Senior Section Ranger

• B-Tech degree/Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation
• Minimum of 5 years relevant operational experience in the conservation management field.
• Knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act and Financial management experience.
• Experience in Wildfire management in fire-prone ecosystems: 2 – 4 years
• Management, Report writing, Planning and Leadership Skills.
• A firearm competency certificate and the ability to use a wide range of firearms is a necessity.
• A sound knowledge of the NEMPA Act and other relevant legislation.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package
• Appointment as an Environmental Management Inspector (EMI)
• To have a working knowledge of relevant Environmental legislation such as the Protected Areas Act, Biodiversity Act, Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act and National Water Act.
• A driver’s licence is essential.
• No Criminal record- screening will be conducted. Honesty/integrity screening will be conducted.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Good communication, writing, conflict resolution and liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute SANParks nature conservation policies and requirements of the park management plan.
• Ensure compliance with finance policies and the PFMA within the conservation department.
• Ensure legal compliance with firearms management and firearms legislation.
• Responsibility for natural resource and cultural resource management, monitoring and recording.
• Application of law, order and discipline through the National Environmental Management Act, regulations, and Code of Conduct.
• Oversee requirements and operations of Integrated Fire Management, the local FPA and partners.
• Have a good understanding of the management of the grassland biome.
• Initiate & monitor biodiversity projects/programmes in the Park.
• Oversee the maintenance of the footpath and trail network across the Park.
• Engage with all key stakeholders in a manner that enhances the organisation’s reputation.
• Work closely with local law enforcement and security agencies.
• Dealing with the tourism component park and upholding a safe and friendly tourist environment.
• Manage, lead, train and motivate conservation staff.
• Management of the budget and assets of the conservation department.

Please Note

• The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive cost to company salary, based on the scale of a position with a Paterson D1 job grade, allowances and benefits as specified in the HR tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
• If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful

Paterson Grade

D1

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How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Mr. Thami Mohlabi

• Email: thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
• Postal Address: P.O. Box 787, Pretoria, 0001

Documents Required

Please submit an application, accompanied by a CV.

Closing Date

29 December 2023