{"id":34472,"date":"2026-04-23T10:02:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/conservation-assistant-level-2-de-mond-nature-reserve-compliance-officer-level-7-biodiversity-conservation-cape-town-office\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:02:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:02:35","slug":"conservation-assistant-level-2-de-mond-nature-reserve-compliance-officer-level-7-biodiversity-conservation-cape-town-office","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/conservation-assistant-level-2-de-mond-nature-reserve-compliance-officer-level-7-biodiversity-conservation-cape-town-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservation Assistant (Level 2), De Mond Nature Reserve \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Compliance Officer (Level 7), Biodiversity Conservation &#8211; Cape Town Office \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Compliance Specialist (Level 9), Biodiversity Conservation &#8211; Cape Town Office \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Enforcement Specialist (Level 11), Biodiversity Conservation &#8211; Cape Town Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n<p>KRA 1 \u2013 NATURE\u00a0CONSERVATION AND INTEGRATED CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist with field tasks related to nature conservation, monitoring and surveillance<br \/>\n\tAssist with integrated annual operations and work plan tasks<br \/>\n\tAssist with the implementation of ecological programmes and monitoring and surveillance, data collection and record keeping<br \/>\n\tAssist with alien invasive plant density verifications and inspections and firebreak assessments and inspections<br \/>\n\tExecute firefighting duties as per standards and protocols<br \/>\n\tAssist with risks, threats and hazards identification and report to management<br \/>\n\tAssist with fauna and flora management on the reserve; indigenous, invasive and exotic<br \/>\n\tAssist with the ecological restoration of degraded areas<br \/>\n\tPerform stand-by duties as per duty rosters and respond timeously to call outs and incident response<\/p>\n<p>KRA 2 \u2013\u00a0ECO-TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND AWARENESS<\/p>\n<p>\tProvide visitors with information regarding the nature reserve, fauna, flora and conditions for access to the nature reserve<br \/>\n\tAssist with gate guard duties when gate guards are on training or engaged with other duties as assigned by management<br \/>\n\tMonitor and manage visitor behaviour and report incidents<br \/>\n\tEnsure CapeNature\u2019s customer care principles are maintained and implemented<br \/>\n\tAssist with guest check-in and check-out procedures<br \/>\n\tAssist with search and rescue operations in keeping with protocols and procedures<br \/>\n\tAssist stakeholder engagement officers and field rangers with the implementation of environmental education and awareness programmes<br \/>\n\tPerform Environment Control Officer (ECO) duties for film \/ photo shoots and events<\/p>\n<p>KRA 3 \u2013\u00a0MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure the terrain is clean, neat and tidy at all times<br \/>\n\tUndertake and\/or assist with structure protection of office and eco-tourism nodes<br \/>\n\tManage stores and associated assets<\/p>\n<p>Identify maintenance needs and assist with the development of maintenance and repairs schedules:<\/p>\n<p>\tOffice buildings and stores, accommodation units, camping and picnic areas, ablutions and pools<br \/>\n\tRoads, trails, walkways and boardwalks<br \/>\n\tFences, gates, booms and access management structures, and other infrastructure, e.g. water reticulation systems<br \/>\n\tTools and equipment<br \/>\n\tVehicles<br \/>\n\tGardens and terrain<br \/>\n\tSignage (for operational and visitor information purposes)<br \/>\n\tImplement the maintenance schedule as prescribed<\/p>\n<p>KRA 4 \u2013\u00a0OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND 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