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CAPENATURE
 
Field Ranger - Swartberg Nature Reserve (Level 4)
CapeNature
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 21 May 2021
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape East
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
SalaryR185 159 - R185 159 per annum
 
Job Description
CapeNature Conservation seek to appoint a dynamic person to assist with ecological data collection, monitoring, infrastructure maintenance, law enforcement and tourism management at Swartberg World Heritage Site and Nature Reserve
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement Eco-Matrix and Integrated Catchment Management
  • Assist with ecological data collections and monitoring
  • Assist with invasive alien plant control
  • Assist with firefighting operations
  • Assist with environmental education
  • Assist with maintenance of all infrastructure
 
Supervisory and Administrative Duties
  • Supervise EPWP teams
  • Implement Annual Plan of operations
  • Support management in effective management of Protected Area
  • Do required daily, weekly and monthly administration work, including issuing of permits and receiving of money
  • Assist with control and management of assets
 
 
Perform Legal Compliance Quality Assurance and OHS
  • Carry out law enforcement patrols
  • Provide support to Conservation Services during law enforcement operations
  • Assist with search and rescue operations
  • Implement Occupational Health and Safety policies and guidelines
  • Do Environmental Control Officer duties
 
Infrastructure and Equipment
  • Carry out minor repairs and maintenance of infrastructure
  • Assist with maintenance and service of facilities
  • Maintain vehicles and equipment
  • Transport of staff/equipment

Client Care
  • Assist with Tourism activities
  • Provide visitors with information and interpretation
  • Apply basic First Aid
  • Assist with gate guard duties, including issuing of permits and receipt of money


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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience
  • Grade 12
  • At least two years job related experience
  • A valid code B driver’s license with 4x4 driving skills and experience
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, QGIS)
  • Knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring and law enforcement
  • Knowledge and experience in Fire Fighting and Crew Boss level or higher qualification
  • No criminal record
 
Competencies
  • Willingness to work weekend shifts and irregular hours
  • Physical ability to perform field ranger duties
  • Strong analytical, strategic and creative problem solving skills
  • Knowledge and experience in working with tourist, maintenance of infrastructure and law enforcement
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
  • Good project planning and organizing skills
  • Ability to function independently and within a team
  • Computer literacy plus advanced proficiency in MS-Office
  • Use of QGIS software
 
Recommendation:
  • Possession of a valid Peace Officer’s certificate, EMI certification or a type of enforcement experience
  • National Diploma in Nature Conservation
  • Chainsaw & Brushcutter operator certificates
 
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