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EASTERN CAPE PARKS AND TOURISM AGENCY (ECPTA) 
 
MPA SECTION RANGER
Centre: East London Coast Nature Reserve
Level: C1
 
Purpose
Reporting to the Reserve Manager, the Section Ranger will monitor and manage the provision of security and law enforcement activities to the reserve at field level in order to ensure maximum protection of fauna and flora and to maintain set standards.
 
 
Requirements
  • A Degree/diploma in Nature Conservation or equivalent, and a minimum of 2 (two) years’ experience in a similar role. At least two years in Supervisory role.
  • The employee is required to have experience in investigation and reporting, as well as experience in working with communities.
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Implementation of policies and procedures: Facilitate the implementation of the Annual Operational Plan (AOP) and Annual performance plan (APP).
  • Conservation: Monitor all patrols and record GPS data and map of patrol; complete all ecological and patrol reporting requirements.
  • Hospitality: May provide general information to tourists and visitors.
  • Law Enforcement: Facilitate and conduct Law Enforcement Patrols.
  • Maintenance Support: Launch boats on the sea and responsible for licensing of boats, fuel and good condition thereof.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate and provide reserve related information to stakeholders.
  • People Management: Manage subordinates by assigning work/duties and assessing progress.
  • Administration and reporting: Prepare and draft monthly reports e.g. ecological returns, monthly reports, etc.



In line with the Employment Equity Policy of the Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups. (Where applicable).
 
Closing Date: 17 May 2021
 
Please forward your application to:
  • recruitment@ecpta.co.za, please specify the position you are applying for.
  • Please submit a comprehensive CV. Applications received after the closing date and/or those submitted to an address not listed above will not be considered.
  • If you do not receive a response within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
The ECPTA reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.