SA National Park: EPWP Employment Opportunities 2025 / 2026

EPWP Employment opportunities currently exist for Semi-Skilled Environmental Monitor within the Biodiversity Social Projects Environmental Monitor Programme in the Agulhas National Park. Available positions are fixed contracts up to the end of March 2026. Successful candidate will be reporting directly to Section Ranger/ Ranger Sergeant.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-field administration-including Timesheets, H&S checklist, logbooks, and reports.
• Assist with monitoring and recording of resource management data.
• Handling and resolving conflict and they arise and provide support and motivation to contractors.
• Assist with fire management.
• Fence integrity monitoring, basic maintenance and clearing around the camp.
• Ecological monitoring, Restoration, invasive Alien Species clearing.
• Waste management reporting and support to programmes.
• Participating in community and environmental awareness programmes.
• Assist with relevant Conservation activities when required.
• Required to work Ad-hoc duties when needed.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Interest in working in a nature conservation Environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours e.g. weekends and after hours.
• Must be in good physical health and capable of performing field duties.
• Successful candidates will have to undergo medical fitness examination through a medical practitioner.
• Understanding of basic principles of Health and Safety.
• No criminal record (SAPS) Verification will be done.
• Preference will be given to those between 18-35 years.

Advantageous:

• Computer Literacy will be added as an advantage.
• Basic Firefighting training will be added as an advantage.