Rangers for Sapi Area

Job Overview:

The Great Plains Foundation is a US 501(c)3 organisation with a mission to conserve and expand natural habitats in Africa through innovative conservation initiatives with a long-term commitment to the environment, wildlife and local communities. The Foundation works in parallel with the conservation-tourism parent company. Great Plains Conservation is to realise this mission through conservation education programs, community initiatives, wildlife and environmental stewardship in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe. All of the Great Plains Foundation activities are supported by charitable and in-kind donations. In Zimbabwe, Great Plains leases the Sapi Concession from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. To achieve the Mission stated above, the above positions are a step towards achieving research and monitoring, as well as law enforcement.

Duties of the Position shall include the following:
- Carry out ant-poaching patrols as directed;
- Monitoring illegal activities, fire and water management;
- Be involved in game capture and translocation of animals;
- Collect data whilst in the field for patrol and other management activities;
- Collect information on illegal activities and submit such information for judicial and strategic planning;
- Attend to problem animals and invasive plant species;
- Provide information to members of the public on how to deal with animal/human conflicts;
- Conduct biodiversity monitoring as required in addition to camera trap surveys, tree impact assessments, aerial surveys and fixed-point photography;
- Support research initiatives as required in the Mid Zambezi Valley.

The Person:
The ideal incumbent should possess the following:
- Between 18 and 30 years;
- Ordinary Level Certificate,
- Computer Literacy;
- Knowledge of the Parks Estate environment and basic knowledge and understanding of the behaviours of wild animals;
- National Certificate in Wildlife and Fisheries Management is an added advantage,
- Strictly no criminal record (Security vetting will be conducted),
- Able to pass a basic medical occupational screening, including physical exam, hearing and eyesight test, 
- NB. The selection process is physically demanding to the extent that if you have any illness, such as TB or others, it could result in permanent disability or even death. If you do have an illness, please let the selectors know so that we can recommend a course of action,
- Valid driver’s license (Class 4) with bush-based driving experience is an added advantage,
- Working experience in the conservation field and a Guiding Certificate with field experience are added advantages.

First Selection Criteria:
1. Physical test involves: 10km run in under 45 minutes for men, 10km in under 55 minutes for women, pull-ups, push-ups, and plank test,
2. Announcement of road run results and candidates for further selection;
3. Oral interviews with law enforcement related questions;
4. All candidates who come for the selection must bring a Cover Letter explaining why they want to be a ranger and their CV, as well as any other documentation that may further their employment ability, such as driver’s licenses/certificates of education, etc.
5. Provision of up-to-date police clearance.

Items to bring:
- Suitable clothing for physical fitness testing (running shoes, shorts, shirt), a change of clothes and a water bottle sufficient for you to carry with you in the testing phases;
- Copies of important documentation, e.g. certificates, recommendations, etc; - Any certificates that you feel might prove beneficial to your application process.


NB: Candidates will be required to complete an indemnity form to go through the pre-selection & selection process. Any attempt to bribe officers will warrant automatic disqualification. 

Please send your CV together with all related paperwork to us on or before the deadline.