Senior Marine Ranger: Estuary & MPA Enforcement

CapeNature; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Pension/Insurance benefits

Staff discounts on accommodation

Bursary and training opportunities

Job summary

CapeNature seeks two Marine Rangers to support Berg Estuary and related MPAs through patrols, enforcement and biodiversity monitoring. You will help with incident responses, reporting, stakeholder engagement and technology-enabled operations under established protocols.

Ideal candidates have a Nature Conservation diploma, a skipper license, and field enforcement experience, with bilingual communication skills and readiness for irregular hours and standby duties.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Nature Conservation or equivalent at NQF 6.
• Skippers License (Category “R”, “E” or higher).
• At least 2 years of job-related experience in estuary, coastal or marine enforcement/anti-poaching.
• Working knowledge of enforcement operations, operational plans and vessel-based operations.
• A valid EB driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to marine and coastal conservation actions to enhance biodiversity resilience at estuaries and MPAs.
• Participate in disaster management responses at a local level.
• Assist enforcement and risk management in estuary and MPA-based operations.
• Engage stakeholders and promote responsible access to estuaries and coastal areas.
• Support knowledge exchange, capacity building and mentorship within Marine and Coasts Operations.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Bilingual

Analytical mindset

Education

National Diploma in Nature Conservation

Skippers License (R/E or higher)

EB driver’s license

Tools

QGIS

Job description

CapeNature seeks two Marine Rangers to support Berg Estuary and related MPAs through patrols, enforcement and biodiversity monitoring. You will help with incident responses, reporting, stakeholder engagement and technology-enabled operations under established protocols.

Ideal candidates have a Nature Conservation diploma, a skipper license, and field enforcement experience, with bilingual communication skills and readiness for irregular hours and standby duties.