Section Ranger at South African National Parks

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A vacancy currently exists for a Section Ranger at Camdeboo National Park; to plan and execute the daily operations in the management of the section with the aim of protecting the territorial integrity of the section in line with all relevant legislation, biodiversity Management Plan and all internal Policies. The successful candidate will report to the Park Manager.

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson C4 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks. The candidate will be required to stay outside the Park as Camdeboo doesn’t have official accommodation.

Please send your application, accompanied by a CV and covering letter, to the following address:
Camdeboo National Park
Human Capital Management
P O Box 349
Graaff-Reinet
6280
Tel: 049 8923453
E-mail: camdeboovacancies@sanparks.org

Candidates who have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful.

• Diploma in Nature Conservation or equivalent – Essential
• EMI Grade 2 – Ideal
• Driver’s License – Essential
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in the field
• Grade 12

• Assist and give input into conservation planning and development plans for the section.
• Manage the conservation and rehabilitation of indigenous marine and terrestrial biodiversity of the section, including assisting with planning and implementation of control of alien/extralimital species and monitoring of key functions and processes.
• Manage fire in the section both as a tool for conservation purposes and to reduce risk to SANParks and neighbouring properties.
• Manage the impact of degradation on cultural heritage resources and provide input into the Cultural Heritage plan.
• Monitor the implementation of the Environmental Management Plans and ensure compliance.
• Ensure adequate control of visitor activities, and safety and security.
• Ensure all infrastructure in the section is maintained to adequate standards.
• Ensure the enforcement of good corporate governance and proactive risk management.
• Ensure the protection of the conservation estate and territorial integrity by enforcing compliance with the relevant conservation legislations.
• Manage the human capital of the section.
• Give input and assist in the management of the budget and asset control
• Develop and maintain purposeful relationships with key stakeholders