SANParks is hiring a Field Ranger
The South African National Parks (SANParks) is hiring a FIELD RANGER and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Park: Addo Elephant National Park
Closing date: 9 March 2023
Description:
A challenging vacancy exists for a Field Ranger at Addo Elephant National Park (Main Camp/Nyathi Section). The successful incumbent will report to the Field Ranger Sergeant.
The candidate will be required to reside within the Park and official accommodation will be made available to the successful candidate.
Requirements:
- A minimum Certificate of Grade 12 (Std 10) is required.
- Peace officer and Tactical training, Basic Field ranger course, Conservation guardianship, Conservation Diploma or other relevant Accredited Field Ranger certificates are required.
- Two (2) or more years of relevant experience as an Armed Environmental Monitor, Field Guard or within Conservation is needed, Marine Protected Area, Terrestrial Biodiversity Management with the implementing relevant legislation (MRLA, NEMPAA, NEMBA, NVFA and others).
- Working knowledge of relevant Conservation Legislation.
- Provide proof of a valid code B driver’s license; PDP will serve as an added advantage.
- SAPS criminal record to be attached if available.
- Criminal checks will be done on the successful candidate.
- Computer literacy
- EMI training – certificate attached
- Should be Firearm Competent and a certificate should be provided. (NB: valid SAPD Competency Certificate; Original Training Competency Certificate for Business Unit Standards; PFTC Statement of results indicating the unit standards for Law and Business Purpose Unit Standards.)
- Must at least be 60% physically fit and be prepared to undergo a fitness test before the interview.
- Must be willing to undergo a medical exam.
Responsibilities:
- Law Enforcement that will include participating in regular patrols by foot in areas that are inaccessible by vehicle and in difficult, mountainous terrain;
- Anti-poaching operations throughout Addo Elephant National Park that will require the applicant to work flexi-time, night shift and overtime;
- Regular clandestine and camping deployments in support of anti-poaching operations in Addo Elephant National Park;
- Assistance with natural resources management that includes the implementation of the invasive plant, alien biota and unnatural soil erosion;
- Assistance with the management of the reserve’s fauna that includes water provision, game capture and culling operations;
- Assist with the control of visitor’s behaviour and access;
- Assist with the control of EPWP contractors’ movement within the park;
- Fence patrols and fence maintenance;
- General maintenance of conservation infrastructure such as generators, pumps, storerooms and including terrain near visitor facilities;
- Assist with maintenance and management of all assets.
Salary: :R 142 135 – R 191 223
DUE TO MULTIPLE VACANCIES USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE CORRECT ALLOCATION OF YOUR CV: FIELD RANGER
APPOINTMENT WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EE PLAN TARGETS.
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B3 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
Applications must be accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
ATT: Ilze Jonker
Human Resource Department
Addo Elephant National Park
PO Box 52, Addo,6105
Fax: 086-7300-793
Email: [email protected]
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
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