Conservation Assistants X3

2 weeks ago


Paarl, South Africa CapeNature Full time

CapeNature Conservation seeks to appoint a dynamic person (x3) to assist with administration, tourism management, and infrastructure maintenance at the Limietberg Nature Reserve.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Administration**
- Assist with office administrative duties.
- Vehicle fleet management and administration.
- Assist with the control and management of infrastructure, assets, and inventory.
- Assist with procurement.
- Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety policies and guidelines.
- Monthly timesheet completion of production.

**Tourism management**
- Provide and promote efficient and friendly customer service.
- Assist in the management of tourism infrastructure.
- Assist with management and supervision of EPWP staff.

**Perform conservation operations**
- Assist with the implementation of the Annual Plan of Operations, (Nature Reserve operational management).
- Assist with firefighting operations.
- Assist in the maintenance of gardens and general terrain.
- Transportation of staff/equipment.

**Infrastructure and Equipment**
- Assist in the management and maintenance of all infrastructure.
- Assist with maintenance and service of facilities.
- Maintain vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain tools.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
**Qualifications and Experience**
- Grade 12
- At least one year of job-related experience.
- A valid code B driver’s license.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Internet use).
- No criminal record.

**Competencies**
- Willingness to work weekend shifts and irregular hours.
- Physical ability to perform conservation assistant duties. (Firefighting)
- Knowledge and experience in working in administration, tourism, and maintenance of infrastructure & equipment.
- Ability to function independently and within a team.

**Recommendation**:

- Driver’s license at least two years old from the date of issue.
- Experience in tool maintenance accredited certificates.
- Power-tool maintenance experience.
- Storage management.



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