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Tourism Monitors Programme x250 posts at SANParks for unskilled candidates

Updated: Jul 23

Tourism Monitors Programme

Salary R8000


The appointment of 250 participants for the implementation of the SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANParks) Tourism Safety Monitor Programme under the Department of Tourism.


People living with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. The Department of Tourism hereby invites applications from interested candidates to be part of the SANParks Tourism Monitors Programme for seven (7) months. Candidates are encouraged to apply only to municipalities and establishments within their residential/ local areas. Please note that successful candidates will be required to sign a 7-month contract with SANParks, appointed by the Department of Tourism, and deployed at attractions/sites closer to their residence. The programme will be implemented for 7 months, which includes theoretical training and practical experience. The Tourism Monitors Programme forms Part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The programme will include theoretical training and practical experience. The Tourism Monitors Programme forms Part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), and a daily rate of R200.00 will apply.


Location

Addo Elephant National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Karoo National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park, Mapungubwe National Park, Mokala National Park, Mountain Zebra National Park, Table Mountain National Park, |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park


Requirements

Be a South African citizen (Certified copy of an Identity Document).

Be unemployed youth between the ages of 18 to 35.

Be in possession of a matric certificate or any equivalent qualifications.

Be literate and conversant in English.

Tertiary qualifications in tourism or environmental-related fields will be an added advantage.

Stay within a 40km – 100km radius of the attractions/ sites/National Park. Proof of residence will be required (e.g. municipality bill or letter from a tribal authority or ward councillor.

Be able to work flexible hours (e.g., weekends, public holidays and as-and-when required.

Have a passion or interest in the tourism sector.

Must have own reliable transport to and from workplace/ station.

Where possible, accommodation will be provided in camps away from the access gate.

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to fitness tests, which may include: 2,4 km run, ability to do 25 pushups and 25 sit-ups, which should be done within a specific time frame.

Successful candidates are then granted an interview.


APPLICANTS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED:

Not more than one (1) learner per household and

No affidavits will be accepted as proof of residence.


APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FORM:

Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) together with certified copies of qualifications, identity document, and proof of residence not older than three (3) months.

Applicants are requested to clearly state the reference number of the placement/ position they are applying for.


Please Note

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an interview nearest to their area of the positions. The successful candidates will undergo medical examination and criminal record clearance before acceptance into the programme.


The correspondences will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.


THE DEPARTMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO CONTINUE WITH THE DEPLOYMENT OR TRAINING.


Closing Date 30 July 2025


How To Apply

Please use this link to the SA Youth landing page: https://sayouth.mobi/Join (Datafree)

OR submit your application to the local station/ offices listed below.


 

Application: Use reference number as subject when sending emails

 

Attractions/ Sites: Knysna National Park

Local Municipality: Garden Route (Knysna)

Reference number: KL06/TM

Application link: https://forms.office.com/r/W91QZVt1DJ    

And submit your CV with certified copies of qualifications, identity document and proof of residence to the above email address

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Wilderness National Park

Local Municipality: Garden Route (Knysna Rheenendal) and (George Thembalethu, Wilderness Heights, Kleinkrantz)

Reference number: WNP75

Please email supporting documents to the above email address with WNP75 as the subject line

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Tsitsikamma National Par

Local Municipality: Garden Route (Bitou)and Sarah Baartman (Kou-Kamma)

Reference number: TNP/TM01

Application link: https://forms.office.com/r/QkTQedphMQ  And submit your CV with certified copies of qualifications, identity document and proof of residence to email address above

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Agulhas National Park

Local Municipality: Overberg(Cape Agulhas)

Reference number: ANPTM2025

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: West Coast National Park

Local Municipality: West Coast (Saldanha Bay)

Reference number: WCNPTM2025

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Bontebok National Park

Local Municipality: Overberg(Swellendam)

Reference number: BNPTM2025

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Table Mountain

Local Municipality: City of Cape Town

Reference number: TMNPTM2025

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Tankwa Karoo National Park

Local Municipality: Namakwa (Hantam)

Reference number: TKNPTM2025

 

  

Attractions/ Sites: Kruger National Park - Marula Region

Local Municipality: Ehlanzeni (Bushbuckridge, City of Mbombela and Nkomazi)

Reference number: KNP/TM01

Hand Delivery: BSP. Offices. Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park. Skukuza

 


Attractions/ Sites: Kruger National Park - Nxanatseni Region

Local Municipality: Mopani and Vhembe (Ba[1]Phalaborwa, Greater Letaba, Greater Tzaneen, Collins Chabane, Thulamela and Musina).

Reference number: KNP/TM01

Hand Delivery: BSP. Offices. Phalaborwa Gate, Kruger National Park. Phalaborwa

Hand delivery: Punda Maria gate.

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Mapungubwe National Park

Local Municipality: Capricorn (Blouberg /Alldays), Vhembe (Musina)

Reference number: MNP/TM01

Hand delivery: R572 Point Drift Road Mapungubwe National Park Main Gate

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Marakele National Park

Local Municipality: Waterberg (Thabazimbi)

Reference number: MNP/TM01

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Augrabies National Park

Local Municipality: ZF Mgcawu (Kai !Garib)

Reference number: ANP/TM01

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Kgalagadi National Park

Local Municipality: ZF Mgcawu (Dawid Kruiper)

Reference number: KNP/TM03

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Mokala National Park

Local Municipality: Frances Baard ( Siyancuma / Sol Plaatjie) From the following communities in and around Mokala, Ritchie, Modderrivier, Salt Lake, Plooysburg

Reference number: MNP/TM02

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Richtersveld National Park

Local Municipality: Namakwa (Richtersveld)

Reference number: RNP/TM01

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Namaqua National Park

Local Municipality: Namakwa (Kamiesberg)

Reference number: NNP/TM01

Hand Delivery: Namaqua BSP office, 55Charlotta street, Kamieskroon, 8241

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Addo Elephant National Park

Local Municipality: Sarah Baartman (Dr Sundays River)

Reference number: AENP/TM10

Application link: https://forms.office.com/r/g6ihTKQgaH And submit your CV with certified copies of qualifications, identity document and proof of residence to the address above

Hand Delivery: Human Capital Office, Addo Elephant National Park

 

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: CAMDEBOO National Park

Local Municipality: Sarah Baartman and Dr Beyers Naude

Reference number: CNP/TM01

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Karoo National Park

Local Municipality: Central Karoo (Beaufort West)

Reference number: KR/TM01

 

 

Attractions/ Sites: Mountain Zebra National Park

Local Municipality: Inxuba Yethemba Municipality

Reference number: MZ/TM01



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