Job Description

ELIGIBILITY



Suitably Qualified



Candidates



CLOSING DATE



17.10.2025



REFERENCE NUMBER



SPE 67/25 Ext



SALARY

Basic:

R415 782 p.a



DEPARTMENT



Environmental Management



DIRECTORATE



SPATIAL PLANNING AND



ENVIRONMENT



Reserve Supervisor



Requirements



Relevant post-matric certificate: NQF level 5 (Higher Certificate) in

Nature Conservation or equivalent and NQF level 2 Nature



Conservation certificate will serve as an added advantage.



Two (2) years' relevant experience in reserve management

including firefighting and hands on practical experience or similar



environment and project environment with strong emphasis on



biodiversity.



Human Resource Management experience will be an added

advantage.



Firefighting experience is an essential requirement. Training and registration as a Peace Officer would be an added

advantage.



Lingual in two of three official languages of the Western Cape

(Afrikaans/ English/ IsiXhosa) would be an added advantage;



Computer proficiency in the full MS Office package A Valid Code B Drivers Licence/ Code 10 Drivers with PDP Licence is

a requirement



Off-Road (4x4) driving experience would be added advantage. Must be physically fit and able bodied Please note the following when applying: Candidates will be

required to undergo a moderate Fitness Test and a Practical



Assessment as part of the recruitment process.



Key Performance Areas



Manage a section of the Nature Reserve in accordance with the

biodiversity management plans and applicable legislation and



agreements.



Provide strategic input into the Biodiversity Strategy and network

(compiling monthly and yearly reports)



Drawing up annual plans of operation and implementation thereof

for the reserve.



Coordinate the maintenance and upgrading of infrastructure in the

nature reserve



Supervise field staff including field rangers, general workers and

mentoring of students and interns



Interact with community members, representatives and

organisations to ensure involvement in the management of the