Employer: South African National Parks (SANParks)
Position: EPWP Skilled Environmental Monitor Admin
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site, Limpopo
Contract: Fixed-term, ending 31 March 2027
Daily Rate: R311 per day
Closing Date: 14 September 2026
South African National Parks (SANParks) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) opportunity for 1 Skilled Environmental Monitor Admin at Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site.
This is a fixed-term opportunity running until 31 March 2027. The successful participant will support environmental and conservation operations through a combination of administrative, data management and general park-support duties. The role would suit an organised person who is comfortable working with computers, maintaining records and assisting conservation staff with day-to-day administrative requirements.
The appointed Environmental Monitor will receive a payment of R311 per day, in accordance with the applicable Expanded Public Works Programme rates.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in this opportunity should meet the basic educational and personal requirements below:
- A Matric, Grade 12 or NCV Level 4 qualification is required.
- A relevant additional qualification will be regarded as an advantage.
- Applicants should be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and after-hours when operational requirements demand it.
- Good English communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
- Knowledge of other official South African languages will be advantageous.
- Candidates must be physically fit and able to perform duties associated with the position.
- An understanding of basic occupational health and safety principles is required.
- Applicants should have computer skills and be able to work with programmes such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A First Aid Certificate and/or Health and Safety Certificate will be an added advantage.
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo a medical fitness assessment conducted by a medical practitioner.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to conservation and park management teams.
A significant part of the position involves collecting information in the field and capturing the relevant data electronically. Accuracy will therefore be important, particularly when recording environmental or operational information.
The successful candidate will also assist with general administration within the relevant section. This may include maintaining timesheets and logbooks, preparing reports and assisting with arrangements relating to conservation fleet services and maintenance work.
Administrative support will also be provided in connection with Field Guards, Tourism Monitors and Environmental Monitors, including the preparation and management of timesheets and payment schedules.
The position will further assist with access control administration. This can include supporting processes relating to staff, overtime and assets.
Other responsibilities include taking minutes during meetings, maintaining and filing documentation, and ensuring that important records can be retrieved when required.
The Environmental Monitor Admin will work closely with Section Rangers, Senior Section Rangers and conservation department personnel and may be required to assist with various park management activities as directed.
The successful candidate will also provide support with procurement-related administrative activities within the section. This may include assisting with orders for security-related items and ranger uniforms.
Additional administrative support will be required for subsistence and travel (S&T) claims and related audits, as well as certain human resources administration tasks.
The role also includes assisting with administrative duties associated with the Biodiversity Social Projects (BSP) monitoring project.
Because the position supports an active national park environment, candidates should be prepared to perform different duties according to operational needs and instructions from the relevant supervisors.
Important Information for Applicants
This position is being offered under the Expanded Public Works Programme, with the applicable daily wage rate set at R311 per day. The contract is scheduled to continue until 31 March 2027.
Applicants should ensure that their application includes all the documentation requested by SANParks. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Documents Required
Candidates must submit:
- A detailed and up-to-date CV
- A certified copy of their ID
- A certified copy of their highest qualification
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by email or delivered directly to the park.
Email: Iris.Mathebula@sanparks.org
Attention: Iris Mathebula
Contact: 015 534 7923
Postal Address
Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site
ATT: Iris Mathebula
P.O. Box 383
Musina
0900
Applicants may alternatively hand-deliver their CV and supporting documents to the Mapungubwe National Park Gate.
When applying by email, applicants should use the following subject line:
MAPUNGUBWE NATIONAL PARK SKILLED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR ADMIN
Closing Date
14 September 2026
Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date and ensure that all required documents are included.
SANParks states that applicants who have not received a response within 14 days should consider their applications unsuccessful.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity, and preference will be given to PDI/HDSA candidates.
This opportunity provides a chance for a suitably qualified candidate to gain practical experience while supporting administrative and conservation-related operations at Mapungubwe National Park, one of South Africa’s important protected areas and World Heritage Sites.
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