44014354 - Supervisor (Field Ranger) at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas: 

• Organises and leads field patrols, locates and remove trapping devices.
• Investigate signs of unauthorised harvesting and/or poaching, unauthorised entry and vagrancy/illegal habitation, damage to perimeter fencing and    presence of feral/problem/domestic animals. 
• Enforces applicable Acts, legislation, by-laws, regulations and policies, attending legal proceedings as required. 
• Utilises and maintains a variety of tools, machinery and equipment such as firearms, trapping devices, hand tools, brush cutting machinery,          chemical sprayers, firefighting equipment etc. 
• Inspects and undertakes minor repairs to infrastructure such as fencing, bridges and walking trails.
• Addresses minor complaints and queries posed by the members of the community and general public, referring complex issues to the Supervisor. •Maintains up-to-date working knowledge in the field of nature conservation. 
• Ensures the health and safety of staff and the general public.

Competencies:

• Written Communication. 
• Problem Solving. 
• Planning and Organising.
• Legal Process Administration. 
• Interpersonal Relationships.    
• Service Delivery Orientation. 
• Communication.
• Action and Outcome Orientation.
• Resilience. 
• Cognitive ability. 
• Direction Setting. 
• Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements: 

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. 
• Peace Officer Certificate or be able to obtain one within six months from commencement of duty.
• Field Ranger Training Certificate. 
• Valid Firearm competency certificate issued by South African Police Service (SAPS).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1 or EC or EC1).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
• 3 years relevant experience 
• Computer Literacy

. Preferred Requirements: 

• Advanced Field Ranger Certificate. 
• 4 Years relevant experience.