Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Proficiency in English (spoken, read, and written) as well as any additional language.
• Must be physically fit (fitness test to be conducted).
• Chainsaw and Brushcutter experience, attach certificate or competency.
• Experience in horse riding, working at a Stable and saddling horses.

Added Advantage:

• Exposure to nature conservation related work (invasive plant clearing, integrated fire management that includes wildfire suppression, implementation of firebreaks, prescribed burns).
• Basic Firefighting Certificate.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
• Knowledge of Laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to the field.
• Certificate in Basic First Aid.

Responsibilities

• To assist in identifying and reporting horse related ailments to the Stable Supervisors/Horse Handler.
• Assist with horse vaccinations, feeding, medical care and grooming when needed.
• General maintenance at the Stable and upkeep of terrain, gardens, cleanliness of the paddocks, clean/cut grass around the Stables and Offices
• To ensure riding equipment – saddles and bridles are cleaned and maintained.
• Assist other Stables staff with Visitor outrides as needed.
• Assisting with erecting and maintaining fences.
• Assist on wildfire suppression, conducting prescribed burns and preparation of fire breaks.
• Assisting with soil erosion and invasive plant control.
• Infrastructure maintenance including buildings, hiking trails, and signage.
• To ensure a high level of OHS practices are applied.