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SANPARKS FIELD GUARD EPWP VACANCIES – 6 POSTS AVAILABLE

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.