Courses required to become a Protected Area Officer in South Africa

This site currently lists 8 courses across 2 South African institutions (1 public university and 1 private institution) that lead to becoming a Protected Area Officer: 2 Diplomas, 4 Certificates and 2 Short Course / Skills Programmes. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Agriculture & Environmental Sciences course category.

Where to study to become a Protected Area Officer in South Africa

NMU and SAWC each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Protected Area Officer. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page below before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Protected Area Officers (1)

One option here: the Diploma: Nature Conservation at NMU. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Protected Area Officers (1)

7 courses across 1 private colleges lead toward a career as a Protected Area Officer, including the Advanced Certificate in Nature Conservation (Trans-Frontier Conservation Management) and Conservation Law Enforcement. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Protected Area Officer

8 courses

Universities (1)

Private Colleges (7)