FIELD RANGER

Job Overview

The Directorate for Wildlife Resources Management is seeking two Field Rangers based at Thabazimbi Service Centre and Lephalale Service Centre in the Waterberg District. Responsibilities include managing damage causing animals, conducting field patrols, regulating the wildlife resources industry, inspecting game farms, and monitoring hunting and game capture operations. Requirements include a Grade 12 certificate, game ranging certificate, valid firearm competency, driver's licence, and tracking knowledge.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Game ranging certificate.
• Valid Firearm competency certificate (handgun, rifle, shotgun).
• A valid driver’s license (except people with disabilities).
• An NQF 6 qualification in Nature Conservation will be an added advantage.
• An EMI certificate will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Tracking and firearm handling.
• Report writing skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to work irregular hours (weekends, public holidays).
• Be able to travel as and when required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Management of damage causing animals.
• Assist in gathering relevant and accurate information regarding damage causing animals complaints.
• Processing of damage causing animals’ carcasses.
• Conduct field patrols and observation posts.
• Regulate the wildlife resources industry.
• Monitoring of hunting related activities.
• Conduct game farm inspections.
• Monitor game capture operations.
• Liaise with stakeholders and clients.
• Monitor and regulate taxidermists.
• Investigate cases where Professional hunters and Hunting outfitters are involved.
• Regulate and monitor the game translocation industry.
• Monitor game reduction processes in protected areas managed by Provincial Protected Areas Management.

Enquiries & Contact