Job Summary
South African National Parks (SANParks) invites applications for the the job vacancies: Anti-Poaching Unit Gate Guards x2 posts.
Closing date: 18 April 2024
Salary: R141,499.40 – R186,606.27
Location: ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
Job Purpose
A challenging vacancy currently exists for 2 x Gate Guards at Addo Elephant National Park. The successful incumbent will report to the APU Ranger Sergeant.
Careers at SANParks
SANParks is the leading conservation authority in all national parks, responsible for 3 751 113 hectares of protected land in 20 national parks. It draws its mandate from the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, Act 57 of 2003.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Law Enforcement that 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
- To guard the entrance gate at the park.
- To open the gate to allow employees, deliveries, contractors, and authorized guests to enter the park.
- 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
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 (Std 10) Certificate.
- Successful completion of 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 will be an advantage.
- Working knowledge of relevant conservation legislation.
- Must be willing to undergo a medical exam.
How to Apply
Candidate will be required to reside within the Park and official accommodation will be made available to the successful candidate.
Due to multiple vacancies use the following reference number on your application in order to ensure the correct allocation of CVcv: APU Gate Guard
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B1 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
Appointment will be in accordance with EE Plan targets.
Applications must be accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
Attention: Ilze Jonker
Human Resource Department
Addo Elephant National Park
PO Box 52, Addo, 6105
Email: addovacancies@sanparks.org
Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the above email address.
Link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/7UsvWp5dYR
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