17 Unarmed Environmental Monitors - https://www.sanparks.org/about/jobs/default.php?id=58965 at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Use reference number TMNPEMX17 in subject

Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12/NCV level 4
• Aged between 18 - 35 years
• Language proficiency in English and any other local language
• Preference will be given to applicants of local communities adjacent to the Park (within 40km radius)
• Clear Criminal Record
• Basic Computer Competency (MS Word, Excel)

Passing of fitness trial which includes: (dependent on the deployment activities)

• 2,4 km run in 12 minutes or less
• Ability to do 30 pushups and 30 sit-ups in under a minute
• Successful candidates are then granted an interview
• Successfully candidate will have to undergo medical fitness through a Medical Practitioner
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays with occasional overtime

Responsibilities:

• Assist with natural resources management - including the implementation and monitoring of indigenous and invasive fauna and flora projects, soil erosion and rehabilitation management systems.
• Provide assistance with monitoring and recording of resource management & in-field data.
• Provide assistance with monitoring the progress, standard and quality of work for the EPWP contracting teams.
• Assist with in-field verifications, mapping, and density estimations and species identification.
• Assist with stock and asset management.
• General administration - including filing, completion of timesheets, logbooks and reports.
• Assist with assessments of all standards and procedures and ensuring compliance by the relevant contractors.
• Assist with People and Conservation programs and initiatives as well as the provision of extension service to Park neighbours including environmental education.
• Assist with the management of tools, equipment, vehicles and infrastructure.
• Participation in regular patrols (foot, vehicle), applying and administering environmental legislation regulations within the boundaries of the Park, regulation of visitors’ behaviour and incident recording, interpretation and dissemination of information.
• Assist with general maintenance of park infrastructure and terrain
• Assist with fire management - including fighting wildfires, prescribed burns and fireproofing of the park boundary.