- Mpumalanga
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering
- Reference: JHB000322/HH
Vacancy Details
Employer: Bright Placements
We are seeking a dedicated Concession Field Assistant to join our team at a prestigious 5-star game lodge. The Field Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting our safari operations and maintaining the concession area. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including assisting with night camp setups, conducting patrols for wildlife monitoring, and ensuring the overall upkeep of the concession grounds.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
- Under certain circumstances the Concession Field Assistant will be required to assist with the night camp set ups.
- The concession vehicle will be washed and parked in its designated parking
- The Assistant will check in with the Concession Manager
- The Assistant will commence with the drag/ leave for the drag to start the drag 30 minutes before gate closing times.
- Radio in tracks & sightings of high priority game e.g. Big 5 plus Wild dog & cheetah on the game drive channel
- Meander back through the concession clear any debries in the road and reporting on sightings for the guiding department, as well as ant damage to roads or a need to mow the roads to the Concession Manager.
- Check rainfall at the 5 rain gauges and Whatsapp it to the Concession Manager, Head Guide and Assistant Head Guide.
- Document and report any carcasses discovered.
Requirements:
- Chainsaw and brush cutter operation.
- Tracking abilities: Tracks & Signs qualification, basic tailing qualification and man tracking qualification.
- FGASA
- Ability to use compass/GPS
- An ability to communicate on the radio
- No criminal record.
- An understanding and experience in fighting wildland fires.
- A basic knowledge of water pumps and pipes
- Knowledge and experience with fencing, specifically electric fencing
- An ability to recognise and report problem animals to Concession Manager and/or Head Guide
- Physical fitness and an ability to walk and work in extreme conditions
- Knowledge of basic maintenance
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