Armed Field Guards (X3): Biodiversity Social Projects-BSP

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Firearm documentation required:
• Firearm competency – Self Loading Rifle (Unit standards 117705, 119650 and 123511) Self-loading Rifle
• No criminal record (valid SAPS Clearance certificate to be submitted as part of application.
• Proof of residence.
• Must have done a Basic Field Ranger course.
• Understanding the Basic principles of Health & Safety (Health & Safety level 1).
• Ability to do long and extended patrols under difficult conditions.
• Physically fit & passionate about conservation, biodiversity, and people.
• Medical Certificate of Fitness.
• Candidates must have basic understanding, preferable with experience, of Field Ranger duties.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking routine patrols by means of foot or vehicle.
• Protecting/Guarding of teams consisting of 12 Participants.
• Assisting with area integrity management.
• Execute anti-poaching operations.
• Enforcing law, order, and discipline through NEMA.
• Ensure accurate records of incidents or sightings are kept.
• Assisting with various Conservation related activities (such as Alien Plant Control, monitoring, etc.)

Documents Required

• A detailed CV, police clearance certificate, a certified copy of ID, and qualifications