NATURE CONSERVATION ASSISTANT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Directorate: Biodiversity Management
- Reference number
- REFS/057069
- Salary
- R170 226 per annum, (plus benefits)
- Centre
- Placement of Employees Across Gauteng Provincial Nature Reserves
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Circular
- No 39 of 2026
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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.
Duties
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.
Where to send your application
To apply for the below positions, please submit your application online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za send an email at: GDENVrecruitment@gauteng.gov.za quoting the relevant reference number.
Enquiries
Mr. Nkosikhona Masangane Tel No: (011) 240 3094
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.
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