Nature Conservation Assistant
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About the role
The Department of Environment (Gauteng) is hiring 19 Nature Conservation Assistant posts in Biodiversity Management, based in Placement of Employees Across Gauteng Provincial Nature Reserves. This is a permanent post, paying R170,226 a year. How to apply: To apply for the below positions, please submit your application online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za send an email at: GDENVrecruitment@gauteng.gov.za. quoting the relevant reference number. For attention: Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 23’64 - Recruitment Reference number to quote: REFS/057069 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Support the resource management staff, Driving of official vehicles, Maintenance of infrastructure, vehicles and equipment, Burning of firebreaks, Assistance with natural resources management that includes the management of invasive plants, Erection of fences and repairs, Soil erosion control, Game census and Patrols.
- Resource Management weekend duties as per schedule, basic understanding of the nature reserve terrain.
Requirements
- NQF level 1 or 2 (Abet level 2/3 certificate or equivalent).
- Skills
- Firefighting
- Mechanical
- Welding
- Thatching
- Electrification, and Communication skills
- A valid driver’s licence and relevant knowledge of nature reserve operations will serve as an added advantage