SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS IS HIRING A SECURITY GUARD

Security Guard: Fixed Term Contract

Vacancy exists for a Security Guard position available under the Protection Services in Kruger National Park. Reporting to the Security Supervisor.

Location: Kruger National Park

 

 

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 wide knowledge on first aid.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge in 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, 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 make sure material in the area 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 pilfer age.
• 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 perform any other duties assigned.

 

 

Please Note

NB: Only quote 1X FTC SECURITY GUARD – KNP in the subject line of 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.

Contract will be valid until 30 November 2025.

Paterson Grade

B2

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

 

 

Documents Required

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: Ms Lungile Mhlanga

Private Bag X402

Skukuza

1350

Tel: (013) 735- 4128

Or Hand Deliver to Kruger National Park at Skukuza Rest Camp (Human Capital Management Building or to your nearest KNP Gate)

NB: Only quote 1X FTC SECURITY GUARD – KNP in the subject line of your application cover letter.

 

Closing Date: 03 July 2025

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