Reference number: C6/26/20
Salary: R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04)
Centre: Nzhelele Nature Reserve
Requirements
Grade 12 qualification or equivalent as recognised by SAQA.
Valid SAPS Firearm Competency Certificate (handgun/rifle/shotgun).
Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).
Physically fit.
No criminal record.
Experience in conservation management programmes will be an added advantage.
Conservation training certificate / qualification is essential from accredited institution.
Experience in conservation management programs will be an added advantage.
Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge of nature reserve management and nature conservation legislations and policies (national and
provincial).
Ability to use a firearm.
Problem solving and analysis skills.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Communication skills.
Duties
Assist with the protection of the nature reserve and its natural resources. Conduct law enforcement operations / programmes (nature conservation
patrols).
Inspect and repair the boundary fence. Infrastructure maintenance.
Manage visitors’ behaviour and actions in reserves.
Report non-compliance.
Assist with fire management services.
Assist with access control.
Assist with monitoring of ecological processes, habitats and biodiversity in nature reserves which include gathering biological and ecological data.
Identify and conduct
ecological rehabilitation programmes such as soil erosion controls, alien plants removal and bush encroachment programmes.
Assist Wildlife Management in other areas and communities.
Conduct conservation management programmes (water provision and fire management programmes).
Assist with game monitoring and management programmes.
Enquiries
Ms. WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691
Applications
Applicants should apply through the following website
https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. Applications can also be hand delivered
to: Evridiki Towers, Registry Office No. B1-73, 19 Biccard Street, Polokwane,
0700 OR posted to Head of Department: Department of Economic
Development, Environment and Tourism, Private Bag X9484, Polokwane,
0700.