Section Ranger (Moralane)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Conservation Management or related fields (NQF level 7) in Conservation or Natural Resource Management or equivalent. Postgraduate Diploma/Honours Degree (NQF 8) advantageous.
• EMI Grade 2 Designation (compulsory) or must qualify in stipulated period
• Valid Code 08 driver’s license & PDP is essential; Code 10 would be an added advantage
• 3 – 5 years’ relevant work experience as a Field Ranger or in conservation management in a protected area and 3 years must be in supervision of field ranger teams
• Multiple firearm handling qualifications or competencies and experience in all types of firearms i.e. handgun, self-loading rifle, manually operated rifle and shotgun
• Basic firefighting experience will serve as added advantage.
• Working knowledge of relevant Environmental legislation such as Protected Areas Act, Biodiversity Act, National Veld and Forest Fire Act and National Water Act.
• Must have knowledge of the PFMA act and regulations related to Human Capital
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Express.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as conflict resolution, project management and liaison skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and working flexible, long and irregular hours and must be physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Promote the highest standards of Environmental Management practices and responsible Tourism. Establish systems and procedures to ensure high standards of ethics and behaviours among Rangers in the Section.
• Section Management: Management and oversight of the Sections infrastructure (Ranger accommodation), roads, firebreaks, fences (enclosures and breeding camps), servicing and maintenance of equipment, maintenance and management of artificial water points and equipment to ensure reliable provision of water, control burns and deployment of Rangers to achieve Conservation and Law Enforcement goals.
• Biodiversity Conservation: Implement all Conservation Management actions on the Section in line with SANParks and Marakele National Park policies and plans. This includes, but not limited to, Problem Animal Control and dealing with Dangerous Game.
• Law Enforcement: Monitoring and enforcement of applicable National Laws and SANParks and Marakele NP policies, rules and regulations. Ensure effective patrolling for maximum area coverage and execute Law Enforcement operations, through deployments, observation posts and camping deployments.
• Administration: Meticulous reporting and administration of all activities for the Section. Ensure Law Enforcement reporting takes place accurately and timeously as is necessary (CMore/ Cyber Tracker/ Sitreps/ Earth rangers/ Mike Reports/ Monthly Reports etc.).
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and legislation related to Environmental Monitoring and Law Enforcement in the Section.
• People Management: Manage the human capital of the Section through re-training (maintenance of Field Ranger skills), discipline and conflict resolution, mentoring and coaching. Encourage teamwork, collaboration and building loyal, productive and motivated teams.