SANParks(Golden Gate Highlands) 2x General Workers
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.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Proficiency in English (spoken, read, and written) as well as any additional language.
- Must be physically fit (fitness test to be conducted).
- Chainsaw and Brushcutter experience, attach certificate or competency.
- Experience in horse riding, working at a Stable and saddling horses.
Added Advantage:
- Exposure to nature conservation related work (invasive plant clearing, integrated fire management that includes wildfire suppression, implementation of firebreaks, prescribed burns).
- Basic Firefighting Certificate.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
- Knowledge of Laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to the field.
- Certificate in Basic First Aid.
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.
The role requires availability for duties on daily basis, weekends, and public holidays.
All application that do not comply with the relevant requirements will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered.
Paterson Grade
A3
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Documents Required
A 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: Hamilton Shirindza
Private Bag x 3
Clarens
9707
Email: Hamilton.Shirindza@sanparks.org
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.
Closing Date: 10 December 2025