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MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2), GAMKABERG NATURE RESERVE
CapeNature
Calitzdorp, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 27 March 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape East
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R164 320 - R164 320 per annum
 
Job Description
CapeNature seeks a qualified and experienced individual for the maintenance of the facilities and other infrastructure at Gamkaberg Nature Reserve near Calitzdorp/Oudtshoorn.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Maintenance of reserve tourism infrastructure and equipment.
  • Conduct routine and emergency repairs and maintenance as per standards.
  • Report deficiencies on minor and major works required.
  • Prepare maintenance schedules and maintain registers/checklists
  • Monitor and respond to visitor feedback register.
  • Conduct weekly inspections of the service schedule.
  • Quality inspections of contract work.
  • Management of stores, tools and supplies.
  • Assist with terrain, footpath and road maintenance.
 
Assist in Integrated Catchment tasks
  • Safe transportation of tools and teams to site.
  • Operate fire fighting equipment when required.
 
Perform related supervisory and administrative duties.
  • Assist with management and supervision of supporting EPWP contract staff.
  • Vehicle fleet management and administration.
  • Adhere OHS compliance.
  • Source quotations in compliance of SCM policy.
  • Draw up specification for goods as necessary.
 
Assist with other tourism duties.
  • Provide and promote efficient and friendly customer service.
  • As and when required, assist the Tourism Liaison Officer in the performance of his/her duties.
  • Conduct visitor briefings and debriefings when required.
  • Conduct standby duties afterhour and over weekends
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Grade 12
  • At least two years job-related experience.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Physical ability to perform maintenance assistant duties.
  • Interest in working in the natural environment.
  • No criminal record.
  • Willingness to work weekend shifts and irregular hours.
  • Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Internet use).
  • Knowledge and experience of repair and maintenance of infrastructure.
 
 RECOMMENDATIONS:
  • Driver’s license with at least two years driving experience, particularly 4X4 driving experience.
  • Artisan training to perform related repairs and maintenance tasks.
  • Experience in tool maintenance, with accredited certificates.
  • Power-tool maintenance experience.
  • Storage management experience.
  • Ability to function independently and within a team.
 
Note. This position is based at Gamkaberg NR and successful candidate will be required to live on site in provided subsidized staff accommodation.
 
Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/
 
Closing date: 28 March 2024
 
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FIELD RANGER (LEVEL 4) HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND NATURE RESERVE
CapeNature
Villiersdorp, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 27 March 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape West
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R214 602 - R214 602 per annum
 
Job Description
CapeNature seeks to appoint a dynamic individual to undertake reserve operations and implement natural resource management and integrated catchment management. 
The successful candidate will be responsible for ecological data collection and data management, monitoring, quality assurance, infrastructure and equipment maintenance, environmental education and law enforcement and compliance monitoring at the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supervisory and administrative tasks and will report to the Conservation Officer on Reserve.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Performance Area 1:
  1. Supervisory and Administrative Duties
  2. Support management in effective management of Protected Area.
  3. Assist with implementation of Annual Plan of Operations.
  4. Complete log sheets, claim forms, requisitions, asset management, etc...
  5. Perform reserve standby duties.
  6. Compile written reports.
  7. Attend and contribute to management meetings (Report backs, etc...).
  8. Assist with LED initiatives on/off reserves.
  9. Assist with Tourism activities including service and maintenance of facilities.
  10. Act as Senior FR or NC when he/she is absent.

Key Performance Area 2:
  1. Implement Eco-Matrix and Integrated Catchment Management
  2. Ecological (Biotic, abiotic, cultural-historical, weather, etc.) data collection and capturing and management according to standardized process and Eco Matrixes.
  3. Infrastructure surveys and record keeping (Buildings, high sites, etc...)
  4. Carry out quality control duties for special projects (alien vegetation management, integrated catchment management, Working on Fire, etc.).
  5. Ecological and management monitoring and report compilation.
  6. Assist with research projects.
  7. Assist with firefighting operations.
  8. Assist with invasive alien plant control.
  9. Assist with environmental education.
 
Key Performance Area 3:
  • Perform Legal Compliance Quality Assurance and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Standards and Procedures.
  • Assist with search and rescue operations.
  • Carry out patrol duties, observations, and law enforcement (on and off reserves) including roadblocks.
  • Undertake education/extension, and issue warnings and fines where appropriate.
  • Provide support to conservation off reserves law enforcement and compliance monitoring.
  • Assist with risk assessments and quality assurance audits, including OHS.
  • Act as Environmental Control Officer.

Key Performance Area 4:
  1. Infrastructure and Equipment
  2. Assist with and/or undertake maintenance and servicing of facilities.
  3. Carry out minor repairs and maintenance.
  4. Maintain vehicles and equipment.
  5. Transport staff/contractors/equipment.

Key Performance Area 5:
  1. Client Care
  2. Assist with Tourism activities.
  3. Provide visitors with information and interpretation.
  4. Apply basic First Aid
  5. Assist with gate guard and front office duties, including issuing of permits and receipt of money.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience
  • National Certificate: Conservation Resource Guardianship (NQF level 2) or equivalent qualification
  • 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
  • Crew Boss level or higher qualification
  • No criminal record
  • Project management
  • A valid Peace Officer certificate
  • Environmental Inspector Class 4 appointment
 
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
 
Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/
 
Closing date: 28 March 2024
 
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GRADUATE INTERN X1 - GROEN SEBENZA PHASE II
CapeNature
Cape Town, Western Cape
Internship
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Closing Date 21 March 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Biodiversity Capabilities
Business Unit: Biodiversity Intelligence
Minimum experience: Internship
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
 
Job Description
GROEN SEBENZA PHASE II


 Contract until 31 December 2024
 
The Groen Sebenza Phase II Programme is a bridging into work programme funded to the tune of R300m for the next three [include period]. GS Phase II aims to recruit 1050 unemployed graduates (diploma - PHD) and place them nationally in different organisations (government and non-governmental) where they will be incubated (trained and mentored) to further develop their competence and confidence in the management of environment/biodiversity.
 
The programme goals include: 
  1. Enable workplace-based learning for graduates aimed at building and strengthening their capacity at various levels.
  2. Creation of job opportunities and possible permanent placement beyond funding, subject to terms and conditions.
  3. Transformation and organisational strengthening - strengthen different organisational development aspects including transformation in its totality, mentoring, proactive skills and planning to better respond to organisational mandates and other national priorities.
  4. Research informed - through research, develop a ‘live’ skills intelligence system that will enable the sector to proactively plan for skills development and track and trace the utilisation of the developed skills.
 
CapeNature in partnership with The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is pleased to announce a call for applications for incubation in the following field:
 
Field: Conservation Planner (Technologist)   
Location (Where the Intern will be based): CapeNature Head Office, PGWC Shared Services Center cnr Bosduif & Volstruis Streets, Bridgetown, Cape Town, 7764
Required Qualification: NQF 9 in Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or Natural Sciences
Number required: 1
Stipend rate: R10 035.00
 
Requirements
  • Must be a SA citizen.
  • Young unemployed and underemployed professionals between the ages of 18 and 35.
  • Innovative, dynamic, and creative.
  • A commitment to a career development in the environmental/biodiversity sector.
  • Must hold qualifications mentioned in table above.
  • People with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.
 
Internship monthly stipend values (no other benefits apply as these are internship positions)
 
Candidates holding higher qualifications than the ones stated in the above fields may apply, however only remuneration stated per field will be applicable.
 
Application procedure
If we will be receiving applications directly from the applicants, then:
  • Applicants are required to submit an updated CV with a motivational letter, explaining what makes them unique from other applicants and why they would be the ideal candidate for the position under application.
  • Applications to be submitted via CapeNature’s online careers portal - https://capenature.simplify.hr
  • applicants will be required to upload their CV and motivational letter and complete a brief online questionnaire.
 
 
Contact details
Email: careers@capenature.co.za
   
SANBI reserves the right not to fill these internships.
 
If no response has been received within 14 days of the closing date, candidates may assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
 
Closing date 21 March 2024
 
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