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EASTERN CAPE PARKS AND TOURISM AGENCY (ECPTA)
 
SECTION RANGER (x2)
Centre : EAST LONDON COAST NATURE RESERVE
TSOLWANA/COMMANDO DRIFT NATURE RESERVE
Level : C – Lower
 
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 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.
• Firearm Competency.
• Environmental Management Inspector (EMI Level 2) will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.
 
Key Performance Areas
• Implementation of policies and procedures: Facilitate the implementation of the Annual
Operational Plan (AOP) and Annual performance plan (APP).
• Biodiversity conservation: Monitor all game management operations and patrols, 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: Assist in the vehicle breakdowns of tourist and ECPTA vehicles.
• 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.
 
Note: The successful candidate will be required to reside within the reserve premises.

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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: 04 November 2022
 
Please forward your application to:
1) recruitment@ecpta.co.za and specify the position you are applying for.
2) 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.

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