FIELD RANGER

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Directorate: Wildlife Resources Management

Reference number: C6/26/21
Salary: R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04)
Centre: Thabazimbi Service Centre (Waterberg District) Lephalale Service Centre (Waterberg District)
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 qualification as recognised by SAQA. Game ranging certificate. Valid Firearm competency certificate (handgun, rifle, shotgun). A valid driver’s license (except people with disabilities). An NQF 6 qualification in Nature Conservation will be an added advantage. An EMI certificate will be an added advantage. Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge of Tracking and firearm handling. Report writing skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Be able to work irregular hours (weekends, public holidays). Be able to travel as and when required.

Duties

Management of damage causing animals. Assist in gathering relevant and accurate information regarding damage causing animals complaints. Processing of damage causing animals’ carcasses. Conduct field patrols and observation posts. Regulate the wildlife resources industry. Monitoring of hunting related activities. Conduct game farm inspections. Monitor game capture operations. Liaise with stakeholders and clients. Monitor and regulate taxidermists. Investigate cases where Professional hunters and Hunting outfitters are involved. Regulate and monitor the game translocation industry. Monitor game reduction processes in protected areas managed by Provincial Protected Areas Management.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Applications can also be hand delivered to: Evridiki Towers, Registry Office No. B1-73, 19 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700 OR posted to Head of Department: Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Private Bag X9484, Polokwane, 0700.

Enquiries

Ms. WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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