2x General Workers
Location: Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Two (2) x vacancies currently exist in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park: Gladstone Section, for a General Worker in the Conservation Department based at the Stables. The successful candidates will report to the Field Ranger Corporal.
Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate (Std 10) required or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- 1-2 Years experience working in a conservation related field or Horse Riding.
- Proficiency in English (spoken, read, and written) as well as any additional language.
- Must be physically fit (fitness test to be conducted).
- Knowledge of small plant use – chainsaw and Brushcutter.
- Basic Firefighting knowledge.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
- Basic First Aid will be an added advantage.
- Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays.
Responsibilities
- To assist in identifying and reporting horse related ailments to the Stable Supervisors/Horse Handler.
- Assist with horse vaccinations, feeding, medical care and grooming when needed.
- General maintenance at the Stable and upkeep of terrain, gardens, cleanliness of the paddocks, clean/cut grass around the Stables and Offices
- To ensure riding equipment – saddles and bridles are cleaned and maintained.
- Assist other Stables staff with Visitor outrides as needed.
- Assisting with erecting and maintaining fences.
- Assist on wildfire suppression, conducting prescribed burns and preparation of fire breaks.
- Assisting with soil erosion and invasive plant control.
- Infrastructure maintenance including buildings, hiking trails, and signage.
- To ensure a high level of OHS practices are applied.
Please Note
Official accommodation will be provided within the park.
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