Field Assistant (Biodiversity Social Projects) at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or NQF level 4
• Code 08 driver’s license
• Computer Literacy in MS Office
• 2 Years’ experience with contracting teams/management of personnel
• Experience in health and safety management and compliance
• Experience in invasive alien plant clearing.
• At least 1 year experience in Fall Arrest/Rope Access work (IRATA/Tree felling/Wilderness Rope Access).
• Physically and mentally fit

Responsibilities

• Assist with project-related planning
• Assist with the management and mentoring of EPWP contractors
• Ensure the management of quality, production and monitoring of task-based operations linked to the project
• Ensure compliance with program standards/norms and Health and Safety requirements
• Assist with mapping and data recording for the project linked to activities
• Assist with administrative tasks
• Report on project progress
• Communicate and liaise with relevant stakeholders
• Conduct infield inspections where teams are working which includes Fall arrest /Rope access accessible areas.
• Conduct weekly inspections of Rope Access Equipment/PPE and PPC in order to comply with standards and procedures.
• Assist with monthly Stock / Asset verification(s) of BSP WfW HAT equipment.