South African National Parks: Tourism Monitors Programme 2025 / 2026

The Department of Tourism hereby invites applications from interested candidates to be part of the SANParks Tourism Monitors Programme for seven (7) months. Candidates are encouraged to apply only to municipalities and establishments within their residential/ local areas.

Successful candidates will be required to sign a 7-month contract with SANParks, appointed by the Department of Tourism, and deployed at attractions/sites closer to their residence. The programme will be implemented for 7 months, which includes theoretical training and practical experience.

The Tourism Monitors Programme forms Part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The programme will include theoretical training and practical experience. 

Locations:

• Addo Elephant National Park, 
• Golden Gate Highlands National Park, 
• Karoo National Park, 
• Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, 
• Kruger National Park, 
• Mapungubwe National Park, 
• Mokala National Park, 
• Mountain Zebra National Park, 
• Table Mountain National Park, 
• Richtersveld Transfrontier Park

Requirements:

• Be a South African citizen (Certified copy of an Identity Document).
• Be unemployed youth between the ages of 18 to 35.
• Be in possession of a Grade 12 / Matric certificate or any equivalent qualifications.
• Be literate and conversant in English.
• Stay within a 40km – 100km radius of the attractions/ sites/National Park. Proof of residence will be required (e.g. municipality bill or letter from a tribal authority or ward councillor.
• Be able to work flexible hours (e.g., weekends, public holidays and as-and-when required)
• Have a passion or interest in the tourism sector.
• Must have a reliable transport to and from workplace/station.
• Where possible, accommodation will be provided in camps away from the access gate.
• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to fitness tests, which may include: 2,4 km run, ability to do 25 pushups and 25 sit-ups, which should be done within a specific time frame.

NB. Tertiary qualifications in tourism or environmental-related fields will be an added advantage.

Please note:

• Not more than one (1) learner per household and
• No affidavits will be accepted as proof of residence.