Learnerships & Apprenticeships
Unlock a Future with SANParks: Apply for 2025 Unarmed Environmental Monitor (EPWP) – Your Chance to Safeguard Nature
SANParks invites qualified applicants to apply for the Unarmed Environmental Monitors vacancies.
The closing date for applications is 17 October 2025.
What is this job?
SANParks is South Africa’s national park manager. They want young people like you to help protect nature.
The job is part of the EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme). It gives you a paid role that:
- stops unemployment for the youth
- gives you real work skills
- keeps wildlife and forests safe
You’ll be a park helper, checking plants and animals, cleaning up, and making sure everything runs smoothly.
Who can apply?
- You must have finished school (Grade 12).
- English is a must; speaking another South‑African language is a bonus.
- You should like to help people and the environment.
- If you’ve worked in a hostel, dorm, or school for 1‑2 years that’s good.
- You can work long hours, weekends, and holidays.
- You should be ready to do extra tasks when needed.
Only people living in Thabazimbi can apply.
What you’ll do every day
- Keep the Thutong Environmental Learning Centre tidy: kitchen, dining room, dorms, hall, bathrooms, and open areas.
- Organise and clean all pantry items.
- Follow safety and hygiene rules set by SANParks.
- Handle laundry.
- Report any problems to your supervisor.
- Manage cleaning supplies and other consumables.
- Help with park projects and activities when asked.
- Make sure visitors and staff feel welcome and get good service.
How to apply
- Make sure you match all the requirements.
- Gather the documents listed on the website (school certificates, ID, etc.).
- Head to the SANParks applications page and fill out the form.
- Click the link below to start your application.
Apply now for the Unarmed Environmental Monitors EPWP vacancies
Why this job matters
- Nature first: Every monitor helps keep Africa’s wildlife and forests safe.
- Skills for life: You’ll learn teamwork, problem solving, and specialist forest‑care skills that employers love.
- Future work: A good start for a career in conservation, tourism, or environmental science.
- Community impact: Healthy parks mean everyone in the community can enjoy parks safely.
Want more opportunities that pay and teach you something useful?
- Learn about Seta bursaries still open this year and how they can boost your education.
- Check out innovative PEPKOR lifestyle learnership courses that mix study with hands‑on work.
- Explore Seta bridging courses that help you shift careers or level up quickly.
- Find out about Seta programs with guaranteed certifications that give you recognized qualifications right away.
This is your chance to start a career that helps protect South Africa’s amazing environment while earning a steady income. Don’t miss the 17 October deadline – apply today!
