Research Assistants

South African National Parks | Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga | ZA

2 vacancies exist within Scientific Services for a Research Assistants stationed in Skukuza in the Kruger National Park.

1 Research Assistant for a 3-year Fixed term contract

1 Research Assistant for a 1-year 8 months Fixed term contract

Location

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Requirements
  • Grade 12 certificate - Any advanced certificate in the related field will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
  • Valid firearm proficiency in manual-operated rifle
  • Valid SAPS firearm competency certificate
  • Understanding and experience in veld firefighting
  • Valid First Aid Certificate Level 1
  • At least 3 years of game guarding/research assistant/field ranger experience in a big five reserve game area
  • General day-to-day maintenance experience of infrastructure and equipment
  • Must be able to work independently
  • Valid and functional Drivers licence

Basic computer skills will be an added advantage

Responsibilities
  • Guarding and guiding researchers during field research from potentially dangerous animals.
  • Partake in experimental burns
  • Assist with the maintenance of research infrastructures, research sites and equipment.
  • Downloading and collecting routine monitoring data where needed
  • Data capturing.
  • Assist with the implementation of the fire management program
  • Assist with keeping the office and research camp gardens neat and tidy
Paterson Grade

B3

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Human Resources Division

  • Email: celine.hendricks@sanparks.org
Documents Required

Candidates who meet the above requirements should apply using the link and forward their detailed CVs and copies of qualifications with the subject heading: “Research Assistant” to: celine.hendricks@sanparks.org .

Complete the form : https://forms.office.com/r/bna9rjRNYs?origin=lprLink

Candidates who do not apply via the provided link will not be considered

Human Resources Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Landline: 012 426 5252

Closing Date

21 March 2025


Information :

  • Company : South African National Parks
  • Position : Research Assistants
  • Location : Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga
  • Country : ZA
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Post Date : 2025-03-15 | Expired Date : 2025-04-14

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