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.

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

Please Note

• 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: [email protected]
• Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the above email address.

Paterson Grade

B1