Senior Field Ranger: Provincial Protected Areas Management: Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve at Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

key Performance Areas

• Assist with the protection of the nature reserve and its natural resources.  Lead teams with the following: law enforcement operations / programmes (nature conservation patrols), inspection and repair the boundary fence, infrastructure maintenance, manage visitors’ behaviour and actions in the reserve, reporting non-compliance, assist with fire management services and assist with access control. 
• Assist with monitoring of ecological processes, habitats and biodiversity in the nature reserve which include: gathering biological and ecological data, identify and conduct ecological rehabilitation programs such as soil erosion controls, alien plants removal and bush encroachment programs. 
• Assist Wildlife Management in other areas and communities. Conduct conservation management programmes (water provision and fire management).  Assist with game monitoring programmes.  Assist with administration activities.

Prerequisites

• An NQF 4 (Grade 12) / ABET / AET level 3 qualification or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. 
• A National Diploma in Nature Conservation or related will be an added advantage.  Valid SAPS Firearm Competency Certificate. 
• Related training is essential (from SAWC or any other accredited institution). 
• One (1) to two (2) years’ working experience in the Nature Conservation field.  Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).  Physically fit.  No criminal record.