Field Environmental Monitor – EPWP Program (Fixed-Term)

Sanparks; Cape Agulhas Local Municipality; Presencial; ZAR 37.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SANParks invites applications for a Semi-skilled Environmental Monitor Programme role at Agulhas National Park. The contract runs to 31 March 2027 with a daily remuneration rate of R208.00 in line with EPWP scales.

Preference given to unemployed applicants, women and persons living with disabilities, and local community residents within a 40 km radius. Key tasks include assisting in natural resources management, data collection, monitoring of contractor work, field verifications, and public

Formación

• Clear criminal record is required.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel) is required.
• Candidate must pass medical fitness screening.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays; overtime may occur.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with natural resources management, including Indigenous and invasive fauna and flora projects, soil erosion and rehabilitation management.
• Monitor and record resource management data in-field.
• Oversee progress and quality of EPWP contracting teams' work.
• Assist with in-field verifications, mapping, density estimations and species identification.
• Assist with stock and asset management.
• General administration: filing, timesheets, logbooks and reports.
• Ensure compliance with standards and procedures by contractors.
• Support People and Conservation programmes and provide environmental education to park neighbours.
• Manage tools, equipment, vehicles and park infrastructure.
• Participate in regular patrols and enforce environmental regulations; document incidents and disseminate information.
• Assist with maintenance of park infrastructure and terrain.
• Assist with fire management, including wildfire response and prescribed burns.

Conocimientos

Basic computer competency

MS Word

MS Excel

Medical fitness

Weekend/holiday work

Herramientas

MS Word

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

SANParks invites applications for a Semi-skilled Environmental Monitor Programme role at Agulhas National Park. The contract runs to 31 March 2027 with a daily remuneration rate of R208.00 in line with EPWP scales.

Preference given to unemployed applicants, women and persons living with disabilities, and local community residents within a 40 km radius. Key tasks include assisting in natural resources management, data collection, monitoring of contractor work, field verifications, and public