Field Ranger Job at CapeNature in Gatesville

Field Ranger: Driftsands Nature Reserve

CapeNature seeks to employ a Field Ranger, based at the Driftsands Nature Reserve, with a salary of R122 810 per annum (TCoE) - Level 4.

ENQUIRIES: Mr Teboho Maliehe on 021 955 5940 / 082 820 6638

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Patrol duties, data collection and capturing, monitoring and assist with research projects

·         Perform law enforcement duties and provide support to Conservation Management and Environmental Crime Investigation Services

·         Provide assistance with Environmental Education (Youth Development), extension and interpretation

·         Perform supervisory, training and administrative duties

·         Maintenance of infrastructure and equipment

·         Assist in combating wildfires, quality control and overseeing of contractors

·         Assist with community conservation activities

·         Alien Invasive plants & general infrastructure mapping,

·         Determining of alien invasive plants densities & norms in consultation with project manager according to Working for Water and CapeNature applicable standards

·         Ensure alien clearing contractor compliance with Health & Safety regulations and standards as per Working for Water & CapeNature

·         Provide technical assistance to alien clearing contractors with regard to alien invasive plants clearing methods

·         Conduct quality control checks & assessments on AVM contractors 

·         Execute all other legitimate duties as instructed by manager



REQUIREMENTS:

·         Grade 12

·         Obtain an appropriate field ranger qualification within two years after appointment

·         A valid drivers licence

·         Physical ability to perform field ranger duties

·         No criminal record

·         Willingness to work irregular hours



RECOMMENDATIONS:

·       Relevant tertiary qualification in Nature Conservation or Natural science

·       Experience in Alien Vegetation Clearing projects

·       Experience and involvement in community development activities

·       Understanding of APOs and Working for Water quotation system

·       Bilingualism. Trilingualism will be an added advantage


APPLICATIONS: To the HR Manager, CapeNature, Private Bag X29, Gatesville, 7766 or fax to 086 210 5242 or email hrinfo@capenature.co.za on or before 31 October 2013.