Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site National Park (Paterson A3)
Best Before: 13th February 2026
A vacancy currently exists for a Room Attendant at Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site, the successful incumbent will report to the Duty Manager.
Key Performance Areas
- Perform cleaning duties including chalets, ablution block, camping sites, offices, and surrounding areas to prescribed set standards.
- Clean public areas such as reception, restrooms and walkways and report abnormalities to the supervisor.
- Control inventory items.
- Reporting abnormalities including equipment and maintenance faults.
- Assist with the collection of supplies when necessary.
- Assist with general work in rest camp & linen room.
- Ad hoc duties as instructed by Supervisor.
- Ensuring sufficient supply of stock to guest units.
- Relieve other Room Attendant when off duty.
Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities that are required for the job:
- Grade 12 with 3 years practical work experience in a hospitality or tourist accommodation.
- Valid driver’s license can be an added advantage.
- Communication skills both written and verbal.
- Basic understanding of customer service principles to interact politely and professionally with guests.
- Knowledge of First Aid and safe working procedures.
- Hygiene skills and Room Attendant Course will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of SANParks Act as well as the Safety Regulations and Code of Conduct.
- Working well in a team environment
- Understanding of accepted tourism standards
The successful candidates will be accommodated in official accommodation inside the park.
The remuneration package includes a monthly allowance on A3 scale of Paterson grading with benefits as specified in the Reference Guide for Human Resources Matters and the conditions of services of SANParks.
Please address your application, accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications, copies of ID and Driver’s licence to the following address:
Mapungubwe National & World Heritage Site
Att: Morongwa Maepa
P.O. Box 383
Musina
0900
You may e-mail your application to: morongwa.maepa@sanparks.org
If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the due date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
As a leading conservation authority, SANParks is a public entity under the jurisdiction of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), where inclusive conservation as opposed to previous policies of exclusion is central to advancing the policies in line with the National Development Framework for Sustainable Development and the National Development Plan.
South Africa’s national parks conserve the country’s rich diversity of flora and fauna through a system of 21 national parks, including three world heritage sites and ten marine protected areas (in terms of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act No. 57 of 2003). This represents approximately 70% of state-owned terrestrial protected areas and 22% of state-managed marine protected areas, comprising over four million hectares (ha) on land and almost 370 000 ha at sea. In addition, five parks are integral components of Transfrontier conservation areas with Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Lesotho.
A key intrinsic value consideration for national parks and marine protected areas as public-good is their promotion of shared natural and cultural heritages as well as their contribution to building national solidarity and pride. Located largely in rural areas, they are catalysts for economic growth which can create employment and transformation in areas that generally lack such opportunities. They also contribute significantly to the preservation of water resources, protect the archaeological and historical record, and safeguard endangered ways of life.
The National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act mandates SANParks to create destinations for nature-based tourism in a manner that is not harmful to the environment. SANParks generates a substantial percentage of its operating budget from its ecotourism business, therefore, the fulfilment of its conservation mandate is heavily reliant on thriving and sustainable tourism operations. Donate to a Cause
