Gate Guards x2 Positions Open for Grade 12 Pass-out | Sanparks

Sanparks has hired x2 gate guards to protect the wildlife at the Addo Elephant National Park. Candidates must have a grade 12 certificate and pass a fitness assessment. Your chances are improved if you have experience in conservation or security. Successful guards help manage park access, enforce safety rules, and ensure all visitors are safe. Don’t miss out on your chance to work with elephants before 20 May 2025! Below are more details about the requirements and how to apply.

Gate Guards x2 Vacancies Details

• Company- Sanparks
• Position- Gate Guards x2
• Location- Addo Elephant National Park
• Closing Date- 20 May 2025
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A vacancy exists for two (2) Gate Guards at Addo Elephant National Park (AENP Section). The successful incumbents will report to the APU Ranger Sergeant.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 (Std 10) Certificate.
• The Ranger Fitness Selection Program must be completed successfully.
• A basic field ranger training certificate (will be an asset)
• Experience in conservation is a plus.
• Experience in the security/access control industry is required.
• Knowledge of conservation legislation relevant to the area.
• You must be willing to submit to a medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Participation in law enforcement includes access control, secure workplace, reporting and communication.
• Resolve minor disputes that may arise on the entrance gate.
• The park’s website is a great resource for guests to get detailed information about the park.
• Guard the park entrance gate to prevent unauthorised removal of park property.
• Open the gate so that employees, deliveries and contractors as well as authorized guests can enter the park.
• Check the credentials of anyone entering the park.
• Control traffic into and out of the park.
• Direct guests and authorized personnel in the park to different parts
• Perform maintenance duties, such as mowing the lawns and cleaning gate areas.
• Record the arrival and departure times of employees and guests

Please Note

Accommodation will be provided for the successful candidate in the park. The successful candidate must live in the park as a condition of employment.

The remuneration includes a base salary based on a salary scale for a Paterson grade B1 position, as well as allowances and benefits specified in the HR tariff document and conditions of services of SANParks.

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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

Use The Following Reference Number On Your Application: Apugg-aenp/2

The application will only be completed when you have applied through the link: https://forms.office.com/r/UkitaLBrWv and have submitted all relevant documents to the following email address: [email protected]

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID, driver’s license, and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:

ATT: Ilze Jonker
Human Resource Department
Addo Elephant National Park
PO Box 52
Addo
6105
Fax: 0867300793