250 Government Tourism Jobs Now Open: Earn R8,000/month with SANParks Tourism Monitors Programme 2025 – Apply by 30 July!

SANParks invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the 2025 Tourism Safety Monitor Vacancies (X250 Posts). The closing date for applications is 30 July 2025.

Are you a young, unemployed South African with a passion for tourism, nature, or protecting South Africa’s national treasures? If yes, this is your chance to take part in something meaningful while getting paid. The Department of Tourism, in partnership with SANParks (South African National Parks), is hiring 250 participants for their Tourism Monitors Programme for 2025.

This opportunity is part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and is aimed at creating job opportunities while strengthening visitor safety in some of South Africa’s most beautiful and visited national parks.

The programme will run for 7 months and includes both theoretical training and practical on-site experience at major tourist destinations across the country. You’ll be paid a daily rate of R200, which adds up to around R8,000 per month.

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What Is the Tourism Monitors Programme?

The Tourism Safety Monitors Programme is a government initiative designed to:

• Improve visitor safety in tourist hotspots
• Offer training and real-world experience to unemployed youth
• Provide income while participants build their future careers

If you are selected, you’ll be placed at a national park or tourist site near where you live. You’ll assist visitors, monitor safety, and help manage the flow of tourists to keep everyone informed, comfortable, and secure.

You’ll also gain valuable skills related to:

• Customer service
• Site monitoring and control
• Tourism safety protocols
• Basic administration
• Public interaction and visitor support

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Who Can Apply?

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a South African citizen (you’ll need a certified copy of your ID)
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Be currently unemployed
• Have a matric certificate or equivalent qualification
• Be fluent in English
• Live within 40–100 km of the site/park you’re applying to (proof of residence is required)
• Be fit enough to pass a physical fitness test (you may need to run 2.4 km, do 25 push-ups and 25 sit-ups)
• Be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Have your own reliable transport to and from the work location
• Have a genuine interest in tourism or conservation

People living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: Only one candidate per household will be accepted, and no affidavits will be accepted as proof of address.

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Where Will You Work?

Successful candidates will be placed at one of many SANParks locations across South Africa, including:

• Kruger National Park
• Table Mountain National Park
• Addo Elephant National Park
• Agulhas National Park
• West Coast National Park
• Bontebok National Park
• Namaqua National Park
• Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
• Karoo, Camdeboo, Golden Gate, Richtersveld, and many others

Each site has its own contact email and application link. You must apply to the park closest to where you live, and clearly state the reference number on your application.

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What You’ll Get

• R200/day stipend (roughly R8,000/month before deductions)
• 7 months of training and job experience
• A chance to work in one of South Africa’s most beautiful places
• Entry into the tourism and conservation industry
• A certificate of participation at the end of the programme
• Valuable references for your CV

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What You Need to Submit

Make sure your application includes:

• A detailed, updated CV
• A certified copy of your ID
• A certified copy of your Matric certificate or highest qualification
• Proof of residence (not older than 3 months — no affidavits)
• A valid reference number for the park you’re applying to

Applications without these documents will be disqualified.

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How to Apply

You must apply through the links and emails listed under each national park site. Here are a few examples:

Kruger National Park (Marula Region – 30 Posts)
📧 Foen.Ngobeni@sanparks.org
📍 Deliver to: BSP Offices, Paul Kruger Gate, Skukuza

Addo Elephant National Park (10 Posts)
📧 addovacancies@sanparks.org
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/g6ihTKQgaH

Agulhas National Park (5 Posts)
📧 ANP.vacancies@sanparks.org
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/bWH6HmBxjJ

Please use this link to the SA Youth landing page: https://sayouth.mobi/Join (Datafree) or submit your application to the local station/ offices listed below.

Application are for the following sites:

Application Enquiries:

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
KL06/TM	Knysna National Park	10	Garden Route (Knysna)	Please complete the link below https://forms.office.com/r/W91QZVt1DJAnd submit your CV with certified copies of qualifications, identity document and proof of residence to Cheryl.wiley@sanparks.org

Application Enquiries:

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
WNP75	Wilderness National Park	10	Garden Route (Knysna Rheenendal) and (George Thembalethu, Wilderness Heights, Kleinkrantz)	Interested persons should apply using the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/gdkrASpA60 Please email supporting documents to wilderness.jobapplications@sanparks.org with WNP75 as the subject line

Application Enquiries:

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
TNP/TM01	Tsitsikamma National Par	10	Garden Route (Bitou)and Sarah Baartman (Kou-Kamma)	Please complete the link below https://forms.office.com/r/QkTQedphMQAnd submit your CV with certified copies of qualifications, identity document and proof of residence to Nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org

Application Enquiries:
Agulhas National Park: Ms Nosihle Somishi

Telephone number: 028-514-3206

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
ANPTM2025	Agulhas National Park	5	Overberg(Cape Agulhas)	ANP.vacancies@sanparks.org Link: https://forms.office.com/r/bWH6HmBxjJ

Application Enquiries:
West Coast National Park: Ms Marcel Filander

Telephone number: 022-772-2144

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
WCNPTM2025	West Coast National Park	6	West Coast (Saldanha Bay)	WCNP.vacancies@sanparks.org Link: https://forms.office.com/r/nqm58xtmBX

Application Enquiries:
Bontebok National Park: Ms Nosihle Somishi

Telephone number: 028-514-3206

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
BNPTM2025	Bontebok National Park	5	Overberg(Swellendam)	ANP.vacancies@sanparks.org Link: https://forms.office.com/r/bWH6HmBxjJ

Application Enquiries:
Table Mountain National Park: Sinethemba Javu

Telephone number: 021-741-2328

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
TMNPTM2025	Table Mountain -Boulders	5	City of Cape Town	TMNP.vacancies@sanparks.org Link: https://forms.office.com/r/3NV1JtFnML
TMNPTM2025	Table Mountain -Kloofnek	10	City of Cape Town
TMNPTM2025	Table Mountain -Cape Point	6	City of Cape Town
TMNPTM2025	Table Mountain -Washhouse	5	City of Cape Town
TMNPTM2025	Table Mountain -Newlands	5	City of Cape Town
TMNPTM2025	Table Mountain -Tokai	10	City of Cape Town
TMNPTM2025	Table Mountain -Silvermine	5	City of Cape Town

Application Enquiries:
Tankwa National Park: Ms Anele Mbekeni

Telephone number: 021 741 7136

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
TKNPTM2025	Tankwa Karoo National Park	8	Namakwa (Hantam)	WCNP.vacancies@sanparks.org Link: https://forms.office.com/r/nqm58xtmBX

Application Enquiries:
Kruger National Park: Mr Desmond Mhlongo

Telephone number: 013-735-0154

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
KNP/TM01	Kruger National Park Marula Region	30	Ehlanzeni (Bushbuckridge, City of Mbombela and Nkomazi)	Foen.Ngobeni@sanparks.org Hand Deliver: BSP. Offices. Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park. Skukuza     Dzunisani.Zitha@sanparks.org Maartien.Dlamini@sanparks.org Hand Deliver: BSP. Offices. Phalaborwa Gate, Kruger National Park. Phalaborwa Hand deliver: Punda Maria gate.
KNP/TM01	Kruger National Park Nxanatseni Region	30	Mopani and Vhembe (BaPhalaborwa, Greater Letaba, Greater Tzaneen, Collins Chabane, Thulamela and Musina).

Application Enquiries:
Mapungubwe National Park: Ms Morongwa Maepa

Telephone number: 015-534-7923

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
MNP/TM01	Mapungubwe National Park NB: Participants to have their own accommodation & transport	5	hembe (Musina) Capricorn (Blouberg /Alldays)	Morongwa.Maepa@sanparks.org R572 Point Drift Road Mapungubwe National Park Main Gate

Application Enquiries:
Marakele National Park: Ms Tshegofatso Moremedi

Telephone number: 083-313-2006

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
MNP/TM01	Marakele National Park	13	Waterberg (Thabazimbi)	tshegofatso.moremedi@sanparks.org

Application Enquiries:
Augrabies Falls National Park: Ms Katrina Strauss

Telephone number: 054-452-9204

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
ANP/TM01	Augrabies National Park	3	ZF Mgcawu (Kai !Garib)	katrina.strauss@sanparks.org

Application Enquiries:
Kgalagadi National Park: Mr Fikile Mokopelo/ Ms Nelly Titus

Telephone number: 054-561-2007

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
KNP/TM03	Kgalagadi National Park	10	ZF Mgcawu (Dawid Kruiper)	fikile.mokopelo@sanparks.org

Application Enquiries:
Mokala National Park: Ms Yolandy Mouton

Telephone number: 053-204-8001

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
MNP/TM02	Mokala National Park	2	Frances Baard ( Siyancuma / Sol Plaatjie)	mokala.vacancies@sanparks.org From the following communities in and around Mokala, Ritchie, Modderrivier, Salt Lake, Plooysburg

Application Enquiries:

Richtersveld National Park: Ms Carmen Carstens

Telephone number: 027 8311 506

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
RNP/TM01	Richtersveld National Park	5	Namakwa (Richtersveld)	carmen.carstens@sanparks.org

Application Enquiries:

Namaqua National Park: Ms Shannon Manuel

Telephone number: 027 672 8000

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
NNP/TM01	Namaqua National Park	2	Namakwa (Kamiesberg)	shannon.kordom@sanparks.org Hand Delivery: Namaqua BSP office, 55 Charlotta street, Kamieskroon, 8241

Application Enquiries:

Addo Elephant National Park

Telephone number: 0422338650

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
AENP/TM10	Addo Elephant National Park	10	Sarah Baartman (Dr Sundays River)	Please complete the link below https://forms.office.com/r/g6ihTKQgaHAnd submit your CV with certified copies of qualifications, identity document and proof of residence to addovacancies@sanparks.org Hand Deliver: Human Capital Office, Addo Elephant National Park

Application Enquiries:

Camdeboo National Park:

Telephone number: 049-8923453

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
CNP/TM01	CAMDEBOO National Park	5	Sarah Baartman and Dr Beyers Naude	camdeboovacancies@sanparks.org Link: https://forms.office.com/r/0wZBpCUshE

Application Enquiries:

Karoo National Park

Telephone number: 023 414 0101

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
KR/TM01	Karoo National Park	10	Central Karoo (Beaufort West)	karoo.vacancies@sanparks.org Link: https://forms.office.com/r/9713YnXvf5

Application Enquiries:

Mountain Zebra National Park, Cradock

Telephone number: 048-801-5719

Reference number	Attractions/ Sites	Allocated number	Local Municipality	Submit your application to the following link and email address
MZ/TM01	Mountain Zebra National Park	10	Inxuba Yethemba Municipality	mountzebravacancies@sanparks.org Link: https://forms.office.com/r/kLuq3r7RfX

Closing Date

30 July 2025

Each park has its own specific email and form. Please check the full list of application sites and reference numbers before submitting.

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Important Reminders

• If you haven’t been contacted within 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Medical exams and criminal checks will be conducted before final appointment.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• You’ll need to sign a 7-month contract if selected.
• The department reserves the right to not continue with placements if necessary.

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This is more than just a job — it’s your chance to build a better future. If you’re passionate about tourism, love nature, or want to get a foot in the door of the public service sector, the SANParks Tourism Monitors Programme 2025 could be your perfect starting point.

📅 Don’t miss out — applications close 30 July 2025!
Apply early, follow instructions carefully, and secure your spot today.