- South African National Parks (SANParks)
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Job Description
Two (2) x vacancies currently exist in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park: Gladstone Section, for a General Worker in the Conservation Department based at the Stables. The successful candidates will report to the Field Ranger Corporal.
Please Note
- Official accommodation will be provided within the park.
- The role requires availability for duties on daily basis, weekends, and public holidays.
- 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.
Qualifications and 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
Please send 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
CVs 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.
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