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EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE – LAUNCH TOUR OPERATOR
EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VACANCY
LAUNCH TOUR OPERATOR (B3)
OPERATIONS: ST LUCIA ESTUARY
Post No. 302501
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R 309 341.59 p/a
The KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Board, trading as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, is a PFMA Schedule 3C public entity established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Management Act (Act No. 9 of 1997).
THE ENTITY:
The entity is responsible for the management of nature conservation within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal including protected areas as well as the development and promotion of ecotourism and facilities within the protected areas. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife wishes to appoint a suitable candidate for the position of Launch Tour Operator.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide an excellent guest experience through interpretation of fauna and flora during a double deck ninety seater commercial boat cruise and safe skipping.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Grade 12 or 8 years proven experience as a skipper
• NQF level 2 Guide Certificate
• Valid and recognised Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Valid Skippers license endorsed by SAMSA
• Registered as a guide with EDTEA
NB: Please attach certified copies of all the above certificates
EXPERIENCE:
• 5 years` operational experience as a skipper
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Skipping
• Conduct interpretation
• Operational Equipment Control and Maintenance
• Legislation, Policies and Procedures Compliance
• Customer Service
• Must carry out daily inspections
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Knowledge of legislation (OHS Act, Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations, 2007 as amended
• Compliance with SAMSA and OHS regulations
• Customer Care
• Biodiversity (fauna and flora) knowledge
• Boat Operator
• Communication Skills (English & isiZulu)
• Physically fit
• Administration skills
• Relationship building skills
THE ENTITY:
The entity is responsible for the management of nature conservation within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal including protected areas as well as the development and promotion of ecotourism and facilities within the protected areas. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife wishes to appoint a suitable candidate for the position of Launch Tour Operator.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide an excellent guest experience through interpretation of fauna and flora during a double deck ninety seater commercial boat cruise and safe skipping.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Grade 12 or 8 years proven experience as a skipper
• NQF level 2 Guide Certificate
• Valid and recognised Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Valid Skippers license endorsed by SAMSA
• Registered as a guide with EDTEA
NB: Please attach certified copies of all the above certificates
EXPERIENCE:
• 5 years` operational experience as a skipper
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Skipping
• Conduct interpretation
• Operational Equipment Control and Maintenance
• Legislation, Policies and Procedures Compliance
• Customer Service
• Must carry out daily inspections
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Knowledge of legislation (OHS Act, Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations, 2007 as amended
• Compliance with SAMSA and OHS regulations
• Customer Care
• Biodiversity (fauna and flora) knowledge
• Boat Operator
• Communication Skills (English & isiZulu)
• Physically fit
• Administration skills
• Relationship building skills
DIRECTIONS TO APPLYING CANDIDATES:
NB: Applicants who previously applied for this position, must re-apply.
The following mandatory documents must be submitted:
a) Please note that only fully completed application form will be accepted, hence incomplete form will not be considered.
b) Certified copies of all documents under qualification requirement as per the advertisement must be submitted. All submitted certified copies should not be older than three (3) months from date of submission and should not be copies of certified copies.
The appointment to the post is subject to positive outcome obtained from all verifications in relation to the position advertised.
Applications to be posted to:
Recruitment Section, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, P O Box 13053, Cascades 3202.
APPLICATIONS MAY ALSO BE HAND DELIVERED TO:
Recruitment Office at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (Head Office); Queen Elizabeth Park; 1 Peter Brown Drive; Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3201.
Faxed/ Emailed applications will not be accepted.
For any queries relating to this job-application please contact Ms Lindiwe Msimanga on 033 845 1830, during office hours.
Closing Date: 19 June 2023
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the advertisement closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Selection will be made in terms of the Organization’s Employment Equity Plan and Preference will be given to members of designated groups. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves the right not to make the appointment towards this post.