Field Ranger REF NO: C2/25/39 at Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

CENTRE :

• Atherstone Nature Reserve (X2 Posts) (X1 Post re-advertisement) 
• Brackenridge Nature Reserve (X1 Post) (re-advertisement) 
• Hans Merensky Nature Reserve (X1 Post) 
• Langjan Nature Reserve (X1 Post) 
• Makapans Valley WHS (X1 Post) 
• Matrompie Nature Reserve (X1 Post) 
• Modjadji Nature Reserve (X1 Post) 
• Mokolo Dam Nature Reserve (X1 Post) 
• Mphaphuli Nature Reserve (X1 Post) 
• Nwanedi Nature Reserve (X2 Posts) (re-advertisement) 
• Turfloop Nature Reserve (X2 Posts) 
• Witvinger Nature Reserve (X1 Post) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF 4 (Grade 12 / ABET / AET level 3) qualification or equivalent as recognized 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 programs will be an added advantage. Conservation training certificate / qualification is essential from accredited institution. 

DUTIES :

• Assist with the protection of the nature reserve and its natural resources. Conduct law enforcement operations / programs (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.