2x Conservation Assistants

CapeNature Conservation seek to appoint a dynamic person to assist with administration, tourism management and infrastructure maintenance at Limietberg Nature Reserve.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**KPA 1 - CONSERVATION & INTEGRATED CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT**
- Assist the rangers with field tasks related to conservation & monitoring
- Assist rangers with IAPO/ IWP tasks
- Assist rangers with alien clearing inspections and firebreak inspections
- Assist with cutting of firebreaks around base and offices for structure protection
- Execute firefighting duties as per standards and protocols
- Assist to identify risks, threats and hazards and report to management
- Assist rangers with fauna and flora management on the Reserve, both indigenous and exotic.
- Assist with Ecological Restoration of degraded areas
- Assist with water conservation at reserve level
- Perform standby duties as per rosters & respond timeously and effectively to call outs
- Complete fire logs and reports as required
- Assist with data collection and record keeping and implementation of the Eco Matrix

**KPA 2 - VISITOR MANAGEMENT, TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & AWARENESS**
- Provide visitors with relevant information regarding the section, fauna, flora and rules of the area
- Assist at the gate with gate guard duties, when gate guards are on training or otherwise engaged with other duties.
- Monitor and manage visitor behaviour in the section, report incidents immediately
- Ensure good customer care principles are implemented
- Check & maintain visitor facilities in terms of safety to visitors and report any unsafe items/situations
- Assist visitors that are injured, lost or in distress - in line with protocols
- Identify and maintain visitor information boards, signage etc.
- Assist SEO staff with Environmental Education and Awareness programmes
- Assist with the set up & implementation of educational programmes suited to target groups as per IWP
- Perform ECO duties for film/ photoshoots and events
- Assist with the management of tourism infrastructure
- Assist with management and supervision of EPWP Staff.

**KPA 3 - MAINTENANCE**
- Identify maintenance needs, plan and implement maintenance (repairs / cleaning /upgrade) to professional and best practise standards for all:

- Buildings, stores, ablutions, accommodation, picnic areas
- Roads, tracks, footpaths, walkways and boardwalks
- Fences, gates, booms and access control structures
- Tools & equipment
- Dams, weirs, water infrastructure
- Vehicles
- Gardens and terrain within the reserve
- Implement maintenance schedule as prescribed
- Maintain all facilities to ensure risk aversion, structural integrity and quality facility ready for use.

**KPA 4 - OHS & ADMINISTRATION & HUMAN RESOURCES**
- Maintain self discipline, time management & deadline oriented principles in the workplace.
- Assist with obtaining quotes for purchases related to duties.
- Tranport duties and picking up of orders
- Ensure all administrative protocols and procedures are followed when completing reports, spreadsheet and forms.
- Ensure compliance with OHS practises, including attending the OHS meetings.
- Assist with identification and mitigation of risks and threats in the work environment.
- Ensure accurate completion of monthly attendance registers and associated forms.
- Identify training needs within the section & team and ensure attendance and successful completion of training sessions
- Assist with supervision of FTE, contract staff, students for tasks
- Assist with training of staff and students, based on field of experience and expertise
- Attend meetings as requested by line management
- Participate in OHS toolbox talks and provide input to HIRA’s relevant to duties

**KPA 5 - COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT**
- Assist rangers with patrols as per roster and monthly plans
- Provide Management with pertinent information pertaining to illegal activities
- Conduct permit checks and inspections at the gate and within the Reserve
- Assist rangers during operations ito observation posts and response teams tasks
- Assist rangers to respond to compliance issues

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

**COMPENTENCIES**:

- Background knowledge of nature-based tourism and conservation.
- Willingness to work weekends, public holidays and perform standby duties as per a roster.
- Physical ability to perform, including undertaking patrols & including firefighting.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Professional Communication Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Supervisory Skills
- Must be able to work and live in a remote environment with little to no internet and phone connectivity.

**Recommendation/Added Advantage**:

- Experience in tool maintenance accredited certificates
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