Conservation Assistant; Level 2), Walkerbay Complex
Job in
Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
Listing for:
CapeNature
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Outdoor / Nature, Environmental Protection
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Conservation Assistant (Level 2), Walkerbay Complex
Cape Nature seeks to appoint a dynamic and committed individual to undertake and assist with daily nature conservation operations and eco-tourism operations, including administrative duties and maintenance and repair of infrastructure, equipment and eco-tourism products at the Walker Bay Complex.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
KRA 1 – NATURE
CONSERVATION AND INTEGRATED CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
Assist with field tasks related to nature conservation, monitoring and surveillanceAssist with integrated annual operations and work plan tasksAssist with the implementation of ecological programmes and monitoring and surveillance, data collection and record keepingAssist with alien invasive plant density verifications and inspections and firebreak assessments and inspectionsExecute firefighting duties as per standards and protocolsAssist with risks, threats and hazards identification and report to managementAssist with fauna and flora management on the reserve; indigenous, invasive and exoticAssist with the ecological restoration of degraded areasPerform stand-by duties as per duty rosters and respond timeously to call outs and incident responseKRA 2 –
ECO-TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Provide visitors with information regarding the nature reserve, fauna, flora and conditions for access to the nature reserveAssist with gate guard duties when gate guards are on training or engaged with other duties as assigned by managementMonitor and manage visitor behaviour and report incidentsEnsure Cape Nature’s customer care principles are maintained and implementedAssist with guest check-in and check-out proceduresAssist with search and rescue operations in keeping with protocols and proceduresAssist stakeholder engagement officers and field rangers with the implementation of environmental education and awareness programmesPerform Environment Control Officer (ECO) duties for film / photo shoots and eventsKRA 3 –
MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT
Ensure the terrain is clean, neat and tidy at all timesUndertake and/or assist with structure protection of office and eco-tourism nodesManage stores and associated assetsIdentify maintenance needs and assist with the development of maintenance and repairs schedules:
Office buildings and stores, accommodation units, camping and picnic areas, ablutions and pools
Roads, trails, walkways and boardwalks
Fences, gates, booms and access management structures, and other infrastructure, e.g. water reticulation systems, boreholes pumps, sewer systems
Tools and equipment
Vehicles
Gardens and terrain
Signage (for operational and visitor information purposes)Implement the maintenance schedule as prescribedKRA 4 –
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS), ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Participate in OHS assessments and OHS toolbox talks and provide input for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA)Ensure compliance with OHS procedures and standardsAssist with identification and mitigation of risks and threats in the work environment.Assist with obtaining quotes for purchases related to duties.Assist with administrative duties as and when required and adhere to Cape Nature protocols and proceduresAssist with the preparation of fire logs and reports as and when requiredFrom time to time, assist with supervision of contract staff and studentsAs and when required, assist with training of contract staff and studentsParticipate in meetings as required by managementUndertake transport dutiesKRA 5 – LAW ENFORCEMENT AND
COMPLIANCE MONITORING
Assist with patrols as per compliance plans and duty rosterReport instances of unauthorised activities and/or non-compliance with access permit conditionsUndertake permit checks and inspections at entrance points and within the Nature ReserveParticipate in law enforcement operations and the manning of observation pointsAssist in the response to incidents of non-compliance / unauthorised activitiesMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience
Grade 12At least two years of practical experience in a technical / maintenance field.A valid code B driver’s license and at least five years of driving experience.Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and…
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