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Field Ranger

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO

Thabazimbi Service Centre (Waterberg District) Lephalale Service Centre (Waterberg District Posted 30 Aug 2026 Closes in 5 days

Overview

Management of damage causing animals. Assist in gathering relevant and accurate information regarding damage causing animals complaints.

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 wil l 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

Responsibilities

  • 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 r egulate 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 Manageme nt

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant District : Capricorn North The District Director: Capricorn North Education District , Private Bag X9711 , Polokwane, 0700 . Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South The District Director : Capricorn South Education District Private , Bag X 03cChueniespoort , 0745 . Old Parliament Complex , Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South Education District Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737 . Old Parliament Complex , Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District : The District Director Private Bag X 601 Mahwelereng 0626 805 Rufus Seakamela Street Mahwelereng, 0626. Mopani East Education District Private Bag X 578 Giyani 0826 Old Parliament Building. Giyani. Mopani West The District Director : Mopani West Education District , Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850. 27 Peace Street , Prosperitas Building , Tzaneen, 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director: Sekhukhune East Education District , Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort , 1150 . 83 Aloe Street , Stand No 2314, Ext 4 Aloeridge West , Burgersfort , 1150. Sekhukhune South Education District : The District Director , Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737 . Old Parliament Complex , Lebowakgomo Vhembe East The Acting District Director : Vhembe East Education District , Private Bag X2250, Sibasa , 0970. Makwarela, Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director : Vhembe West Education District , Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Block D , Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director : Waterberg Education District , Private Bag X1040 , Modimolle , 051084 . Limpopo Street , NTK Building , Modimolle 0510 . Head Office The Head of Department , Limpopo Department of Education, Private Bag X9489, Polokwane, 0700 or handed in at 113 Biccard Street, Polokwane at Records Management Directorate – Office No. H03 (Registry)

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Enquiries

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

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