Three (3) Senior Field Ranger vacancies at Department of Economic Development

GV Staff September 24, 2025

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The Department of Economic Development is inviting suitable qualified applicants to apply for Three (3) Senior Field Ranger vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 06 October 2025

SENIOR FIELD RANGER REF NO: C2/25/37 (X3 POSTS)
Directorate: Provincial Protected Areas Management
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Langjan Nature Reserve (X1 Post)
Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve (X1 Post)
Mphaphuli Nature Reserve (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

An NQF 4 (Grade 12) / ABET / AET level 3 qualification or equivalent as recognized by SAQA.
A National Diploma in Nature Conservation or related will be an added advantage.
Valid SAPS Firearm Competency Certificate.
Related training is essential (from SAWC or any other accredited institution).
One (1) to two (2) years’ working experience in the Nature Conservation field.
Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).
Physically fit.
No criminal record.

Skills and Knowledge:

Knowledge of nature reserve management and nature conservation legislations and policies (national and provincial).
Ability to use a firearm.
Computer literacy.
Problem solving and analysis skills.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Communication skills.

DUTIES:

Assist with the protection of the nature reserve and its natural resources.
Lead teams with the following: law enforcement operations / programmes (nature conservation patrols), inspection and repair the boundary fence, infrastructure maintenance, manage visitors’ behaviour and actions in the reserve, reporting non-compliance, assist with fire management services and assist with access control.
Assist with monitoring of ecological processes, habitats and biodiversity in the nature reserve which include: gathering biological and ecological data, identify and conduct ecological rehabilitation programs such as soil erosion controls, alien plants removal and bush encroachment
programs.
Assist Wildlife Management in other areas and communities.
Conduct conservation management programmes (water provision and fire management).
Assist with game monitoring programmes.
Assist with administration activities.

ENQUIRIES: Ms WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691

Applications

Applications can also be hand delivered to:

Evridiki Towers, Registry Office No. B1-73, 19 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700 OR posted to Head of Department: Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Private Bag X9484, Polokwane, 0700.
E-mailed or Hand delivered or posted applications (hard copies): E-mail address to use is erecruitment@ledet.gov.za (Put post reference number in subject line).