Conservation Assistant, De Mond Nature Reserve at CapeNature

CapeNature Conservation seek to appoint a dynamic person to assist with administration, tourism management and infrastructure maintenance at De Mond Nature Reserve Complex.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration

• Assist with office administrative duties.
• Vehicle fleet management and administration.
• Assist with the control and management of infrastructure, assets and inventory.
• Assist with procurement.
• Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety policies and guidelines.

Tourism management

• Provide and promote an efficient and friendly customer service.
• Assist in the management of tourism infrastructure.
• Assist with management and supervision of EPWP tourism staff.

Perform conservation operations

• Assist with the implementation of Annual Plan of Operations, (Nature Reserve operational management).
• Assist with firefighting operations.
• Assist in the maintenance of gardens and general terrain.
• Transportation of staff/equipment.

Infrastructure and Equipment

• Assist in the management and maintenance of all infrastructure.
• Assist with maintenance and service of facilities.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12.
• At least one-year job related experience.
• A valid code B driver’s license.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel).
• No criminal record.

Competencies

• Willingness to work weekend shifts and irregular hours.
• Physical ability to perform conservation assistant duties.
• Knowledge and experience in working in administration, tourism and maintenance of infrastructure & equipment.
• Ability to function independently and within a team.

Recommendation:

• Grade 12, with accountancy and/or maths/literacy.
• Driver’s license at least two years old from date of issue.