Field Ranger Sergeant

A vacancy currently exists for one (1) Ranger Sergeant Positions on a Fixed Term Contract ending December 2028 at Addo Elephant National Park in the Zuurberg section.

Successful candidate will be required to reside inside the national park as it is an operational requirement.

GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK

• A grade 12 certificate or equivalent. NQF Level 5 or NQF Level 6 in Nature Conservation or Natural Resource Management or equivalent.
• Handle and Self-Loading Rifle Firearm Proficiency.
• EMI Grade 5.
• Code 8 Drivers licence. PDP will serve as an added advantage.
• 2 -3 years' work experience as a Field Ranger Lance Corporal and Full Corporal.

• 2 years working experience in a supervisory role.

• Relevant experience within operations, including all infrastructure maintenance, area coverage and antipoaching activities.

• Previous practical experience with regards to natural resource management as mentioned in the second key performance area.
• Previous practical experience with wild veld firefighting and management.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• A healthy person with a high level of general fitness and mental alertness is required in this position.
• The willingness to be based at an outpost throughout the park.
• Field Ranger Basic or Advance Training.
• A firearm competency certificate.

• Assistance with natural resource management that includes the management of invasive plants, unnatural soil erosion, veld fires and game counts, capture, and culling.
• Law enforcement that includes participating in regular foot and vehicle patrols and enforcing regulations within the park by assisting with the control of visitors as well as staff and also the assimilation, interpretation and dissemination of information.
• To maintain law, order and discipline to staff members, communities, and guests.
• To execute anti-poaching operations, through deployment, observation posts and camping.
• To assists Section Ranger with long term routine tasks.
• To maintain a high standard of administration.
• To supervise and offer on the job training of subordinates.
• To directly liaise with the section ranger for operations within the section
• To assist in creating and maintaining a culture of good corporate governance and pro-active risk management.
• To ensure effective foot and vehicle patrols for maximum area coverage
• To participate in building purposeful relationships with key Stakeholders.

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. The successful candidate will be required to stay inside the park and there is available accommodation inside the park.

Appointment will be in accordance with EE plan targets.

SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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

A Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:

PLEASE ONLY USE THE FOLLOWING (CORRECT) REFERENCE NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE: AENP/FT/RS

Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link:

RANGER SERGEANT – Fill in form and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the following email address:

or hand deliver to Addo Elephant National Park, Human Capital Office

28 November 2025