General Worker x3 at SanParks
General Worker
A vacancy currently exists for a General Worker in AENP – Matyholweni Section. The successful candidate will report to the Duty Manager.
Location
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) NCV Level 4 certificate or equivalent.
- 1–2 years’ practical work experience in a general worker, tourism, or hospitality environment.
- Driver’s license – desirable
- Chainsaw and brush cutter experience, desirable
- Communication skills both written and verbal
- Good interpersonal and customer-service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of First Aid will be an added advantage
- Ability to follow instructions, policies and health and safety (OHS) procedures.
- Good time-management and organizational skills.
- Short course in landscaping, desirable.
- Basic knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Must be willing to work weekends, public holidays, and varying shifts as required by the hospitality industry.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in tourism facilities, including public areas, ablution facilities, offices, campsites, and accommodation areas.
- Assist with cleaning and maintaining chalets, huts, kitchens, and other guest facilities.
- Collect and dispose of refuse and ensure that waste areas are kept clean.
- Assist with grounds maintenance, including sweeping, clearing vegetation, removing litter, and maintaining pathways.
- Assist with basic maintenance tasks such as painting, minor repairs, and reporting faults to the relevant department.
- Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting equipment, supplies, linen and other operational materials.
- Assist with setting up and maintaining facilities for visitors and tourism activities.
- Ensure that equipment, tools, and work areas are kept clean, safe and secure.
- Report damaged infrastructure, equipment, safety hazards or maintenance problems to the supervisor.
- Assist tourism staff with operational duties during busy periods.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of facilities before and after guest arrivals and departures.
- Assist with stock handling and movement of supplies where required.
- Follow occupational health and safety, environmental and organizational procedures.
- Provide professional and courteous assistance to visitors when required.
- Assist with emergency situations and follow the instructions of supervisors and management.
- Perform any other reasonable duties related to the efficient operation of the tourism facility.
- Execute ad hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Please Note
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, aligned with a Paterson A3 job grade.
The successful candidate will have to provide their own accommodation, as there is no official accommodation in the park.
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:
Documents Required
APPOINTMENT WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EE PLAN TARGETS
APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE COMPLETED WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE BELOW STEPS.
1. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING LINK BELOW
Supporting documents such as detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID & drivers’ licence, and other relevant documents must be emailed to the following address:
2. USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION: GENERAL WORKER
Attention: Ms Ilze Jonker
Addo Elephant National Park
Applications that have not been responded within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
General Worker
A vacancy currently exists for General Worker: Rest Camp in Augrabies Falls National Park. Reporting to the Duty Manager.
Location
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) NCV Level 4 certificate or equivalent.
- 1-2 years practical work experience in a general worker tourism/hospitality environment.
- Driver’s license, desirable Chainsaw & Brush cutter experience, desirable.
- Communication skills both written and verbal.
- Good interpersonal and customer-service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of First Aid will be an added advantage.
- Ability to follow instructions, policies and health and safety (OHS) procedures.
- Good time-management and organisational skills.
- Short course in landscaping, desirable.
- Basic knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Must be willing to work weekends, public holidays, and varying shifts as required by the hospitality industry.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in tourism facilities, including public areas, ablution facilities, offices, campsites, and accommodation areas.
- Assist with cleaning and maintaining chalets, huts, kitchens, and other guest facilities.
- Collect and dispose of refuse and ensure that waste areas are kept clean.
- Assist with ground maintenance, including sweeping, clearing vegetation, removing litter, and maintaining pathways.
- Assist with basic maintenance tasks such as painting, minor repairs, and reporting faults to the relevant department.
- Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting equipment, supplies, linen and other operational materials.
- Assist with setting up and maintaining facilities for visitors and tourism activities.
- Ensure that equipment, tools, and work areas are kept clean, safe and secure.
- Report damaged infrastructure, equipment, safety hazards or maintenance problems to the supervisor.
- Assist tourism staff with operational duties during busy periods.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of facilities before and after guest arrivals and departures.
- Assist with stock handling and movement of supplies where required.
- Follow occupational health and safety, environmental and organizational procedures.
- Provide professional and courteous assistance to visitors when required.
- Assist with emergency situations and follow the instructions of supervisors and management.
- Perform any other reasonable duties related to the efficient operation of the tourism facility.
- Execution of ad-hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Removal of refuse, Transport of linen.
- Relieve duties at filling station.
Please Note
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson A3 job grade, and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Service of SANParks.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.
Salary
R 127,497.16 – R 170,600.60 Annual Package
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
A cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
Subject Line: General Worker AB18
Application form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EPhmQr0cCf?origin=lprLink
You may e-mail your application to: augrabies.vacancies@sanparks.org
Applications, which have not been responded to within 14 days, should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 21 October 2026
General Worker (Fixed Term Contract 36 Months)
A fixed term vacancy currently exists for a General Worker (cleaner) at Meerkat National Park. The position will be on a temporary basis for a minimum of 8 days per month for 36 months. The successful candidate will receive a salary of R 543.82 per day.
Location
MEERKAT NATIONAL PARK
Requirements
- Grade 10
- Knowledge and understanding of cleaning materials.
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
- 1 – 2 years general worker experience in a cleaning or housekeeper role.
Responsibilities
General Cleaning
- Perform daily cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, sanitize and polish offices furniture, common areas, passages, boardrooms, ablutions, kitchens, and reception areas.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies such as toilet paper.
- Empty trash bins, replace trash bags, and ensure proper waste disposal.
- Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, toiletries, and stationery.
- Report maintenance issues (leaks, broken furniture, electrical faults).
- Clean kitchen areas including appliances, countertops and cupboards.
- Clean windows, glass doors, and other office furniture.
- Follow health and safety regulations and best practice to prevent accidents and contamination.
- Operate cleaning equipment i.e. vacuum cleaners, trolleys, and carpet floor cleaning equipment.
Stock & Equipment Management
- Complete daily inspection list.
- Sign on the kitchen and toilet cleaning checklist.
- Assist with inventory control (cleaning supplies, guest amenities).
- Complete inventory / stock sheets and ensure points of use are monitored.
- Check and ensure that stock quality standards are according to agreed levels.
- Test hygiene equipment installed and report any breakages or faults to supervisors.
- Report any other technical faults to ensure facilities are in working order.
- Assist with ad-hoc duties as instructed by supervisor.
- Handle and store equipment properly (i.e. cleaning machines and equipment).
- Practice safe working procedures.
Knowledge
- Basic knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Knowledge of first aid.
- Basic knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to the field.
- Good hygiene practices.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
- Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices.
Please Note
Preference will be given to applicants from communities around the park, as well as applicants with disabilities.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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:
Documents Required
Please send your application letter, accompanied by Curriculum Vitae and certified documents to the following address:
9 Joppie Vermeulen Street
Meerkat National Park
Carnarvon
Or
Email address: claudia.malgas@sanparks.org
If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful
Leave a Reply