2x General Workers South African National Parks
- General Work
- Golden Gate Highlands National Park
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Two (2) x vacancies currently exist in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park: Gladstone Section, for a General Worker in the Conservation Department based at the Stables. The successful candidates will report to the Field Ranger Corporal.
Location
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Requirements
Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
1-2 Years experience working in a conservation related field or Horse Riding.
Proficiency in English (spoken, read, and written) as well as any additional language.
Must be physically fit (fitness test to be conducted).
Knowledge of small plant use – chainsaw and Brushcutter.
Basic Firefighting knowledge.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
Basic First Aid will be an added advantage.
Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays.
Responsibilities
To assist in identifying and reporting horse related ailments to the Stable Supervisors/Horse Handler.
Assist with horse vaccinations, feeding, medical care and grooming when needed.
General maintenance at the Stable and upkeep of terrain, gardens, cleanliness of the paddocks, clean/cut grass around the Stables and Offices
To ensure riding equipment – saddles and bridles are cleaned and maintained.
Assist other Stables staff with Visitor outrides as needed.
Assisting with erecting and maintaining fences.
Assist on wildfire suppression, conducting prescribed burns and preparation of fire breaks.
Assisting with soil erosion and invasive plant control.
Infrastructure maintenance including buildings, hiking trails, and signage.
To ensure a high level of OHS practices are applied.
Please Note
Official accommodation will be provided within the park.
All application that do not comply with the relevant requirements will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered.
SANPARKS subscribes and is committed to the principle of employment equity and equal employment opportunities and appointments will be made in terms of SANParks Employment Equity Policy.
Paterson Grade
A3
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
Candidates who meet the above-mentioned requirements should apply using the link and forward their application, detailed CV with cover letter, and valid certified copies (not older than 3 months) of ID and all qualifications obtained to:
South African National Parks
Attention: Relebohile Mofokeng
Private Bag x 3
Clarens
9707
Email: Relebohile.Mofokeng@sanparks.org
Candidates who do apply via the provided link will not be considered:
Alternatively: CV’s can be hand delivered to the HR Offices at Golden Gate Highlands National Park between 08h00 and 15h30.
NB: Only quote General Worker – Gladstone Stables in the subject line of your application.
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing Date
01 February 2026
To apply for this job please visit www.sanparks.org.
