South African National Parks is one of the world's leading conservation and scientific research bodies and a leading proponent of maintaining the indigenous natural environment.
South African National Parks, (SANParks), manages a system of parks which represents the indigenous fauna, flora, landscapes and associated cultural heritage of the country. Of al...
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National Diploma / NQF Level 6 in Nature Conservation or Natural Resource Management or equivalent.
Handle and Self-Loading Rifle Firearm Proficiency.
EMI Grade 5.
Code 8 Drivers licence. PDP will serve as an added advantage.
2 -3 years’ work experience as a Field Ranger Lance Corporal and Full Corporal.
2 years working experience in a supervisory role.
Relevant experience within operations, including all infrastructure maintenance, area coverage and antipoaching activities.
Previous practical experience with regards to natural resource management as mentioned in the second key performance area.
Previous practical experience with wild veld firefighting and management.
Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
A healthy person with a high level of general fitness and mental alertness is required in this position.
The willingness to be based at an outpost throughout the park.
Field Ranger Basic or Advance Training.
A firearm competency certificate.
Responsibilities
Assistance with natural resource management that includes the management of invasive plants, unnatural soil erosion, veld fires and game counts, capture, and culling.
Law enforcement that includes participating in regular foot and vehicle patrols and enforcing regulations within the park by assisting with the control of visitors as well as staff and also the assimilation, interpretation and dissemination of information.
To maintain law, order and discipline to staff members, communities, and guests.
To execute anti-poaching operations, through deployment, observation posts and camping.
To assists Section Ranger with long term routine tasks.
To maintain a high standard of administration.
To supervise and offer on the job training of subordinates.
To directly liaise with the section ranger for operations within the section.
To assist in creating and maintaining a culture of good corporate governance and pro-active risk management.
To ensure effective foot and vehicle patrols for maximum area coverage.
To participate in building purposeful relationships with key Stakeholders.
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