DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM POST: FIELD RANGER REF NO: C2/21/1 Directorate: State Owned Nature Reserve Re-Advertisement SALARY: R 127 851.00 – R 150 606 p.a. (Salary level 4) CENTRE: Atherstone Nature Reserve, Hans Merensky Nature Reserve, Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve, Makuya Nature Reserve, Maleboho Nature Reserve, Masebe Nature Reserve, Brackenridge Nature Reserve, Musina Nature Reserve, Nwanedi Nature Reserve, Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve, Witvinger Nature Reserve, Wolkberg Nature Reserve, Wonderkop Nature Reserve, Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve, Letaba Ranch Nature Reserve. REQUIREMENTS: An NQF 4 (Grade 12) qualification; Physically fit, Computer Literacy, no criminal record (Clearance Certificate), Valid driver’s license, firearm competency, previous work experience and related training would be an added advantage. DUTIES: Assist with the protection of the reserve and its natural environment resources which will include the following: Nature conservation patrols, inspect and repair boundary fence; warn visitors on unauthorized actions within the reserves and report non-compliance; Assist with fire management services which would include the following: Execute fire burning programme, maintain the fire belts along the fences and facilities and conduct bloc burn; Assist with access control; Assist with monitoring of ecological processes, habitats and biodiversity in nature reserves which will include the following: Gather biological and ecological data; report on areas for rehabilitation and monitor rehabilitation areas; Assist with the monitoring and control of recreational facilities which will include the following: Control and monitoring of recreational activities, maintenance of recreational areas. ENQUIRIES: Mrs S Pelser (015) 293 8678 NOTE: All applicants who previously applied NEED TO apply again as the previous applications WILL NOT be considered. APPLICATIONS: Direct your application quoting the relevant reference number, position and management area on the Z83 to: The Head of Department: Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Private Bag X 9484 POLOKWANE, 0700. Hand delivered applications may be submitted at Evridiki Towers, Registry Office, 19 Biccard Street, Office B1-73, POLOKWANE.NOTE : All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. For applications to be accepted, applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (Public Service Application form), obtainable from any Public Service Department, and must be completed in full and signed. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID NOT older than three (3) months. Where an advertisement states that a valid driver’s licence is required, please submit a certified copy of your licence. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish this Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Please send a separate and complete application for each post you apply for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in. Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should reflect one’s degree of compliance with the above mentioned requirements and responsibilities. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on the date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applications must reach the Department before the closing date. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their applications reach the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism before the stipulated closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be reappointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which includes security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record verification. Appointment to some of these posts will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be reconsidered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interviews. The Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism reserve the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.
