Park Rangers wanted at Silwane Tours and Safaris

We are looking for Park Rangers to place in our Nature Reserve.

Description
Provides assistance and information to park visitors, promotes park safety, and enforces park policies and regulations.

Essential Functions
Monitors park activities and users; enforces park policies and regulations.
Performs park security activities; monitors events; identifies and reports unsafe conditions and vandalism.
Patrols park to deter criminal and other undesirable activity.
Ensures that reserved facilities are available for users in a safe, clean condition; checks for permits.
Provides assistance in emergency situations; calls for police or medical assistance.
Answers routine questions and assists park users as required.
Checks and monitors safety of playground equipment.
Prepares reports of injuries, vandalism, thefts, patrol time.
Assists with setting up for special events.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements:
5 ‘O’ Levels including English
A ranger training course certificate or relevant.
One year of experience in public recreation, security, or any related field.
Firearms experience a must.

Knowledge of:
Parks and Recreation department policies and regulations.
Patrol and security procedures and practices

Ability to:
Handle encounters with hostile or irate individuals
Conduct equipment or facility checks; identify hazardous or unsafe conditions or behaviors
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Keep accurate records; prepare accurate and timely reports
Perform basic life support and basic first aid procedures
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Must operate assigned vehicle on a regular basis.
Basic life support (CPR) and first aid certification.
Working evenings, weekends, and holidays.