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Brief Description Essential Requirements <ul><li>Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent NQF level/N4</li><li>At least 2 years' experience in general labour, farm work, or similar</li><li>Experience with bush clearing and outdoor maintenance work</li><li>Basic building maintenance experience </li></ul>Desirable Requirements <ul><li>Experience with controlled burning operations</li><li>Experience working on a nature reserve or farm</li><li>Knowledge of local plants (especially invasive species)</li><li>Chainsaw/tractor operation experience</li><li>First Aid Level 1 </li></ul>Other Requirements <ul><li>Must be willing to live on-site at Pullen Nature Reserve </li><li>Willing to work weekends and public holidays when required</li><li>Valid driving license </li><li>IT competence to receive and send emails and to apply for leave online</li><li> Basic writing and numeracy skills </li></ul>Key Responsibilities Bush and Veld Management: <ul><li>Clear bushes and remove invasive alien plants</li><li>Assist with controlled burning operations</li><li>Maintain firebreaks and cleared areas</li><li>Stack and remove cut vegetation</li><li>Basic veld maintenance tasks </li></ul>Road And Infrastructure Maintenance <ul><li>Maintain internal roads (filling potholes, clearing drainage, grading, mowing)</li><li>Clear vegetation along roads and pathways</li><li>Maintain fences (repairs, vegetation clearing)</li><li>Keep facility grounds neat </li></ul>Vehicle And Machinery Operation And Maintenance <ul><li>Operate vehicles and machinery such as mowers, tractors and welding machines</li><li>Carry out regular Assessments and Maintenance of Vehicles and Machinery </li></ul>Building And Facility Maintenance And Small Developments <ul><li>Basic building maintenance (painting, minor repairs)</li><li>Maintain water systems (checking tanks, clearing gutters)</li><li>General cleaning and upkeep of external areas</li><li>Assist with the maintenance of accommodation facilities</li><li>Rubbish removal and waste management</li><li>Undertake small building projects </li></ul>General Duties <ul><li>Assist the Field Station Manager with various maintenance tasks</li><li>Help prepare facilities for visiting groups</li><li>Operate and maintain basic tools and equipment</li><li>Report maintenance issues and equipment problems</li><li>Follow health and safety procedures</li><li>Any other reasonable duties as required</li><li>Assist with Conservancy tasks as directed by the Field Station Manager </li></ul>Working Conditions <ul><li>Live-in position at Pullen Field Station, Mpumalanga (on-site accommodation provided)</li><li>Heavy manual labour, lifting, digging, clearing, working in hot conditions</li><li>Occasional weekend work when field courses are hosted or when otherwise required for a total of 22 working days a month — on and off arrangements to be negotiated with Field Station Manager</li><li>Must follow all safety procedures; safety equipment will be provided </li></ul>Detailed Description Job Requirements Additional Details

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