Maintenance Assistant (Level 2), Grootvadersboch Nature Reserve

October 18, 2024

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Bursary 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.

 

Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/

Closing date:

 

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