Field Ranger Sergeant needed at South African National Parks

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 PowerPoint)
• A firearm competency certificate
• Should be firearm competent and have a certificate. (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 and be prepared to undergo a fitness test before the interview
• Must be willing to undergo a medical exam

Added Advantage:

• 5-10 years of in-field experience in dangerous game
• A valid code C1 driver’s license with a PDP will serve as an added advantage
• Master Tracker Training
• An Advanced Field Ranger training qualification
• EMI Grade 2 certification will be an added advantage
• Dog Handler Training

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 asset control within the section.
• To assist in maintaining purposeful relationships with key stakeholders.
• To ensure the enforcement of good corporate governance and proactive 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-the-art 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.