Kruger National Park EPWP Jobs (X22 Posts): Apply for Semi-Skilled Environmental Monitor Vacancies
Kruger National Park has announced 22 EPWP Jobs Environmental Monitor vacancies. If you’re passionate about conservation, environmental protection, and community development, find out how to apply for these exciting opportunities.
EPWP Employment opportunities currently exist for 24 x Semi-Skilled Environmental Monitors within the Biodiversity Social Projects Environmental Monitor Programme in the Kruger National Park (Nxanatseni Region). The above stated employment opportunities are fixed-term contracts up to the end of 31 March 2027.
The appointed participant or Environmental Monitor will be paid a wage rate of R 208 per day as per Expanded Public Works Programme rates. Incumbents will stay outside the park.
Location: Kruger National Park
Salary: R208 per day
Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 / NCV level 4.
- Must have 1 year of experience in environmental monitoring activities.
- Language proficiency in English and one other local language, with good written and verbal skills.
- Experience in recording of information and report writing.
- Willing to work flexible hours e.g. weekends & after hours.
- Must be in good physical health.
- No criminal record.
- Successful candidate will have to undergo medical fitness through a Medical Practitioner.
- Ability to work weekends and public holidays with occasional overtime.
- VALID POLICE clearance certificate or proof of application for a Police Clearance Certificate.
Responsibilities
- Protected area functions – area integrity & wildlife security.
- Problem Animals damaging the fence and reporting of domestic animals inside the park.
- Waste Removal on the Fence.
- Fence Maintenance and monitoring on a daily basis.
- Camp patrols and general cleaning.
- Report damaged fence in the camp.
- Participation in community and environmental awareness programmes.
- Assist with relevant conservation activities when required.
- Report any suspected Poaching activities to the local section ranger.
Please Note
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI/HDSA. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
How To Apply
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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:
Documents Required
A cover letter with unique number (EPWP/KNP/NXA-22) and detailed CV, ID copy, and highest qualification obtained (certified within the past 6 months) to the following address:
South African National Parks – Biodiversity and Social Projects
Hand Deliver to the nearest gate.
Pafuri, Punda, Phalaborwa and BSP offices.
Att: Dzunisani Zitha
013 735 0154
Closing Date: 19 June 2026