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CONSERVATION ASSISTANT X 2 (LEVEL 2) - DE HOOP NATURE RESERVE
CapeNature
Bredasdorp, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 04 October 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape East
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R172 043 - R172 043 per annum
Job Description
CapeNature Conservation seeks to appoint a dynamic person to assist with conservation management and infrastructure and equipment maintenance at the De Hoop Nature Reserve.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Assist with conservation management field tasks.         
  • Maintenance of roads, jeeptracks and hiking trails
  • Erecting and maintenance of fences
  • Construction and maintenance of fire breaks
  • Combat erosion and perform rehabilitation work
  • Control of alien vegetation
  • Perform fire suppression activities
  • Assist with the management and supervision of EPWP contract staff
 
Maintenance of reserve and tourism infrastructure and equipment.
  • Assist with basic servicing and maintenance of all buildings, stores and equipment including cleaning
  • Assist with basic servicing and maintenance of transport fleet.
  • Transportation of staff/equipment
  • Assist with record keeping and control of stock and assets.
  • Maintenance of gardens and terrain and general gardening work
  • Perform block and stack burning activities.
  • Operate firefighting equipment when required.
  • Provide a friendly and efficient customer service
 
Assist and perform Legal Compliance, Quality Assurance.
  • Assist with patrol duties, observations and law enforcement (on and off reserves) including roadblocks in partnership with others.
 
Basic administrative duties.           
  • Filling in and curation of maintenance registers, log sheets, stock and asset control documents
  • Assist with office administrative duties.
  • Vehicle fleet management and administration.
  • Assist with the control and management of infrastructure, assets and inventory.
  • Assist with procurement.
 
Assist with OHS Compliance.        
  • Completion of relevant checklists and monthly meeting attendance
 
 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 Qualifications and Experience
  • Grade 12
  • At least one year of job-related experience.
  • A valid E driver’s license, (manual & automatic transmission)
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Internet use).
  • No criminal record
  • Basic Fire fighting
 
Competencies
  • Willingness to work weekend shifts and irregular hours.
  • Physical ability to perform conservation assistant duties. (including Firefighting)
  • Knowledge and experience in working in administration, tourism, and maintenance of infrastructure & equipment.
  • Ability to function independently and within a team.
 
Recommendation:
  • Driver’s license at least two years old from the date of issue.
  • Experience in tool maintenance accredited certificates.
  • Power-tool maintenance experience.
  • Storage management.
 
Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/
 
Closing date: 4 October 2024
 
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MARINE FIELD RANGER - GOUKAMMA NATURE RESERVE COMPLEX (LEVEL 4)
CapeNature
Knysna, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 04 October 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape East
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R224 688 - R224 688 per annum
 
Job Description
The position is suited to a dedicated conservationist who will contribute meaningfully to the conservation of biodiversity through protected area management, compliance and enforcement, eco-tourism, access and stakeholder awareness with a special focus on the marine environment. The successful candidate will also assist with terrestrial functions.
 
The position will report to the Conservation Manager on Reserve.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enhance biodiversity resilience through targeted ecosystem conservation and restoration initiatives
  • The Protected Area is managed according to a management plan and prioritized action plans.
  • Assist with implementation of Annual Plan of Operations.
  • Priority landscapes and seascapes are protected, restored and conserved.
  • Implementation of the ecological matrix and implemented catchment strategy.
  • Priority ecological infrastructure areas are restored and protected. This includes
- Estuarine management.
- Marine Protected Area management.
- Invasive alien Species (Flora and Fauna) control and
- Fire management.


Assist with protected area conservation in ways that address biodiversity loss
  • The legal mandate is implemented through compliance and enforcement actions.
  • Implementation of the Landscape Compliance plan through joint operations.
  • Actions to improve the conservation status of priority species and ecosystems are implemented.
  • Functional partnerships addressing biodiversity loss are developed and maintained.
  • Supervisory and Administrative duties. This includes:
     - Supervision of EPWP teams.
     - Daily, weekly, and monthly administration, including reporting.
     - Assist with control and management of assets.
     - Assist with the maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.
     - Assist with the updating of the infrastructure register.
     - Perform standby duty.
     - Fire management duties by assisting during fires and with firebreak maintenance.
     - Assist with minor repairs and maintenance and the transport of staff.
  • Fire management duties by assisting during fires and with firebreak maintenance.
  • Assist with minor repairs and maintenance and the transport of staff.
 
 Promote the biodiversity economy and enhance biodiversity access
  • Assist with contractor development and work opportunities through environmental programs (Integrated Catchment Management).
  • Assist with natural resource projects such as the Groenvlei Carp project.
  • Assist with gate guard duties and receiving tourists.
 
Advocate for behavioural change and promote voluntary compliance.
  • Participate in local community involvement through Protected Area Advisory Forums and Estuary forums.
  • Protected area ecological and human well-being is promoted through a landscape environmental interpretation and awareness plan.
  • Assist with stakeholder engagements.
  • Maintain and develop partnerships.
  • Implementation of the Landscape Compliance Plan through joint operations with other partners and law enforcement patrols.
 
Assume overall accountability pertaining to performance, governance and risk management
  • Compliance with relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies and standards in the workplace.
  • Compliance with corporate policies, strategies and standards.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience
  • Grade 12
  • At least 3 years’ experience with an emphasis on estuary, coastal and the marine environment.
  • A valid driver’s license with at least three years driving experience.
  • A working knowledge of enforcement operations, the Integrated Coastal Management Act and the Marine Living Resources Act.
  • A 15- Nautical mile skippers license with at least 3 years of proven experience.
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, QGIS).
  • Knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring and law enforcement.
  • Knowledge and experience in Fire Fighting with Crew Boss level or higher qualification.
  • Bilingualism in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
  • No criminal record.
 
Competencies
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, after hours, and perform standby duties.
  • Good written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Physical fitness to be able to perform strenuous activities.
  • Analytical and a technical mindset.
  • Administrative skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
  • Good project planning and organizing skills.
  • Ability to function independently and within a team.
 
Recommendation:
  • A relevant tertiary diploma in Conservation management.
  • Peace officer qualification.
  • Appointed Fisheries Control Officer.
  • Appointed as an Environmental Management Inspector.
  • The successful candidate must be able to swim.
  
Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/
 
Closing date: 4 October 2024
 
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