SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS IS HIRING A SECURITY OFFICER

Security Guard (Protection Services)

There is a Security Guard position available under the Protection Services in Kruger National Park. Reporting to the Security Supervisor.

 

Requirements

• Grade 12 Matric plus minimum Grade C, D, and E Security Certificate with a valid PSIRA.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Security Guard.
• Knowledge in using security equipment.
• Must have an understanding of wildlife crime.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have wide knowledge and ability in securing a building or a place.

 

 

• Must have the ability to protect and serve.
• Must be physically fit and will be subjected to a physical fitness assessment.
• Can easily detect suspicious things or actions.
• Must have a wide knowledge of first aid.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of using firearms and firearm Competency will be an added advantage

 

 

Responsibilities

• Secure the park and its infrastructure from any act of emergency or violence and report any act of suspicious observations.
• Monitor the place, and check unnecessary actions.
• Record the names of persons who enter the KNP’s premises in the register.
• Guarding the area assigned to detect evidence of illegal entry and ensure material in the region has not been tampered with.
• Reporting unusual occurrences to the Shift Supervisor or Security Supervisor, Chief Security Officer, or Protection Services Manager
• Conducting access control at all entry/egress points, ensuring only authorized personnel and vehicles are permitted entry.
• Conducting random searches of vehicles departing or entering the KNP property for illegal taking of things or pilfering.
• Providing physical security at Gates and related functions, including searches, parking, and crowd control.
• Conducting random patrols of all posts and searching each person who enters or exits the park and performing any other duties assigned.

 

 

Please Note

NB: Only quote SECURITY GUARD – KNP in the subject line of your electronic application (email) as well as in your application cover letter.

Correspondences will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 14 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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:

Lesego Malomane

• Email: Email:jobapplications9@sanparks.org
• Telephone: (013) 735- 4128
• Postal Address: Private Bag X402, Skukuza, 1350

 

 

Documents Required:

Candidates that meet the above requirements, must send their application/cover letter, accompanied by a detailed CV and recently certified copies of qualifications to the following address:

Kruger National Park
Human Capital Management
ATT: Lesego Malomane
Private Bag X402
Skukuza
1350
Tel: (013) 735- 4128

 

Location: Kruger National Park

 

Closing Date: 16 February 2025

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