NATURE CONSERVATION ASSISTANT

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government's Department of Environment is seeking staff across Gauteng nature reserves to support resource management and maintain infrastructure and equipment. You will perform firefighting duties and assist with conservation tasks.

Applicants should have NQF level 1–2 (Abet 2/3) and 1–2 years' experience, with skills in firefighting, mechanical work, welding, thatching, electrification and communication. A driving licence will be an added advantage.

Qualifications

• NQF level 1 or 2 (Abet level 2/3 certificate or equivalent).
• 1-2 years’ experience.
• Firefighting, Mechanical, Welding, Thatching, Electrification, and Communication skills.
• Driver's license will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the resource management staff in daily operations.
• Drive official vehicles and maintain infrastructure, vehicles and equipment.
• Burn firebreaks and assist with natural resources management.
• Erect fences, manage soil erosion, conduct game census and patrols.
• Weekend duties as per schedule and basic terrain understanding.

Skills

Firefighting

Mechanical

Welding

Thatching

Electrification

Communication skills

Education

NQF level 1 or 2 (Abet level 2/3 certificate or equivalent)

Job description

• Package : R 170 226.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• NQF level 1 or 2 (Abet level 2/3 certificate or equivalent). 1-2 years’ experience. Skills: Firefighting, Mechanical, Welding, Thatching, Electrification, and Communication skills. Drivers licence will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Support the resource management staff, Driving of official vehicles, Maintenance of infrastructure, vehicles and equipment, Burning of firebreaks, Assistance with natural resources management that includes the management of invasive plants, Erection of fences and repairs, Soil erosion control, Game census and Patrols. Resource Management weekend duties as per schedule, basic understanding of the nature reserve terrain.

Notes :

• Department of Environment is an equal opportunity employer and intends to promote equity through filling of these posts. Candidates whose appointment / promotion will promote the achievement of employment equity within the department will receive preference, coloured’s, Indians, whites and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Placement of Employees Across Gauteng Provincial Nature Reserves

Closing Date : 13-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have NQF level 1 or 2 (Abet level 2/3 certificate or equivalent)?

Do you have 1 – 2 years’ experience

Do you have relevant skills?