South African National Parks (SANParks) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for various General Worker positions at the Kruger National Park. These opportunities are available within the Marula and Nxanatseni Regions, as well as at multiple rest camps across the park. The contracts include both six-month fixed-term positions and temporary school holiday appointments.
Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness, assisting with gardening services, supporting housekeeping duties, and ensuring that camp facilities and public areas are kept in a safe and well-maintained condition. Duties may include landscaping, waste management, pool maintenance, cleaning of chalets and ablution facilities, inventory control, and reporting maintenance faults. All tasks must be performed in accordance with health and safety standards.
- 41x FTC General Workers – Gardening Services (Marula Region)
- 15x FTC General Workers – Gardening Services (Nxanatseni Region)
- 25x General Workers – Temporary School Holiday Contract
Position 1
41x FTC General Workers – Gardening Services (Marula Region)
Kruger National Park
6 Months Contract
Paterson Grading: FTC-A1
Position 2
15x FTC General Workers – Gardening Services (Nxanatseni Region)
Kruger National Park
6 Months Contract
Paterson Grading: FTC-A1
Position 3
25x General Workers – Temporary (School Holidays Contract)
Kruger National Park
Breakdown per Camp:
• 5x Mopani
• 1x Bataleur
• 1x Sirheni
• 4x Letaba
• 1x Phalaborwa Gate
• 4x Olifants
• 1x Balule
• 8x Punda Maria
Contract Periods:
• 20 March – 03 May 2026
• 12 June – 31 August 2026
• 23 September – 06 October 2026
• 11 December 2026 – 16 January 2027
Applicants must possess a Grade 12 qualification and demonstrate the relevant skills and experience required for the specific role. Experience in landscaping, garden maintenance, hygiene and housekeeping, as well as knowledge of Occupational
and Safety, will be advantageous. Appointments will be made in line with the Employment Equity Plan, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
VACANCY: 41x FTC GENERAL WORKERS
GARDENING SERVICES – MARULA REGION
PATERSON GRADING: FTC-A1
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
6 MONTHS CONTRACT
CLOSING DATE: 26 February 2026
and Safety, will be advantageous. Appointments will be made in line with the Employment Equity Plan, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
VACANCY: 41x FTC GENERAL WORKERS
GARDENING SERVICES – MARULA REGION
PATERSON GRADING: FTC-A1
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
6 MONTHS CONTRACT
CLOSING DATE: 26 February 2026
Applications are invited for suitably qualified persons to fill the above-mentioned vacant positions in the Marula Region of the Kruger National Park at various Marula Rest Camps.
The successful candidates’ responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Key Performance Areas
• Ensure that the general appearance of the camps, day visitors’ areas and other public areas is clean and well-maintained.
• Mow lawns, water plants, trees and grass, and keep the grounds clean and litter-free.
• Clean and maintain swimming pools and surrounding areas.
• Ensure proper pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs to maintain a pleasant appearance and plant health.
• Clean outside corridors, parking areas and pathways of the camp.
• Assist with waste management and separation for recycling.
• Conduct inventory of tools, equipment and materials.
• Ensure sufficient supplies are available and items are clean and usable.
• Identify diseases or pests affecting landscaping and arrange appropriate treatments.
• Mix or apply fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides or fungicides where required.
• Ensure only indigenous plants are planted in camp gardens and remove alien plants.
Requirements
• Grade 12.
• Competency certificate in operating a chainsaw or brush cutter will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience in landscaping and/or garden maintenance.
• Good understanding of plant care (trees, shrubs and flowers).
• Understanding of waste management and recycling principles.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
• Good knowledge of tools, handling and aftercare.
• Ability to work across teams.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit applications accompanied by a CV and recently certified copies of all qualifications to the nearest gate or forward to:
Att: Human Capital Management
Skukuza Office
Private Bag X402
Skukuza, 1350
Tel: 013 735 4261
Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at Kruger National Park Gates.
NB: Quote 41x GARDENING SERVICES – MARULA in the subject line of your email application and in your cover letter.
Applications not responded to within 14 days of the closing date must be considered unsuccessful. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit evaluation results from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
VACANCY: 15x FTC GENERAL WORKERS
GARDENING SERVICES – NXANATSENI REGION
PATERSON GRADING: FTC-A1
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
6 MONTHS CONTRACT
CLOSING DATE: 26 February 2026
Applications are invited for suitably qualified persons to fill the above-mentioned vacant positions in the Nxanatseni Region of the Kruger National Park at various Nxanatseni Rest Camps.
Key Performance Areas
Ensure that the general appearance of the camps, day visitors’ areas and other public areas is clean and well-maintained.
• Mow lawns, water plants, trees and grass, and keep the grounds clean and litter-free.
• Clean and maintain swimming pools and surrounding areas.
• Ensure proper pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs.
• Clean outside corridors, parking areas and pathways.
• Assist with waste management and recycling separation.
• Conduct inventory of tools and equipment.
• Identify plant diseases or pests and arrange appropriate treatment.
• Apply fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides or fungicides where necessary.
• Ensure only indigenous plants are planted and remove alien plants.
Requirements
• Grade 12.
• Competency certificate in operating chainsaw or brush cutter (advantage).
• Previous landscaping/garden maintenance experience.
• Understanding of plant care.
• Knowledge of waste management and recycling.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
• Good tool handling and maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to work in teams.
Applications should be submitted with a CV and certified copies of qualifications to:
Att: Human Capital Management
Phalaborwa Office
Private Bag X402
Skukuza, 1350
Tel: 013 735 4261
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment
VACANCIES: 25x GENERAL WORKERS
(5x Mopani, 1x Bataleur, 1x Sirheni, 4x Letaba, 1x Phalaborwa Gate, 4x Olifants, 1x Balule & 8x Punda Maria Camps)
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Temporary Contract (School Holidays)
• 20 March – 03 May 2026
• 12 June – 31 August 2026
• 23 September – 06 October 2026
• 11 December 2026 – 16 January 2027
Closing Date: 26 February 2026
Applications are invited for suitably qualified persons to fill the above-mentioned vacant positions in the Nxanatseni Region of the Kruger National Park at the listed camps.
Key Performance Areas
• Perform cleaning duties including chalets, ablution facilities and surrounding areas to prescribed standards.
• Control inventory items.
• Report abnormalities including equipment and maintenance faults.
• Assist with collection of supplies when necessary.
• Assist with general work in the rest camp.
• Assist in laundry duties.
Requirements
• Grade 12.
• Hygiene and housekeeping skills.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety.
• Communication skills (written and verbal English).
• Supervisory skills (added advantage).
• Good knowledge of tools, handling and aftercare.
NB: Appointment will be made in line with the Employment Equity Plan.
Applications with CV and certified copies of qualifications should be forwarded to:
Human Capital Management
Att: Human Capital Office
Phalaborwa Office
Private Bag X402
Skukuza, 1350
Tel: 013 735 3524
Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered to Pafuri Gate, Punda Maria Gate and Phalaborwa Gate, Kruger National Park.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment