Field Ranger (Level 4) - Kogelberg Nature Reserve Complex - Stony Point at CapeNature

RESPONSIBILITIES:

KRA 1: Support the implementation of targeted ecosystem conservation and restoration initiatives to enhance biodiversity resilience.

• Assist with Integrated Work Plans and IAPO planning, implementation, tracking and reporting.
• Implement ecological matrix and priority projects for Stony Point Colony and the greater Kogelberg Complex.
• Implementation and monitoring of conservation and restoration initiatives to protect functioning seabird breeding populations at Stony Point.
• Participate in any disaster management responses at a local level including fires, flooding, oil spills, disease monitoring and surveillance.

KRA 2: Support landscape conservation and stewardship in ways that address biodiversity loss.

• Support the implementation of the African Penguin BMP and other species conservation plans and/or initiatives.
• Implement actions to improve the conservation status of priority species and ecosystems.
• Engage and maintain functional partnerships to address biodiversity loss.
• Implement the biodiversity legal mandate through compliance and enforcement actions.
• Participate and contribute to Environmental Awareness, Education and Capacity building interventions.

KRA 3: Promote the biodiversity economy and enhance biodiversity access and sustainable use.

• Support the implementation of job creation opportunities through the EPWP programme.
• Participate in innovative partnership opportunities linked to seabird management and marine and coastal management.
• Accommodate external and internal researchers, in the most applicable manner to achieve research objectives whilst respecting the integrity of SPNR.
• Ensure CapeNature tourism products are well managed and maintained / ensure infrastructure is fit for purpose.
• Maintain and improve Infrastructure, equipment, and asset management processes.

KRA 4: Advocate for behavioural change and promote voluntary compliance.

• Provide support to Stakeholder Engagements.
• Provide support in convening Protected Area Advisory Committee meetings and maintaining good relations with local community and stakeholders.
• Conduct compliance inspections to monitor access for Tourism and Non-Tourism User Groups (Contractors, Researchers, Project Partners).
• Implementation of the Integrated Compliance Plan on and Off Reserve and carry out law enforcement patrols.
• Act as an Ecological Control Officer for Film crews and production teams.

KRA 5: Assume accountability for ensuring performance, governance, and risk management.

• Supervise the EPWP team, monitors and volunteers.
• Conduct regular infrastructure inspections which feeds into maintenance plans for the Reserve and assist with maintenance and service of facilities.
• Implement all relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies and standards and ensure adherence thereto.
• Assist with risk assessments and quality assurance audits, including Occupational Health and Safety.
• Facilitating knowledge exchanges and peer learning opportunities at the Stony Point Nature Reserve and greater Kogelberg Complex.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Nature Conservation or Marine Biology or Marine Sciences.
• Seabird Handling Certification and experience.
• At least 2 years of job-related experience with an emphasis on seabird conservation.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, QGIS)
• A valid EB driver’s license.
• Bilingualism in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Working knowledge of seabird conservation, data collection and interpretation, habitat restoration and disaster management.
• No criminal record.