Job Description:
CapeNature seeks a qualified and experienced individual for the maintenance of the facilities and other infrastructure at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve near Heidelberg.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance of reserve tourism infrastructure and equipment.
- Conduct routine and emergency repairs and maintenance as per standards.
- Assist with basic servicing and maintenance of all buildings, stores and equipment including cleaning.
- Assist with record keeping and control of stock and assets.
- Prepare maintenance schedules and maintain registers/checklists
- Monitor and respond to visitor feedback register.
- Conduct weekly inspections of the service schedule.
- Quality inspections of contract work.
- Management of stores, tools and supplies.
- Assist with terrain, footpath, hiking trails and road maintenance.
Assist with conservation management field tasks.
- Erecting and maintenance of fences
- Construction and maintenance of fire breaks
- Combat erosion and perform rehabilitation work
- Control of alien vegetation
- Perform fire suppression activities
- Assist in baboon management and monitoring.
- Conduct waste management and recycling duties.
Assist and perform Legal Compliance, Quality Assurance
- Assist with management and supervision of supporting EPWP contract staff.
- Vehicle fleet management and administration.
- Adhere OHS compliance, completion of relevant checklists and monthly meeting attendance.
- Source quotations in compliance of SCM policy.
- Draw up specification for goods as necessary.
Assist with other tourism duties.
- Provide and promote efficient and friendly customer service.
- As and when required, assist the Tourism Liaison Officer in the performance of his/her duties.
- Conduct visitor briefings and debriefings when required.
- Conduct standby duties afterhours and over weekends
Basic administrative duties.
- Filling in and curation of maintenance registers, log sheets, stock and asset control documents
- Assist with office administrative duties.
- Vehicle fleet management and administration.
- Assist with the control and management of infrastructure, assets and inventory.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12
- At least two years job-related experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Physical ability to perform maintenance assistant duties.
- Interest in working in the natural environment.
- No criminal record.
- Willingness to work weekend shifts and irregular hours.
- Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Internet use).
- Knowledge and experience of repair and maintenance of infrastructure.
Competencies
- Willingness to work weekend shifts and irregular hours.
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress.
- Physical ability to perform conservation assistant duties. (including Firefighting)
- Knowledge and experience in working in administration, tourism, and maintenance of infrastructure & equipment.
- Ability to function independently and within a team.
- Time management skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Driver’s license with at least two years driving experience, particularly 4X4 driving experience.
- Artisan training to perform related repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Experience in tool maintenance, with accredited certificates.
- Power-tool maintenance experience.
- Storage management experience.
AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:
- 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;
- Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees;
- Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape;
- Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines;
- Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
- The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.
Note. This position is based at Grootvadersbosch NR, and successful candidate will be required to live on site in provided subsidized staff accommodation.
Kindly Note: Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
Closing Date: 01 November 2024
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