Field Ranger Sergeant

South African National Parks | Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape | ZA

A vacancy currently exists for a Field Ranger Sergeant Position at Mountain Zebra National Park.

Location

MOUNTAIN ZEBRA NATIONAL PARK

Requirements
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Certificate (NQF level 6)/National Diploma in Conservation or related fields
  • 2-5 years in field supervision of field rangers in a dangerous game area, and previous practical experience in natural resource management
  • EMI Grade 5
  • Field Ranger Basic Training
  • Code 8 drivers licence
  • Computer literacy (MS Office, especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • A firearm competency certificate
  • Should be firearm competent and have a certificate. (NB: valid SAPS Competency Certificate; Original Training Competency Certificate for Business Unit Standards; PFTC Statement of results indicating the unit standards for Law and Business Purpose Unit Standards)
  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills
  • The willingness to be based at an outpost throughout the park
  • A healthy person with a high level of general fitness and mental alertness is required in this position
  • Must be physically fit and be prepared to undergo a fitness test before the interview
  • Must be willing to undergo a medical exam

Added Advantage:

  • 5-10 years of in-field experience in dangerous game
  • A valid code C1 drivers license with a PDP will serve as an added advantage
  • Master Tracker Training
  • An Advanced Field Ranger training qualification
  • EMI Grade 2 certification will be an added advantage
  • Dog Handler Training
Responsibilities
  • To assist the Senior Section Ranger with all management-related aspects to deliver on the biodiversity, area integrity, and cultural heritage mandate.
  • To plan, implement, assess, and evaluate activities (patrols, firefighting, deployments, and census).
  • To assist in the daily control of the financial management of the section.
  • To assist with the management of asset control within the section.
  • To assist in maintaining purposeful relationships with key stakeholders.
  • To ensure the enforcement of good corporate governance and proactive risk management.
  • To supervise the human capital of the section (training, mentoring, and coaching).
  • To ensure effective patrolling for maximum area coverage.
  • To ensure compliance with state-of-the-art integrity management standards.
  • To enforce law, order, and discipline through all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • To assist in visitor management and safety when required.
Please Note

The successful candidate will be required to reside inside the national park, official accommodation will be made available.

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson C1 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.

Paterson Grade

C1

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

Applications will only be completed when you have applied through the link or QR code: https://forms.office.com/r/Bvecmf4s8K and have submitted all relevant documents to the following email address: mountzebravacancies@sanparks.org

Closing Date

23 May 2025


Information :

  • Company : South African National Parks
  • Position : Field Ranger Sergeant
  • Location : Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape
  • Country : ZA
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Post Date : 2025-05-12 | Expired Date : 2025-06-11

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