The South African National Parks (SANParks) is currently offering a Security Guard position under the Protection Services in Kruger National Park. This role involves ensuring the security and safety of the park and its infrastructure.
- Application Deadline: February 16, 2025
Requirements
To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Grade 12 Matric.
- Security Certification: Minimum Grade C, D, and E Security Certificate with a valid PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) registration.
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a Security Guard.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Familiarity with security equipment.
- Understanding of wildlife crime.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to secure buildings or areas.
- Physical fitness (candidates will undergo a physical fitness assessment).
- Ability to detect suspicious activities.
- Knowledge of first aid.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in using firearms will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
As a Security Guard at SANParks, your duties will include:
- Securing the park and its infrastructure from emergencies or violence and reporting suspicious observations.
- Monitoring the area and checking for unauthorized actions.
- Recording the names of individuals entering the park premises.
- Guarding assigned areas to detect illegal entry and ensure materials are not tampered with.
- Reporting unusual occurrences to supervisors.
- Conducting access control at entry/exit points to ensure only authorized personnel and vehicles enter.
- Conducting random searches of vehicles for illegal items.
- Providing physical security at gates, including searches, parking, and crowd control.
- Conducting random patrols and searching individuals entering or exiting the park.
How to Apply
To apply for this Security Guard position, please visit the SANParks careers portal below: