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 details
-Contract 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