Wildlife Driver Vacancy – Mokala National Park (5-Month Contract)

📍 Location: Mokala National Park, Kimberley
📅 Closing Date: 05 August 2025
⏳ Contract Duration: 5 Months
🚛 Paterson Grade: B3

🌿 About the Role

Join SANParks’ Veterinary Wildlife Services team to:
✔ Transport & relocate wildlife safely
✔ Assist in animal capture operations
✔ Maintain specialized wildlife vehicles


✅ Requirements

Essential Qualifications

✔ Grade 12 Certificate
✔ Valid Code EC Driver’s License + PDP
✔ 2+ Years driving Code 14/articulated trucks

Preferred Experience

✔ 1+ year in wildlife capture industry
✔ Knowledge of wildlife SOPs & safety protocols

Physical & Logistics

✔ Excellent health & fitness
✔ Own transport & accommodation (no staff housing)
✔ Flexible hours (weekends/after-hours)
✔ Clean criminal record (SAPS verification)


🐘 Key Responsibilities

Transport & Operations

✔ Drive LDVs, trucks, tractors & animal trailers
✔ Transport wildlife complying with legislation
✔ Assist in capture & relocation operations

Equipment & Animal Care

✔ Maintain capture vehicles & equipment
✔ Provide care for captured animals


📌 How to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Application Letter
  2. Detailed CV

Submission

📧 Email to: celine.hendricks@sanparks.org

⚠️ Note:

  • Preference to PDI/HDSA candidates (SANParks EE commitment)
  • No response within 14 days = unsuccessful application

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