Conservation Assistants X2 (Level 2), Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

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CapeNature

Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Posted on 13 Jun 2025

Applications close on 24 Jun 2025

Description

CapeNature seeks dynamic and committed individuals to undertake daily nature conservation operations and eco-tourism operations at Jonkershoek Nature Reserve.

Key Responsibilities:
• Nature Conservation & Integrated Catchment Management: Field tasks, monitoring, surveillance, ecological programmes, alien invasive plant inspections, firefighting duties, fauna and flora management, ecological restoration
• Eco-Tourism & Environmental Education: Visitor information services, gate guard duties, visitor behavior monitoring, customer care, guest check-in/out procedures, search and rescue operations, environmental education programmes
• Infrastructure & Equipment Maintenance: Terrain management, structure protection, stores management, maintenance of buildings, roads, trails, fences, vehicles, gardens, and signage
• Occupational Health & Safety: OHS assessments, compliance procedures, risk identification, administrative duties, supervision of contract staff
• Law Enforcement & Compliance: Patrols, permit checks, law enforcement operations, incident response

Salary: R181,505 - R200,637 per annum

Employee Benefits:
• 24 days annual leave per cycle
• Comprehensive death, critical illness, injury benefits
• Up to 50% staff discounts on CapeNature accommodation
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Internal bursary programme for academic growth
• Free wellness partner access for counselling and advice

How to Apply

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Requirements

Essential Requirements:
• Grade 12 certificate
• At least 2 years of related experience
• Valid Code B driver's license (minimum 2 years old)
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Internet, online platforms)
• Clean criminal record

Key Competencies:
• Knowledge of nature-based tourism and conservation
• Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, public holidays
• Physical fitness for outdoor work under strenuous conditions
• Ability to perform foot/vehicular patrols, search and rescue, firefighting
• Equipment repair and maintenance abilities
• Good interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Conflict management and professional communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in remote environments with limited connectivity

Advantageous:
• Tool and equipment operation certificates
• Power tool repair and maintenance experience
• General infrastructure repair experience
• Stores management experience
• First Aid Certificate

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