Marine Field Ranger; Level 4 - Geelkrans Nature Reserve
Listed on 2026-02-27
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Environmental Protection, Environmental Science
Location: Still Bay
Cape Nature seeks to appoint dedicated conservationists who will contribute meaningfully to the conservation of biodiversity through protected area management with a strong emphasis on the marine environment. The successful candidates will also support conservation efforts in line with Cape Nature’s integrated catchment management approach. Key responsibilities include compliance monitoring and law enforcement, eco-tourism, environmental education, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to integrated catchment management to help achieve the vision and goals of the Protected Area Complex.
The positions will report to the Conservation Manager on Reserve, Geelkrans Nature Reserve Complex
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enhance biodiversity resilience through targeted ecosystem conservation, restoration initiatives and effective protected area management.
Carry out ecological projects as per the Protected Area Ecological Matrix and any other biodiversity conservation related tasks as required for the effective management of the Protected Area.
Carry out alien invasive species management in the Protected Area.
Carry out identified functions related to historical, cultural, archaeological and palaeontological asset management in the Protected Area.
Assist with protected area conservation in ways that address biodiversity loss in key biodiversity areas.
Take part in and contribute to the planning processes for the Protected Area.
Undertake quality control of integrated annual operations plan projects and/or other projects in field.
Prepare reports and carry out reporting on activities as required.
Carry out infrastructure, vehicle, vessel and equipment maintenance functions as required for the Protected Area.
Perform functions as required for collaborative activities throughout the Landscape (MOA/U support and/or compliance).
Contribute to conservation in promoting the biodiversity economy and enhancing biodiversity access and sustainable use.
Support the implementation of targeted biodiversity economic activities to promote job creation, work opportunities, and livelihood support.
Manage access to the Protected Area for recreational, educational, training, research, traditional, cultural and spiritual purposes; manage volunteers and citizen scientists.
Support eco-tourism and visitor liaison activities as and when required for the Protected Area.
Contribute to conservation action to advocate for a nature positive future through behavioural change and voluntary compliance.
Carry out environmental awareness activities.
Carry out capacity building activities.
Carry out compliance monitoring and law enforcement activities as per integrated workplans, compliance plans, joint operations plans, as well as any other proactive and reactive actions necessary for the effective management of the Protected Area.
Take accountability for performance, governance, risk management and equality in the workplace.
Participate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) assessments and OHS toolbox talks and provide input for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA);
Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety standards and requirements.
Carry out firefighting, disaster management, incident response and rescue operations as required for the Protected Area.
Carry out necessary administrative tasks.
Undergo relevant training as and when required.
Undertake supervision of Conservation Assistants, contract staff, students and volunteers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience
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