DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Environment

Nature Conservation Assistant

Salary or stipendR170 226 per annum, (plus benefits)

The Department of Environment is looking for a Nature Conservation Assistant. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Placement of Employees Across Gauteng Provincial Nature Reserves 223

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/296, page 222

Reference number
REFS/057069 (X19 POSTS)
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Centre
Placement of Employees Across Gauteng Provincial Nature Reserves 223
Directorate
Biodiversity Management

What you will need

  • NQF level 1 or 2 (Abet level 2/3 certificate or equivalent).
  • Skills: Firefighting, Mechanical, Welding, Thatching, Electrification, and Communication skills.
  • A valid driver’s licence and relevant knowledge of nature reserve operations will serve as an added advantage.

Driver's licence

A valid driver’s licence and relevant knowledge of nature reserve operations will serve as an added advantage.

Skills and competencies

  • Skills: Firefighting, Mechanical, Welding, Thatching, Electrification, and Communication skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the resource management staff, Driving of official vehicles, Maintenance of infrastructure, vehicles and equipment, Burning of firebreaks, Assistance with natural resources management that includes the management of invasive plants, Erection of fences and repairs, Soil erosion control, Game census and Patrols.
  • Resource Management weekend duties as per schedule, basic understanding of the nature reserve terrain.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Mr. Nkosikhona Masangane
  • Telephone: (011) 240 3094

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