2X General Worker – Addo Elephant National Park

Employer: South African National Parks (SANParks) – Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape

Job Type: General Work (Full Time)

Location: Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape

Opening: Immediate – open until filled

About the Role

We are looking for two dedicated General Workers to join our Tourism Department at Addo Elephant National Park. As part of the team, you will support various maintenance and visitor services tasks and report directly to the Duty Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance duties, including terrain work, garbage removal, and cleaning of picnic areas, ablutions, office buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Assist with visitor traffic flow and parking management.
• Maintain equipment, machinery and tools within your skill level.
• Help collect supplies when required.
• Ad‑hoc duties as directed by the line manager.
• Apply Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) practices consistently and proactively.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate (Standard 10) or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience as a General Worker.
• 1 year of experience in the tourism industry.
• Proficiency in two languages, including English.
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety.
• Strong time‑management, communication and planning skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and public holidays as directed.
• Knowledge of operating general garden tools.

Preferred (Added Advantage)

• Occupational Health & Safety certificate.
• First Aid Level 1 certificate.
• Chainsaw certificate/competency.
• Brush cutter certificate/competency.

Remuneration

Salary is based on the SANParks salary scale for Paterson A3, plus allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, CV, certified copies of your ID and relevant qualifications to addovacancies@sanparks.org and address your application to:

Include the reference number AENP/FUA8G in your application. You must first complete the online application form at https://forms.office.com/r/U3Wdgw6SnT and submit all relevant documents.

Application Deadline

19 November 2025 (or until the positions are filled)

Only candidates who have applied via the online form and sent the required documents will be considered.

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