Field Ranger: Wildlife Resources Management (LEDET) at Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

Key Performance Areas

• Management of damage causing animals. Assist in gathering relevant and accurate information regarding damage causing animals complaints. Processing of damage causing animals carcasses.
• Conduct field patrols and observation posts. Regulate the wildlife resources industry. Monitoring of hunting related activities. Conduct game farm inspections.
• Monitor game capture operations. Liaise with stakeholders and clients. Monitor and regulate taxidermists. Investigate cases where Professional hunters and Hunting outfitters are involved.
• Regulate and monitor the game translocation industry. Monitor game reduction processes in protected areas managed by Provincial Protected Areas Management.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 qualification as recognized by SAQA. Game ranging certificate.
• Valid Firearm competency certificate (handgun, rifle, shotgun). A valid driver’s license (except people with disabilities).
• An NQF 6 qualification in Nature Conservation will be an added advantage. An EMI certificate will be an added advantage.

Person Profile

• Knowledge of Tracking and firearm handling. Report writing skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills. Be able to work irregular hours (weekends, public holidays). Be able to travel as and when required.