Specialist Assistant: Boma (Kimberley)

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A national conservation organization is seeking a Specialist Assistant: Boma to support wildlife care in Kimberley. This full-time role involves feeding wildlife, maintaining boma facilities, and assisting with wildlife handling during projects. Suitable candidates will possess at least a Grade 12 certificate and a C1 driver’s license with PDP, alongside strong communication and project management skills. A background in wildlife care of 1-4 years is required, and experience with chainsaws or first aid is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-4 years in the wildlife capture industry/care of wildlife in holding facilities.
• First aid level 1 will serve as an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide fodder and water to wildlife in the holding facility.
• Maintain facility hygiene and remove animal waste.
• Assist in handling of wildlife during projects.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards.

Skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Project management/administration experience

Operating a chainsaw or brush cutter

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Code C1 driver’s licence with PDP

Job description

South African National Parks (SANParks)

Specialist Assistant: Boma (Kimberley) at South African National Parks

Deadline: 19 December 2025

Region: Kimberley, Northern Cape

Salary: Patterson Grade B3

Type of employment: Full time

Job Description

A vacancy currently exists for a Specialist Assistant: Boma to be based in the Kimberley Veterinary Wildlife Services. This role in Veterinary Wildlife Services provides support in the capture, care and handling of wildlife within the national parks. This includes feeding of animals, administrative duties, transportation of fodder and animals, maintenance of boma facilities, and operation of LDV, trucks, tractors, and vehicle trailers as per the standard operating procedures and set annual targets.

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with the Paterson B3 job grade, and allowances and benefits as specified in the Human Capital Management Tariff document and Conditions of Service of SANParks.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide fodder and water to wildlife in the holding facility, timeously according to agreed nutritional requirements.
• Maintain facility hygiene and remove and dispose of animal waste and spoiled fodder from the holding facility.
• Monitor and report on any perceived concerns pertaining to the welfare of wildlife held in the boma facility or the fodder stock.
• Assist in handling of wildlife during the implementation of wildlife sales/translocation projects or research projects implemented by the department.
• Assist with offloading and storage of fodder stock deliveries (sourced internally and externally).
• Assist in general Boma operations.
• Maintain the cleanliness of buildings, stores and other structures.
• Perform maintenance tasks at the facilities managed by the department, including clearing of excess vegetation, fence maintenance, application of approved herbicides, repairs to boma structures etc.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Maintain a general checklist of animals in captivity as part of the monitoring requirement by the job function.
• Adhere to OHS standard operating procedures.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Code C1 driver’s licence with PDP
• Minimum of 1-4 years in the wildlife capture industry/care of wildlife in holding facilities.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Project management/administration experience.
• First aid level 1 will serve as an added advantage
• Experience in operating a chainsaw or brush cutter will serve as an added advantage

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

How to apply

Persons who meet the above requirements can forward their electronic applications with subject: Specialist Assistant: Boma together with a Cover letter, CV and certified copies of their ID, relevant qualifications, driver’s license) to:

Karabo Mashishi, Human Resource Officer: Conservation, Conservation Services, South African National Parks

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

All Applicants MUST Also Apply Using The Link Below

https://forms.office.com/r/QYH6NJAHig?origin=lprLink

Candidates who have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date should consider their applications as unsuccessful

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Date posted: 05 December 2025

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