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Honorary Rangers

How is an Honorary Ranger Appointed?

There is no limitation on the number of Honorary Rangers spread throughout South Africa. The number of Honorary Rangers serving in each area will depend on the requirements of the park and the committee of each region, and the aptitude shown by the applicant to get involved and complete the necessary training courses.

Depending on the number of Honorary Rangers serving in your region, applicants will either be interviewed by the corresponding region's Selection Committee at an agreed date.

Once the application has been approved, the applicant will be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which he/she will be required to undertake and successfully complete the necessary orientation and communication courses. The new applicant will also need to attend 75% of the regional meetings in his/her area. Active participation in projects and activities will count in his/her favour.

Only after the probationary period of one year and a favourable recommendation by the Regional Management Committee, will the application form of the applicant to be appointed as an Honorary Ranger, be forwarded to the South African National Parks for approval and appointment.

Thereafter, the member will be re-appointed annually by the South African National Parks on recommendation by the region. Aspects taken into account in this regard are attendance at regional meetings, payment of subscription fees to the region and general performance, attitude and active participation in projects.

The South African National Parks appoints Honorary Rangers, supplies them with their insignia (which they must pay for), administers their files during their term as an Honorary Ranger and has the right to terminate any appointment.