Marine Field Ranger (Level 4), De Hoop Nature Reserve at CapeNature

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhance biodiversity resilience through targeted ecosystem conservation and restoration initiatives
• The Protected Area is managed according to a management plan and prioritized action plans.
• Priority landscapes and seascapes are protected, restored and conserved.
• Implementation of the ecological matrix and implemented catchment strategy.

  Priority ecological infrastructure areas are restored and protected. This includes:

• Estuarine management.
• Marine Protected Area management.
• Invasive alien plant control and
• Fire management.

Assist with protected area conservation in ways that address biodiversity loss

• The legal mandate is implemented through compliance and enforcement actions.
• Implementation of the Landscape Compliance plan through joint operations.
• Actions to improve the conservation status of priority species and ecosystems are implemented.
• Functional partnerships addressing biodiversity loss are developed and maintained.

  Supervisory and Administrative duties. This includes:

• Supervision of EPWP teams.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly administration, including reporting.
• Assist with control and management of assets.
• Assist with the maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.

Promote the biodiversity economy and enhance biodiversity access

•  Assist with contractor development and work opportunities through environmental programs (Integrated Catchment Management).
•  Assist with natural resource projects such as the DFFE Fish Tag and Release project.

 Advocate for behavioral change and promote voluntary compliance.

•  Participate in local community involvement through Protected Area Advisory Forums and Estuary forums.
•  Protected area ecological and human well-being is promoted through a landscape environmental interpretation and awareness plan.
•  Assist with stakeholder engagement
•  Maintain and develop partnerships.
•  Implementation of the Landscape Compliance Plan through joint operations with other partners and law enforcement patrols.

Assume overall accountability pertaining to performance, governance and risk management

•  Compliance with relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies and standards in the workplace.
•  Compliance with corporate policies, strategies and standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience

•  Grade 12
•  At least 3 years’ experience with an emphasis on estuary, coastal and the marine environment.
•  A valid driver’s license with at least three years driving experience.
•  A working knowledge of enforcement operations, the Integrated Coastal Management Act and the Marine
•  Living Resources Act.
•  A 15- Nautical mile skippers license with at least 3 years of proven experience.
•  Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, QGIS).
•  Knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring and law enforcement.
•  Knowledge and experience in Fire Fighting with Crew Boss level or higher qualification.
•  Bilingualism in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
•  No criminal record.