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GENERAL ASSISTANT

Salary band

R 144 024

Closing date

17 August 2026

Reference

DAERL/04/16/26

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About this role

Department

Location

Goegap Nature Reserve

Salary

R144 024 per annum (Level 02)

Requirements

A grade 10 Certificate; with code 10 driver’s license. Candidate to be physically fit and able to work in extreme working conditions (heat, cold, in the veld with limited or no communication); must be able to function well in a team and execute orders.

Duties

Perform physical maintenance of roads, fences, hiking trails and reserve vehicles; Perform physical maintenance of Goegap Nature Reserve building infrastructure and visitor facilities; Perform physical routine maintenance on Goegap Nature Reserve’s operational equipment and reserve vehicles; Provide physical assistance in the management of the ecology of the Goegap Nature Reserve; perform all administrative and related functions.

Enquiries

Mr. T. Mathebula at 082 308 4371

Notes

Preference will be given to candidates within the respective districts. P OST 27/222 : GATE GUARD REF NO: DAERL/04/17/26 Re-advertisement, previous applicants are encouraged to apply again.

Closing Date

2026-08-17T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

·A grade 10 Certificate
·with code 10 driver’s license
·Candidate to be physically fit and able to work in extreme working conditions (heat, cold, in the veld with limited or no communication)
·must be able to function well in a team and execute orders

Key Duties

·Perform physical maintenance of roads, fences, hiking trails and reserve vehicles
·Perform physical maintenance of Goegap Nature Reserve building infrastructure and visitor facilities
·Perform physical routine maintenance on Goegap Nature Reserve’s operational equipment and reserve vehicles
·Provide physical assistance in the management of the ecology of the Goegap Nature Reserve
·perform all administrative and related functions

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to sprecruit64@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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