Conservation Experience Co-Ordinator, Paterson

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma/Degree in Conservation, Wildlife, Environmental Education or related field
• Fully registered guides with DEAT and the Local Registrar of Guides (ESSENTIAL)
• In possession of a valid FGASA Level 1 and all valid certification to legally operate as a field guide (ESSENTIAL)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience guiding in a “Big 5” dangerous game area
• Minimum 1 years' working experience with volunteers and in alien vegetation control
• SASSETA Firearms Competency (safely storing and using a rifle)
• Valid First Aid Certificate level 1
• 4 x 4 driving experience (advantageous)
• High levels of fitness required – ability to spend long hours driving and working in the bush
• Must have a “people orientated” personality
• Must have excellent communication and reporting skills in English
• Good General knowledge of ecological management of game reserve
• Code 8 or EB valid driver's licence (no endorsements)
• Valid PDP licence
• Proficient on QGIS mapping (advantageous)
• Must be willing to accept a live-in position, excluding meals
• Must have a clear criminal record

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Exceptional communication and reporting skills (written & verbal)
• Good organizational skills
• Must be proficient is MS Packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Meeting of deadlines
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Situation analysis and problem solving
• Accuracy, punctual and attention to detail

BEHAVIOURAL DIMENSIONS REQUIRED:

• Must have a “people orientated” personality
• General knowledge of current and international local affairs
• High regard for efficiency and service delivery
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Must be able to prioritize and manage tasks
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, organized and disciplined work ethics

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

Main duties & Job Function:

• Gives impactful talks, lectures and presentations on all industry related subjects that leads to volunteer insight and competence
• Ensure that all volunteer activities fall within the required health and safety standards
• Works effectively with the Wildlife Department and other strategic partners
• Works with the CE Manager to ensure effective volunteer operations
• Consistently imparts knowledge when doing any activities
• Gives input into and effectively executes impactful volunteer activities on and off reserve in line with company objectives
• Conduct required administrative and procurement duties in alignment with operational needs and capabilities.
• Give input into and effectively executes new education projects on reserve or in community areas in coordination with the Education Department

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities: -

• Execution of daily operational volunteer activities on and off reserve
• Conducting community, sports and other interactions as operationally required by die CE Manager.
• Working in conjunction with Wildlife Department and other strategic partners.
• Executing current and new projects on the reserve and/or in community areas
• Working with the wildlife department in ensuring the environmental education of volunteers and local residents
• Giving talks, lectures, and presentations on all industry related subjects
• Conducting required administrative and reporting duties in alignment with operational needs and requirements
• Imparting knowledge and information to volunteers when doing any activity (how and why you are doing something)
• Conducting walking trails in Big 5 areas and other extra mural activities when required and if qualified to do so
• Assist the CE Manger in hosting educational visitors
• Effectively executes impactful volunteer activities on and off reserve in line with company objectives
• Adhere to company protocol and regulations while working independently as well as with other departments
• Working with other CE co-ordinators to ensure a consistent and quality volunteer experience.
• Communication and liaison with other CE co-ordinators to continuously improve on the volunteer offering
• Ensuring compliance to the rules and regulations when doing on and off property excursions for volunteers
• Ensuring that all volunteer activities fall within the required health and safety standards
• Liaison with the CE Manager and facilitating of all donations and contributions by guests
• Report any animal related irregularities to the Wildlife Manager
• Assisting the Wildlife Department with certain relevant procedures and activities when required
• Ensuring that all company facilities are maintained in line with the required standards
• Ensuring that all vehicles are maintained and serviced in line with the vehicle policy
• Compiling and submitting weekly, monthly, and annual reports as required
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards at all times

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Skills with Attention to detail
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Effective Time management skills
• Professional & technical proficiency
• Verbal & written communication (including presentation)
• Leading by example
• Motivating people
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation (concern for high quality work)
• Ethical behaviour (honesty)
• Building relationships & customer responsiveness
• Deadline driven