Field Ranger Sergeant at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Field Ranger Sergeant

Requirements

Grade 12 certificate
Certificate (NQF level 6)/ National Diploma in Conservation or related fields
2-5 years in field supervision of field rangers in a dangerous game area and previous practical experience in natural resource management
EMI Grade 5
Field Ranger Basic Training
Code 8 driver’s licence
Computer literacy (MS Office, especially MS Word, Excel and Power point)
A firearm competency certificate
Firearm competency certificate for self-loading rifle. (NB: valid SAPS Competency Certificate; Original Training Competency Certificate for Business Unit Standards; PFTC Statement of results indicating the unit standards for Law and Business Purpose Unit Standards)
Sound communication and interpersonal skills
The willingness to be based at an outpost throughout the park
A healthy person with a high level of general fitness and mental alertness is required in this position
Must be physically fit.
Must be willing to undergo a medical exam

Added Advantage:

Responsibilities

To assist the Senior Section Ranger with all management related aspects to deliver on the biodiversity, area integrity and cultural heritage mandate.
To plan, implement, assess, and evaluate activities (patrols, firefighting, deployments, and census).
To assist in the daily control of the financial management of the section.
To assist with the management of assets control within the section.
To assist in maintaining purposeful relationships with key Stakeholders.
To ensure the enforcement of good corporate governance and pro-active risk management.
To supervise the human capital of the section (training, mentoring and coaching).
To ensure effective patrolling for maximum area coverage.
To ensure compliance with state of area integrity management standards.
To enforce law, order and discipline through all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
To assist in visitor management and safety when required.

Closing Date

Interested and qualified? Go to South African National Parks (SANParks) on www.sanparks.org to apply