Boma Assistant

A vacancy currently exists for three Boma Assistants be based at Veterinary Wildlife Services, Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, reporting to the Boma Supervisor. The positions are graded at a Patterson B1 level.

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in the wildlife capture industry / care of wildlife in holding facilities.
• Possession of a Grade 12 certificate.
• Possession of a National Diploma: Nature Conservation / Wildlife Management or equivalent would be an added advantage.
• Possess job-related knowledge of wildlife industry standard operating procedures and animal welfare requirements.
• Be willing to work flexible hours e.g. weekends & after hours when required.
• Must have a basic understanding of the principles of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Must be in good physical health.
• Experience with maintenance tasks (brickwork, plastering, welding, carpentry or plumbing) would be an advantage.
• Experience as a brush-cutter and chainsaw operator, and experience with driving tractors would be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Code B or C1 drivers' licence would be an added advantage.

• Provide fodder and water to wildlife in the holding facility, timeously according to agreed nutritional requirements.
• Maintain facility hygiene and remove and dispose of animal waste and spoiled fodder from the holding facility.
• Monitor and report on any perceived concerns pertaining to the welfare of wildlife held in the boma facility or the fodder stock.
• Assist in handling of wildlife during the implementation of wildlife sales/translocation projects or research projects implemented by the department.
• Assist with offloading and storage of fodder stock deliveries (sourced internally and externally).
• Assist in general Boma operations.
• Maintain the cleanliness of buildings, stores and other structures.
• Perform maintenance tasks at the facilities managed by the department, including clearing of excess vegetation, fence maintenance, application of approved herbicides, repairs to boma structures etc.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Maintain a general checklist of animals in captivity as part of the monitoring requirement by the job function.
• Adhere to OHS standard operating procedures.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

B1

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

Persons who meet the above requirements can forward their electronic applications with subject: BOMA: ASSISTANT together with a Cover letter, CV and certified copies of their ID, relevant qualifications, driver's license) to:

Celine Hendricks

Human Resource Officer: Conservation

Conservation Services

South African National Parks

Tel:

Email:

All applicants MUST also apply using the link below:

Candidates who have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date should consider their applications as unsuccessful

19 December 2025