South African National Parks (SANParks) is inviting applications for 6 Field Guard EPWP opportunities within the Biodiversity Social Projects at Marakele National Park.
The successful candidates will be appointed on fixed-term contracts until 31 March 2027 and will receive an EPWP wage of R311 per day.
JOB DETAILS
Position: Field Guard
Number of Posts: 6
Employer: SANParks
Programme: Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)
Project: Biodiversity Social Projects (BSP)
Location: Marakele National Park
Contract: Fixed-Term until 31 March 2027
Wage: R311 per day
Closing Date: 07 October 2026
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have:
- Matric / Grade 12 / NCV Level 4
- Firearm competency – Self-Loading Rifle
- Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act
- Valid Regulation 79
- Completed Basic Field Ranger course or equivalent
- Valid SAPS clearance certificate
- Clean criminal record
- Basic understanding of Health & Safety
- At least 1 year’s experience as a Field Guard in a Big 5 Game Reserve
- Ability to remain alert during prolonged field operations
- Willingness to work weekends and after hours
- Ability to meet the role’s medical and physical fitness requirements
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical fitness assessment.
ADDED ADVANTAGES
The following will be advantageous:
- Advanced Rifle Handling
- Firearm competency – Manual Loading/Bolt Action
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful candidates will:
- Guard EPWP participants and contractors.
- Conduct field patrols and monitoring.
- Assist with authorised law-enforcement and conservation activities.
- Assist with access control and visitor/staff safety.
- Support area-integrity management.
- Assist with maintenance of fences, water points, roads and other infrastructure.
- Accurately record incidents and wildlife sightings.
- Assist with EPWP projects within the park.
- Support other park-management activities when requested by line managers.
PREFERENCE
Preference will be given to qualifying applicants from neighbouring communities and municipalities.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit:
- Updated CV
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications
- Firearm competency certificates
- SAPS clearance certificate
- Other relevant supporting documents
Applications can be emailed or hand-delivered.
Email: tshegofatso.moremedi@sanparks.org
For Attention: Tshegofatso Moremedi
Address:
Marakele National Park
Alma Road
P.O. Box 800
Applicants who have not received a response within 14 days should regard their applications as unsuccessful.