Agricultural/Vegetation Project Coordinator - Bethlehem Verfied

Salary Negotiable Bethlehem, Free State Bethlehem, Free State more than 14 days ago 27-02-2019 1:52:05 PM
26-03-2019 10:16:04 AM
Agricultural/Vegetation Project Co-Ordinator – Bethlehem
A animal welfare sanctuary/Lodge based in Bethlehem, Free state is currently looking for an experienced Vegetation Project Co-Ordinator to start as soon as possible.
Salary: R12 000 – R15 000 depending on experience – Company does not provide accommodation. Company has a Staff Bus that transports employees to and from their place of employment

Purpose of Position:
Responsible for managing the daily operations of the agriculture/vegetation plan on the whole property by using the specific expertise and knowledge to maintain a balanced natural environment.

Requirements:
Must have a passion for animals and nature
Matric
Tertiary qualification in agriculture or vegetation will be an advantage
3-5 year supervisory experience
Fluent in English and Afrikaans, African language will be an advantage
3-5 year experience in a similar field
1-3 years dam management experience
Drivers licence, PDP will be an advantage

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Daily supervision and guidance of allocated team members
• Training and sharing knowledge with fellow workers
• Managing alien and indigenous invasive plant species according to outlined management plan
• Assist with assessment and management of field conditions for game species and relevant environmental conditions
• Dam Management
• Planting and maintaining current and new trees as part of the vegetation management plan
• Organise and maintenance of seasonal vegetable and herb gardens at office and lodge as well as fruit trees
• Assist with tree clearance in and around enclosures
• Improvement and extension of rain water collection system
• Assist with other maintenance tasks if needed
• Ongoing reporting and record keeping as outlined by management
• Public Relations
• Support and assist any visitor to lodge if needed
• Inform Head of Animal Welfare Department about any irregularities at the company