2x General Workers Sanparks

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Proficiency in English (spoken, read, and written) as well as any additional language.
• Must be physically fit (fitness test to be conducted).
• Chainsaw and Brushcutter experience, attach certificate or competency.
• Experience in horse riding, working at a Stable and saddling horses.

Added Advantage:

• Exposure to nature conservation related work (invasive plant clearing, integrated fire management that includes wildfire suppression, implementation of firebreaks, prescribed burns).
• Basic Firefighting Certificate.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
• Knowledge of Laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to the field.
• Certificate in Basic First Aid.

Responsibilities

• To assist in identifying and reporting horse related ailments to the Stable Supervisors/Horse Handler.
• Assist with horse vaccinations, feeding, medical care and grooming when needed.
• General maintenance at the Stable and upkeep of terrain, gardens, cleanliness of the paddocks, clean/cut grass around the Stables and Offices
• To ensure riding equipment – saddles and bridles are cleaned and maintained.
• Assist other Stables staff with Visitor outrides as needed.
• Assisting with erecting and maintaining fences.
• Assist on wildfire suppression, conducting prescribed burns and preparation of fire breaks.
• Assisting with soil erosion and invasive plant control.
• Infrastructure maintenance including buildings, hiking trails, and signage.
• To ensure a high level of OHS practices are applied.

Please Note

Official accommodation will be provided within the park.

The role requires availability for duties on daily basis, weekends, and public holidays.

All application that do not comply with the relevant requirements will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered.

Paterson Grade

A3

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

A detailed CV with cover letter, and valid certified copies (not older than 3 months) of ID and all qualifications obtained to:

South African National Parks

Attention: Hamilton Shirindza

Private Bag x 3

Clarens

9707

Email: Hamilton.Shirindza@sanparks.org

Alternatively: CV’s can be hand delivered to the HR Offices at Golden Gate Highlands

National Park between 08h00 and 15h30.

NB: Only quote General Worker – Gladstone Stables in the subject line of your application.

sanparks Boma Assistant (x3)

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in the wildlife capture industry / care of wildlife in holding facilities.
• Possession of a Grade 12 certificate.
• Possession of a National Diploma: Nature Conservation / Wildlife Management or equivalent would be an added advantage.
• Possess job-related knowledge of wildlife industry standard operating procedures and animal welfare requirements.
• Be willing to work flexible hours e.g. weekends & after hours when required.
• Must have a basic understanding of the principles of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Must be in good physical health.
• Experience with maintenance tasks (brickwork, plastering, welding, carpentry or plumbing) would be an advantage.
• Experience as a brush-cutter and chainsaw operator, and experience with driving tractors would be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Code B or C1 drivers’ licence would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide fodder and water to wildlife in the holding facility, timeously according to agreed nutritional requirements.
• Maintain facility hygiene and remove and dispose of animal waste and spoiled fodder from the holding facility.
• Monitor and report on any perceived concerns pertaining to the welfare of wildlife held in the boma facility or the fodder stock.
• Assist in handling of wildlife during the implementation of wildlife sales/translocation projects or research projects implemented by the department.
• Assist with offloading and storage of fodder stock deliveries (sourced internally and externally).
• Assist in general Boma operations.
• Maintain the cleanliness of buildings, stores and other structures.
• Perform maintenance tasks at the facilities managed by the department, including clearing of excess vegetation, fence maintenance, application of approved herbicides, repairs to boma structures etc.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Maintain a general checklist of animals in captivity as part of the monitoring requirement by the job function.
• Adhere to OHS standard operating procedures.

Please Note

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Paterson Grade

B1

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Persons who meet the above requirements can forward their electronic applications with subject: BOMA: ASSISTANT together with a Cover letter, CV and certified copies of their ID, relevant qualifications, driver’s license) to:

Celine Hendricks

Human Resource Officer: Conservation

Conservation Services

South African National Parks

Tel: 012 426 5252

Email: Celine.hendricks@sanparks.org

All applicants MUST also apply using the link below:

https://forms.officelprLink

Candidates who have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date should consider their applications as unsuccessful

 

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LABOUR CENTRE OPERATIONS REF NO:HR4/4/10/83