South African National Parks (SANParks) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the General Worker vacancy 2026 at Marakele National Park.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 23 November 2026
Vacancy Location: Marakele National Park, Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa
Department: Socio Economic Transformation
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract
Salary: R10 624.76 – R14 216.72 per month
Job Grade: Paterson A3
About the SANParks General Worker Vacancy
SANParks requires the services of a Fixed-Term General Worker within the Socio Economic Transformation Department, stationed at the nursery in Marakele National Park.
The successful candidate will assist with nursery work, landscaping, garden maintenance, plant care and general outdoor duties.
Preference will be given to applicants from the local community.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
- One to two years or more of practical experience in garden maintenance, landscaping or nursery work.
- Ability to perform physical labour for extended periods.
- Ability to work outdoors under changing weather conditions.
- Understanding of plant care.
- Knowledge of watering and pruning.
- Understanding of indigenous and alien plant species.
- Knowledge of garden tool handling.
- Knowledge of maintenance and safe operation of garden machinery.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Planting trees, vegetables, indigenous plants and herbs.
- Planting according to approved design layouts.
- Watering plants, shrubs and lawns.
- Using hosepipes and watering cans.
- Monitoring automated irrigation systems.
- Ensuring that only indigenous plants are planted within the nursery area.
- Removing invasive alien plant species.
- Potting plants.
- Transplanting plants.
- Labelling plants.
- Arranging nursery plants.
- Maintaining shade nets.
- Maintaining nursery benches.
- Maintaining watering lines.
- Assisting with nursery stock and inventory management.
- Preparing plants for camp landscaping projects.
- Preparing plants for conservation projects.
- Cleaning and maintaining tools.
- Safely storing equipment.
- Maintaining equipment such as mowers, brush cutters and chainsaws.
- Reporting infrastructure faults.
- Assisting with waste management.
- Supporting recycling activities.
- Complying with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
- Performing additional duties assigned by the Line Manager or Supervisor.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Detailed CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- Certified copy of ID.
How to Apply
Applications must be emailed with the subject line:
General Worker – Socio Economic Transformation
Applications should be addressed to:
Attention: Colisile Nkosi
Marakele National Park
P.O. Box 800
Thabazimbi
0380
Email: MarakeleVacancies@sanparks.org
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Enquiries
Telephone: 014 777 6929
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Preference will be given to candidates from the local community.
- South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified.
- Qualifying candidates with disabilities will receive preference.
- SANParks is an equal opportunity employer.
- SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Applicants should ensure that the correct email subject line is used.
- All required supporting documents should accompany the application.
Closing Date
23 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.