Field Ranger: Provincial Protected Areas Management: Mokolo Dam Nature Reserve at Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

key Performance Areas

• Assist with the protection of the nature reserve and its natural resources.  Conduct law enforcement operations / programs(nature conservation patrols).  Inspect and repair the boundary fence. Infrastructure maintenance. 
• Manage visitors’ behaviour and actions in reserves.  Report non-compliance.  Assist with fire management services.  Assist with access control. 
• Assist with monitoring of ecological processes, habitats and biodiversity in nature reserves which include gathering biological and ecological data. 
• Identify and conduct ecological rehabilitation programmes such as soil erosion controls, alien plants removal and bush encroachment programmes.  Assist Wildlife Management in other areas and communities. 
• Conduct conservation management programmes (water provision and fire management programmes).  Assist with game monitoring and management programmes.    

Prerequisites

• An NQF 4 (Grade 12 / ABET / AET level 3) qualification or equivalent as recognized by SAQA.  Valid SAPS Firearm Competency Certificate (handgun/rifle/shotgun). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). 
• Physically fit.  No criminal record.  Experience in conservation management programs will be an added advantage. Conservation training certificate / qualification is essential from accredited institution.   

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