Senior Trade Worker

A vacancy currently exists for a Senior Trade Worker at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, situated in the Nossob rest camp. Successful candidate will be an all-rounder with general technical skills and be a problem solver and should have the ability to work independently at times.

Location

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Code EB (code 8) essential while a Code EC (code 10) driver’s license and a valid PDP will be an added advantage.
• 3 – 5 Years related experience as technical/maintenance Trade worker.
• Completed NQF 5 Trade Workers Development Programs or technical courses will serve as an added advantage.
• Trade Certificate in Electricity/Carpentry will serve as an added advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain infrastructure (Management buildings, Tourism buildings, staff housing and general maintenance).
• Assist with planning, scheduling and execution of technical tasks at Nossob camp.
• Physically carrying out skilled and semi-skilled tasks such as Civil & Electrical maintenance (minor electrical work), tiling, painting, and plumbing, building and welding in accordance with predetermined quality and productivity, and set standards.
• Trade related work such as repairs or routine maintenance to buildings, structures, services (water, electrical, sewerage and septic tank systems, and waste management), equipment, water pumps, etc.
• Daily vehicle, equipment and electricity supply inspections, maintenance thereof and update of applicable log sheets.
• Assist with general administrative tasks such as completing timesheets, leave forms and month end statistics.
• Daily stock control, reporting and documentation of any anomalies to supervisor.
• General cleaning and upkeep of technical stores and equipment.
• Driving duties including transport of equipment, materials, and staff.
• Do standby duties and work overtime on weekends & public holidays when required.
• Assist with other ad-hoc tasks as required by Supervisor / Management.

Please Note

If invited for interview – A practical skills test (Competency test) on various technical aspects will follow the in person verbal interviews. Please come prepared.

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B5 grade and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks. It will be required of the incumbent to take up accommodation inside the park.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.

Salary

R 181,401.81 – R 230,730.72

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 detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID, drivers licenses and other relevant documents must be emailed:

Email: kgalagadi.vacancies@sanparks.org

Using reference Senior Trade Worker in the subject.

if you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing Date

22 October 2026