacancy exists for two (2) Gate Guards at Addo Elephant National Park (AENP Section). The successful incumbents will report to the APU Ranger Sergeant.

Location

Addo Elephant National Park

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 (Std 10) Certificate.
• Successful completion of the Ranger Fitness Selection Program.
• Accredited Basic Field Ranger Training (will be an advantage)
• Relevant experience in conservation will be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in security/access control.
• Working knowledge of relevant conservation legislation.
• Must be willing to undergo a medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Law enforcement will include participating in access control, secure workspace, reporting, and communication.
• To resolve minor conflicts that may arise at the entrance gate.
• To provide detailed information to guests about the park.
• To prevent unauthorized removal of the park’s property, guard the entrance gate at the park.
• To open the gate to allow employees, deliveries, contractors, and authorized guests to enter the park.
• To check the credentials before allowing anyone to enter the park.
• To control traffic to and from the park’s buildings and grounds.
• To direct guests and authorized personnel to various parts of the park
• To perform maintenance duties such as mowing lawns and sweeping gate areas, etc.
• To record the arrival and departure of both employees and guests

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 basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B1 grade, and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.

Paterson Grade

B1

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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

USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION: APUGG-AENP/2

The application will only be completed when you have applied through the link: https://forms.office.com/r/UkitaLBrWv and have submitted all relevant documents to the following email address: [email protected]

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID, driver’s license, and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:

ATT: Ilze Jonker
Human Resource Department
Addo Elephant National Park
PO Box 52
Addo
6105
Fax: 0867300793

Closing Date: 20 May 2025