Job ID: 302239

Assistant Investigator

South African National Parks - SANParks

Location: Skukuza, South Africa

Apply by: 21 Apr 2026

Relevant Sectors

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice

SANParks requires the services of an Assistant Investigator in the Environmental Crime Investigations department. This position will be based in the Kruger National Park, Skukuza.

Location
Kruger National Park

Requirements
* Be in possession of an NQF Level 6 in Policing / Conservation Management/ CrimeInvestigation or equivalent
* Valid firearm competency will serve as an added advantage.
* EMI (Environmental Management Inspector) qualifications will be an added advantage.
* Valid driver's license.
* Minimum of 3 years practical experience in law enforcement, wildlife crime investigation, or anti – poaching.
* Previous Conversation experience.
* Knowledge of relevant laws.
* Knowledge of environmental investigations.
* Knowledge of criminal investigations.
* Knowledge of crime intelligence management.
* Knowledge of financial management.
* Knowledge of crime scene management.
* Knowledge of stakeholder management.
* Computer literate.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Demonstrated investigative and analytical capabilities.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
* Skill in informant networking and multi-lingual communication.
* Strong administrative, problem-solving, and technical aptitude.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to dynamic environments

Responsibilities
* Assist and conduct investigations relating to any environmental crime negatively impacting on SANParks as and when required.
* Assist with investigations and collection of information for level 1 to 4 environmental crimes and support crime investigations in general.
* Assist with the analysis of in-coming reports for the management of reactive and proactive specialised anti-poaching operations.
* Assist with corporate crime investigations, as and when required.
* Assist in conducting crime investigations, reconstruction of tactical information of crime scenes.
* Contribute to the overall crime information picture of the SANParks.
* Assist in maintaining good relations with relevant role-players.
* Assist with the compilation of reports for further investigation.
* Assist with administration and reporting e.g. Info Notes / Crime scene data sheet.
* Assist with administration and reporting functions of the Unit.

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

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required
Candidates who meet the above requirements should apply using the link and forwarding their detailed CVs and copies of qualification to, with the subject line: VACANCY: ASSISTANT INVESTIGATOR (ECI).

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/b1uwWVNRGj?origin=lprLink

Candidates who do not do both processes will not be considered.

South African National Parks, Groenkloof
Pretoria
ATT: Celine Hendricks
E -mail: celine.hendricks@sanparks.org

Applications that have not been responded within 14 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Closing Date
21 April 2026

Job Email ID:

celine.hendricks(at)sanparks.org