Senior Field Ranger at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• NQF level 4 / Grade 12
• 2 years’ relevant experience on a nature reserve or similar environment
• NQF level 5 Nature Conservation certificate will serve as an added advantage
• Certification of competency in the operation of small plant and equipment;
• Computer literate (MS Office, Microsoft Outlook)
• Firefighting experience will be an added advantage
• Basic knowledge of fauna and flora
• Bilingual in two of three official languages of the Eastern and
• Western Cape (Afrikaans/ English/ IsiXhosa) will serve as an advantage
• Valid code B drivers’ license
• A valid code 10 (C 1) will serve as an added advantage

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinate the administrative functions and supervision of all field rangers within the nature reserves and conservation areas
• Assists with the implementation of procedures to regulate specific work practices/ processes as dictated to in nature conservation legislation and bylaws
• Renders assistance by coordinating, monitoring and controlling repair and maintenance work at specific sites
• Perform specific tasks associated with the operation of vehicles, small plant and light equipment during general maintenance activities
• Provide support and assist the biodiversity compliance and law enforcement team according to approved management and operational policy and plans
• Undertake routine/ general tasks which contributes to the accomplishment of nature reserve’s objectives

Closing Date: 19.07.2023