CAPENATURE VACANCIES

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FIELD RANGER (LEVEL 4) - GROOTWINTERHOEK NATURE RESERVE COMPLEX
CapeNature
Porterville, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 15 October 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape West
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R224 688 - R224 688 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 Groot Winterhoek Wilderness.
 
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

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Nature conservation
• Have an appropriate Field Ranger qualification
• At least 2 years job related experience
• Peace Officers qualification will be advantages
• A valid code B driver’s license with at least 1 year driving experience (EB or EC license &PDP is an added advantage)
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, QGIS)
• Knowledge and experience in working with tourist, maintenance of infrastructure and law enforcement
• Fire Fighting experience and Crew Leader level or higher qualification

 
Competencies

• Experience in 4x4 driving in mountainous terrain
• Physical fit and ability to effectively perform Field Ranger duties in difficult and physically demanding terrain
• Willingness to work weekend shifts and irregular hours
• Willingness to work and stay remote and isolated environment
• No criminal record
• Strong analytical, strategic and creative problem-solving skills
• 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
• Basic swimming skills

 
Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/
 
Closing date:  October 2024
 
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FTE - ADMIN ASSISTANT - HEAD OFFICE, BRIDGETOWN (R400 PER DAY)
CapeNature
Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract
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Closing Date 08 October 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Administration
Business Unit: Finance, ICT and Shared services
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Administrative
Contract term: Until 31 March 2025
 
Job Description
CapeNature seeks to employ a suitably qualified and dedicated Administrative Assistant who would like to contribute meaningfully to work of the EPWP Finance -   Asset & Fleet Team of CapeNature. The purpose of this position is to provide sound administrative support to the Transport Officer   in the Asset & Fleet Component of the Finance Directorate within CapeNature.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with updating and consolidation of vehicles & ensure condition assessments are regularly performed.
• Facilitates vehicle allocations for Head Office and update the Landscape one as they come.
• Assist in Consolidation for capturing of odometer readings and reconcile invoices for payment.
• Assist with verification of Assets when requested.
• Assist in capturing the losses and follow up with outstanding documents and requests.
• Assist with updating and consolidation of vehicles & ensure condition assessments are regularly performed.
• Perform other administration duties as required by the assigned Transport Officer.
• Facilitates vehicle allocations for Head Office and update the Landscape list as they come.
• Assist in monitoring of reporting and submission of necessary information and documents.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least a Grade 12 (Matric)
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (E-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Sound administrative, financial and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal; writing; and presentation skills.
• Ability to speak two of the Western Cape official languages.
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn & travel.
• Possession of a valid code 8 driver’s license

 
 RECOMMENDATIONS

• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel
• Experience in Office Administration

 
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