Job Description
CapeNature seeks a qualified and experienced individual for the maintenance of the facilities and other infrastructure at Gamkaberg Nature Reserve near Calitzdorp/Oudtshoorn.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance of reserve tourism infrastructure and equipment.
- Conduct routine and emergency repairs and maintenance as per standards.
- Report deficiencies on minor and major works required.
- 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 and road maintenance.
Assist in Integrated Catchment tasks
- Safe transportation of tools and teams to site.
- Operate firefighting equipment when required.
Perform related supervisory and administrative duties.
- Assist with management and supervision of supporting EPWP contract staff.
- Vehicle fleet management and administration.
- Adhere OHS compliance.
- 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 afterhour and over weekends
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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.
 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.
- Ability to function independently and within a team.
Note. This position is based at Gamkaberg NR and successful candidate will be required to live on site in provided subsidized staff accommodation.
Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/
Closing date: 28 March 2024
