Field Ranger Sergeant

South African National Parks; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A nature conservation organization seeks a Ranger Sergeant for a fixed term role at Addo Elephant National Park. Responsibilities include natural resource management, law enforcement, and supervising subordinates. Candidates should have relevant experience, a Firearm competency certificate, and NQF Level 5 or 6 in Nature Conservation. This position requires living within the park, offering unique operational challenges. Salary is based on the Paterson C1 job grade, with accommodation available.

Benefits

Accommodation inside the park

Salary includes allowances

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ work experience as a Field Ranger Lance Corporal and Full Corporal.
• 2 years working experience in a supervisory role.
• Previous practical experience with veld firefighting and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with natural resource management, including invasive plants and veld fires.
• Participate in regular foot and vehicle patrols.
• Maintain law, order, and discipline among staff and guests.

Skills

Sound communication and interpersonal skills

High level of general fitness

Firearm competency certificate

Education

NQF Level 5 or Level 6 in Nature Conservation or Natural Resource Management

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Tools

Self-Loading Rifle

Code 8 Driver's licence

Job description

A vacancy currently exists for one Ranger Sergeant Position on a Fixed Term Contract ending December.

Location

Addo Elephant National Park, Zuurberg section. Residence required inside the National Park. Garden Route National Park.

Qualifications

• A grade 12 certificate or equivalent.

Experience and Skills

• 2-3 years’ work experience as a Field Ranger Lance Corporal and Full Corporal.
• 2 years working experience in a supervisory role.
• Relevant experience within operations, including all infrastructure maintenance, area coverage and anti-poaching activities.
• Previous practical experience with regards to natural resource management as mentioned in the second key performance area.
• Previous practical experience with wild veld firefighting and management.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• A healthy person with a high level of general fitness and mental alertness is required in this position.
• Willingness to be based at an outpost throughout the park.
• Field Ranger Basic or Advance Training.
• A firearm competency certificate.
• PDP will serve as an added advantage.

Further Requirements

• NQF Level 5 or Level 6 in Nature Conservation or Natural Resource Management or equivalent.
• Handle and Self-Loading Rifle Firearm Proficiency.
• EMI Grade 5.
• Code 8 Driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with natural resource management that includes the management of invasive plants, unnatural soil erosion, veld fires and game counts, capture, and culling.
• Law enforcement that includes participating in regular foot and vehicle patrols and enforcing regulations within the park by assisting with the control of visitors as well as staff and also the assimilation, interpretation and dissemination of information.
• To maintain law, order and discipline to staff members, communities, and guests.
• To execute anti-poaching operations, through deployment, observation posts and camping.
• To assist Section Ranger with long term routine tasks.
• To maintain a high standard of administration.
• To supervise and offer on the job training of subordinates.
• To directly liaise with the section ranger for operations within the section.
• To assist in creating and maintaining a culture of good corporate governance and pro‑active risk management.
• To ensure effective foot and vehicle patrols for maximum area coverage.
• To participate in building purposeful relationships with key Stakeholders.

Please Note The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson C1 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.

The successful candidate will be required to stay inside the park and there is available accommodation inside the park. Appointment will be in accordance with EE plan targets. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. Paterson Grade C1.

Documents Required

• Cover letter
• CV
• Certified copies of ID
• Relevant qualifications

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following: PLEASE ONLY USE THE FOLLOWING (CORRECT) REFERENCE NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE: AENP / FT / RS. Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link: RANGER SERGEANT – Fill in form and have submitted your all‑relevant documents to the following email address or hand deliver to Addo Elephant National Park, Human Capital Office. Closing Date: 28 November.