Field Ranger

3 months ago


Kleinmond, South Africa CapeNature Full time

CapeNature seeks to appoint a dynamic individual to assist with reserve operations, integrated catchment management, ecological data collection and monitoring, law enforcement and compliance, eco-tourism management, and infrastructure and equipment maintenance at Kogelberg Nature Reserve Complex - Oudebosch

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**KRA 1: Support the implementation of targeted ecosystem conservation and restoration initiatives to enhance biodiversity resilience.**
- Assist with Integrated Work Plans and IAPO planning, implementation, tracking and reporting.
- Assist the implementation of ICM and NRM projects (quality control and assurance).
- Implement ecological matrix and priority projects for the greater Kogelberg Complex.
- Participate in any disaster management responses at a local level including fires, flooding, oil spills, disease monitoring, and surveillance.

**KRA 2: Support landscape conservation and stewardship in ways that address biodiversity loss.**
- Support the implementation of the priority species conservation plans and/or initiatives.
- Support the maintenance of functional partnerships to address biodiversity loss.
- Implement the biodiversity legal mandate through compliance and enforcement actions.
- Participate and contribute to Environmental Awareness, Education and Capacity building interventions.

**KRA 3: Promote the biodiversity economy and enhance biodiversity access and sustainable use.**
- Support the implementation of job creation opportunities through the EPWP programme.
- Ensure CapeNature tourism products are well managed and maintained/ensure infrastructure is fit for purpose.
- Maintain and improve Infrastructure, equipment, and asset management processes.

**KRA 4: Advocate for behavioral change and promote voluntary compliance.**
- Provide support to stakeholder engagement activities.
- Respond to environmental criminal incidents (initial response and actions, investigation, operational planning, and reporting)
- Conduct compliance inspections to monitor access for Tourism and Non-Tourism User Groups (Contractors, Researchers, and Project Partners).
- Implementation of the Integrated Compliance Plan on and Off Reserve and carry out law enforcement patrols.
- Act as an Ecological Control Officer for Film crews and production teams.

**KRA 5: Assume accountability for ensuring performance, governance, and risk management.**
- Supervise the EPWP team, monitors, and volunteers.
- Conduct regular infrastructure inspections and assist with maintenance and service of facilities.
- Implement all relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies and standards and ensure adherence thereto.
- Assist with risk assessments and quality assurance audits.
- Participate in Reserve Management meetings.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- National Diploma in Nature Conservation or National Certificate: Conservation Resource Guardianship (NQF level 2)
- At least 2 years of job-related experience.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, QGIS)
- A valid EB driver’s license.
- Bilingualism in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
- Knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring
- Knowledge and experience in Fire Fighting
- Crew Boss level or higher qualification.
- No criminal record.

**RECOMMENDATIONS**:

- Possession of a valid Peace Officer’s certificate
- Appointed Fisheries Control Officer
- Appointed as EMI Grade 5
- ICS100 / 200 course
- Project management

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Willingness to work irregular hours, after-hours, and perform stand-by duties.
- Thorough working knowledge of QGIS software.
- Good written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills in English.
- Physical fitness to be able to perform strenuous activities.
- Ability to work in integrated teams.
- Analytical/technical mindset.
- Administration skills.
- Inter-personal skills
- Problem-solving skills

Closing date: 10 July 2024