REQUIREMENTS

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).

DUTIES

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.