44014354 - Supervisor (Field Ranger)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

SUPERVISOR (FIELD RANGER)

REF NO:44014354/44015098

RECREATION AND PARKS DIRECTORATE

PARKS  LEISURE AND CEMETERIES DIVISION

Basic Salary 

Grade:08

Key Responsibility Areas: 

• Organises and leads field patrols, locates and remove trapping devices.

• Investigate signs of unauthorised harvesting and/or poaching, unauthorised entry and vagrancy/illegal habitation, damage to perimeter fencing and    presence of feral/problem/domestic animals. 

• Enforces applicable Acts, legislation, by-laws, regulations and policies, attending legal proceedings as required. 

• Utilises and maintains a variety of tools, machinery and equipment such as firearms, trapping devices, hand tools, brush cutting machinery,          chemical sprayers, firefighting equipment etc. 

• Inspects and undertakes minor repairs to infrastructure such as fencing, bridges and walking trails.

• Addresses minor complaints and queries posed by the members of the community and general public, referring complex issues to the Supervisor. •Maintains up-to-date working knowledge in the field of nature conservation. 

• Ensures the health and safety of staff and the general public.

Competencies:

• Written Communication. 

• Problem Solving. 

• Planning and Organising.

• Legal Process Administration. 

• Interpersonal Relationships.    

• Service Delivery Orientation. 

• Communication.

• Action and Outcome Orientation.

• Resilience. 

• Cognitive ability. 

• Direction Setting. 

• Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements: 

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. 

• Peace Officer Certificate or be able to obtain one within six months from commencement of duty.

• Field Ranger Training Certificate. 

• Valid Firearm competency certificate issued by South African Police Service (SAPS).

• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1 or EC or EC1).

• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).

• 3 years relevant experience 

• Computer Literacy

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Preferred Requirements: 

• Advanced Field Ranger Certificate. 

• 4 Years relevant experience. 

Special Conditions: 

May be required to work in all weather conditions. May be required to use a firearm and ammunition. May be required to work overtime/irregular hours. May be required to act in the capacity of surrounding posts. Posts of Field Ranger are interchangeable within the Department. 

Physical Requirements: 

Must be physically fit and able to perform the strenuous requirements of the post e.g. walking long distances, carrying equipment over natural terrain.