Senior Field Ranger — Protected Areas & Biodiversity

CapeNature; Wes-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 260 000 - 380 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

24 days annual leave

Pension fund benefits

Staff accommodation discounts

Résumé du poste

CapeNature is seeking a dedicated conservationist to contribute to biodiversity conservation within Marloth Nature Reserve and across protected areas. You will support terrestrial conservation, engage stakeholders, and help implement integrated catchment management.

The role reports to the Conservation Officer on Reserve, Marloth Nature Reserve. Responsibilities include compliance monitoring, eco-tourism support, environmental education and collaboration with MOA/U partners.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and at least 2 years’ relevant experience.
• A valid driver’s license with at least three years’ driving experience.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, GIS).
• Knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring and law enforcement.
• Knowledge and experience in firefighting and incident response.
• Two official Western Cape languages spoken; bilingualism is required.
• No criminal record.

Responsabilités

• Enhance biodiversity resilience through protected area management and conservation initiatives.
• Carry out ecological projects and alien invasive species management.
• Assist with planning, quality control, reporting, and maintenance.
• Manage access for recreation, education, research and volunteers; liaison with visitors.
• Perform compliance monitoring and law enforcement per work plans and joint ops.
• Supervise Conservation Assistants, contract staff, students and volunteers.

Connaissances

Ecological monitoring

Law enforcement

Firefighting

Incident response

Bilingual

Driving

Computer literacy

Project planning

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Formation

Grade 12

Outils

GIS

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Description du poste

CapeNature is seeking a dedicated conservationist to contribute to biodiversity conservation within Marloth Nature Reserve and across protected areas. You will support terrestrial conservation, engage stakeholders, and help implement integrated catchment management.

The role reports to the Conservation Officer on Reserve, Marloth Nature Reserve. Responsibilities include compliance monitoring, eco-tourism support, environmental education and collaboration with MOA/U partners.