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EThekwini Municipality is hiring Natural Areas Assistant

Full Time
  • Full Time
  • Durban

Website EThekwini Municipality

The eThekwini Municipality is an employer of choice, with excellent working conditions and competitive salary packages for employees. The Municipality is committed to creating a great place to work by creating development opportunities for employees to grow. Working for eThekwini Municipality will give you a chance to make a difference in people’s lives and become part of our team to make Durban the most caring and liveable city in Africa.

About the job

Responsible for carrying out the maintenance of natural areas (protected natural reserves, designated DMOSS, riverine wetland and coastal habitats) and public facilities in compliance with policies and procedures of Natural Areas within eThekwini Municipality.

Job Purpose Responsible for carrying out the maintenance of natural areas (protected natural
reserves, designated DMOSS, riverine wetland and coastal habitats) and public
facilities in compliance with policies and procedures of Natural Areas within eThekwini
Municipality.
Key Responsibility Areas Prepares for the days work
Maintains allocated small plants and equipment in a clean, functional and safe
conditions
Maintains public land, facilities and infrastructure with natural and DM.O.S.S
areas
Performs Arboriculture, watercourse maintenance and habitat rehabilitation
specific to Natural Reserve/ Aquatic areas and D.M.O.S.S area
Clearing of Alien invasive species and indigenous bush encroachment in
terrestrial and aquatic habitats
Handling, rescuing and relocating animals
Performs general zoological/ enclosure maintenance functions
Undertakes the construction and maintenance of facilities
Assists member of the public with general queries and information
Ensure Occupation Health and Safety regulation are complied

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform physical duty of the post
This post reports to SUPERVISOR

Competencies Managing Work
Work Place Safety
Task Accountability
Operation & Control
Service Delivery Orientation
Interpersonal Relationships
Communication
Action Orientation
Team Orientation
Essential Requirements An appropriate level of primary education.
Certificate of competencies in the operation of small plant and equipment or
obtainable within 6 months from appointment.
6 Months relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements An appropriate level of secondary education.
1 Year relevant experience.

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