Title of Position: General Assistant
Post Number: 8020769
Faculty/ Department University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Environmental Education Research Unit (EERU)
Type of Position Permanent – Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus – Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date5/6/2022
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is the proud owner of the 34ha Cape Flats Nature Reserve which is also a Provincial Heritage Site. The Unit operates in three spheres of activities: Environmental Education, Indigenous Horticulture, and Nature Conservation.
Applicants are invited to apply for the General Assistant position. The applicants should be capable of interacting with the general public, students, lecturers, and researchers. Compliance with Environmental Laws, Occupational Health and Safety, and University of the Western Cape policies is important.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:
Veld, plant and animal management in a nature reserve and nursery
Maintenance and construction of roads, fire breaks, infrastructure, and fencing
Safe operation and maintenance of vehicles and machinery e.g. chainsaw, weed-eater / brush-cutter, power tools, etc.
Manage store-rooms and maintain equipment/tools
Conduct road and fence patrols
Plant identification, indigenous (fynbos) plant propagation, and nursery maintenance
Assist researchers and do community programs
Alien plant eradication through herbicide application and mechanical removal
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 with a minimum of two years experience in the nature reserve and nursery operations.
Experience in veld maintenance, species identification, and handling (fauna and flora)
Experience in plant propagation, alien clearing, and herbicide usage
Experienced power tool (chain saw, brush-cutter, etc.) operator
Physically fit and willing to work irregular hours (weekends and public holidays when needed)
A valid Code EB driver’s license
Comfortable in nature and able to work on your own and as part of a team
Competencies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver excellent work under pressure
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and also include anything else that you feel may be pertinent to the selection panel. Please attach your covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za