VACANCY – Biodiversity Monitor 

 Job Description: Biodiversity Monitor 

Location: Kangnas Wind Farm, Springbok, 8240 

The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct operational bird and bat monitoring at the wind facility as mentioned above. The program is inclusive of bird and bat monitoring, carcass searches, searcher efficiency trails and carcass persistence trails, adhering to standardized protocols as trained, being part of a small field crew and keeping detailed datasheets and observations. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

▪ Senior Certificate (or NQF equivalent) and/or higher education would be preferred. 

▪ Must read, write and speak English fluently (Afrikaans and other languages will be an advantage). 

▪ Must have the basic knowledge on how to operate a camera and GPS. 

▪ Must be mentally and physically fit, and in good health. 

▪ Must be able to walk long distances in rough terrain, in all weather conditions. 

▪ Hard worker and honesty are a prerequisite. 

THE FOLLOWING WILL SERVE AS AN ADVANTAGE: 

▪ Firefighting Certificate 

▪ First-Aid Certificate 

▪ A valid Driver’s License 

▪ Computer literate (MS Excel & Word) 

JOB DESCRIPTION OF A BIODIVERSITY MONITOR: 

▪ Biodiversity Monitors will search in a set area under each turbine for dead/injured birds & bats, or any other duties required for operations. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

CV’s should be submitted to theladybirdsbwest@gmail.com before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. 

 www.theladybirdsecologicalservices.com 

Economic Development Intern x2

The Economic Development Officer Intern will provide administrative support to the Project Office, as part of the point of contact for the local community, as well as assisting the Economic Development Manager (ED Manager) when distributing key project information. This role will provide a learning environment for the Intern to develop skills in community engagement, procurement and project implementation.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Officer as front-line point of contact for the Project Company in the project office during the operations phase.
• Assist Audit and Procurement Officer in provide documentation as required by external auditors timeously.
• Assist Audit and Procurement Officer with preparing procurement forms.
• Provide information to Public Relations team for all articles and newsletter information.
• Organise radio interviews.
• Assist in distribution of reports, project information and newsletters.
• Support the ED team with implementation of projects.
• Provide support to the Project Officer to administer the grievance mechanism on the ground.
• Building strong relationships with all relevant local partners/stakeholders/authorities/ communities/ businesses/ local government and local media.
• Maintains strong working relationships with and has open and transparent communication between all members of the team to ensure a healthy working environment is maintained.
• Assist in organising community meetings, focussed group sessions and key informant interviews with various stakeholders.
• Assist the Project Officer with preparing Annexure B reports on relevant SED and EnD projects
• Engages regularly with beneficiaries / service providers to gain relevant information regarding the initiatives and to monitor their impact.
• Take minutes at meetings and maintain socio-economic and enterprise development projects files and reports, as instructed by the ED Manager
• Receive and document community project proposals on behalf of the Project Office, if required
• Assist Economic Development Manager and team as needed

Requirements:

• Higher Certificate / Diploma in relevant field
• Previous exposure to office environment will be beneficial.
• Candidate should have good written and oral communications skills.
• Candidate should work well with people.
• Must be able to travel when required.
• Adaptable
• A passion to work with and in communities.
• No political affiliations
• Licence will be beneficial.
• Good interpersonal skills and be comfortable in dealing with people at different levels.
• Theoretical knowledge or some exposure to coordinating small projects.
• Knowledge about the area of Nama-Khoi Municipal area will be beneficial.
• Ability to use Microsoft software e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans is essential.

Experience preferred:

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years’ working experience at a similar or more junior level and be eager to move into and learn to navigate the area of community engagement.

Applications

Applications can be sent to africacareers@mainstreamrp.com

Closing date: 6 October 2023

RFQ – SUPPLY AND INSTALL POLES WITH SOLAR LIGHTS

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION(RFQ) FOR: KANGNAS WIND FARM(RF) (PTY) LIMITED

TO CHANGE 6 M POLE SOLAR LIGHTS INTO 4M HINGED POLES , SUPPLY AND INSTALL 4 OF 4METRES POLES WITH 400W SOLAR LIGHTS AT THE GUARDHOUSE OF KANGNAS WIND FARM LOCATED 50KM FROM SPRINGBOK, NORTHERN CAPE

Intention to Provide Services:

Kangnas Wind Farm invites all suitably qualified service providers to submit an RFQ for the works stated in the cover sheet. A compulsory site clarification meeting will be held 03 July 2023. A list of required documents to be fulfilled is listed below.

The works requirement for the contractor shall be TO CHANGE 6 M POLE SOLAR LIGHTS INTO HINGED POLES, SUPPLY AND INSTALL 4 BY 4M POLES WITH 400W SOLAR LIGHTS at Kangnas Wind Farm, located 50km East of Springbok, Off N14, Northern Cape.

RFQ’s will only be accepted if they are received by COB 7th July 2023 via email only to Nomfusi.Mbiko@mainstreamrp.com and Brenda.Sidaki@mainstreamrp.com

Required Documentation:

• Company Registration documents
• Valid BBBEE certificate/Affidavit
• Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate
• Proof of Banking
• Director’s certified ID copies
• Women Owned enterprises are encouraged to participate
• SME’s and newly formed companies should not be discouraged to request information
• Safety file will be required once the quotations are accepted.

Internship – South Africa Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)

The South Africa Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) in partnership with Kangnas Wind Farm, is excited to announce that Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) will be running for the second time in 2023. WIIP first launched in 2022 January, where 15 interns were placed and mentored by SAWEA member organisations for a period of 12 months. This current process will however be running for the first time through the Kangnas Wind Farm and we are excited to open it up to the Springbok community. The WIIP internship offers hands-on experience to exceptional South African students who are committed to building a career in renewable wind energy. The purpose of the WIIP is to provide young professionals who have any tertiary education, including N4, NQF level 5 – 6 in Engineering: Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Civil, with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in line with their studies and interests, and to expose them to work that is related to sustainable energy. 

The students will be working alongside the Kangnas Wind Farm’s Operational Team, being exposed to various tasks and activities in and around the wind farm. The 2023 applications have been reopened to ensure maximum participation and young aspiring professionals are encouraged to apply. 

Please note: The program is sponsored and ran by SAWEA, all applications will have to go through the SEWEA website and not submitted to the Kangnas Wind Farm or the team. The Kangnas Wind Farm will only be responsible for the administering of the practical onsite experiential training and development of interns. 

Focus Areas The wind industry has a diverse skills requirement; the focus areas will be on the following broad skills areas: 

• • Engineering: Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Civil etc. 
• • Natural Sciences and Mathematics (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics and Environmental Sciences. 
• • Administration and Management (Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, Human Resource Management) 
• • Social Sciences/Humanities (Economics, Gender, International Relations, Communication, Population Studies, Law) 
• • Information Technology (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Multimedia Web Design, Software Engineering) 

Kangnas Wind Farm Focus Area The Kangnas Wind Farm will only focus on the below internship intake for 2023/2024: 

• • Engineering: Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Civil etc. Interns can apply via Africacareers@mainstreamrp.com or alternatively hand a hard copy of their CV to the Kangnas ED Office closing date is the 24 March 2023. 

ED Project Officer Intern

ED Project Officer Intern – Kangnas

Please note this role will close on Tuesday 28 March 2023. We would like to advise that this role is specifically advertised for candidates who are based from the below communities.

Matjieskloof, Bergsig, Springbok, Carolusberg, Fontyntie, Okiep, Concordia, Nababeep

Interns can apply by sending their applications to this email address Africacareers@mainstreamrp.com

Veldwagter Vakatures

JLK Business Consulting in samewerking met Kangnas Windplaas  bied tans 3 vakante poste (Veldwagter) aan, te Goegap Natuurreservaat.

PERSONE UIT DIE VOLGENDE DORPE SAL VOORKEUR GENIET NAAMLIK : CONCORDIA, OKIEP, NABABEEP, BERGSIG, SPRINGBOK, MATJIESKLOOF, FONTEINTJIE EN CAROLUSBERG 

Werkgewer: JLK BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 

Goegap Natuurreservaat bied tans n werksgeleentheid vir 3 individue as Veldwagters, om te help met die monitering en beheer van die wild (fauna en flora) sowel as hulpbronne van Goegap Natuurreservaat. 

Salaris per maand: Markverwant 

Minimum vereistes: 

• ‘n Senior Sertifikaat Graad 12. 
• Bestuurderslisensie (Kode 8/10) (PDP sal tot voordeel strek). 
• Geen vorige werkservaring is nodig nie maar indien die kursus ‘’Unarmed Field Ranger’’ gedoen is sal dit in u guns tel asook enige vorige werks ervaring in Bio-diversiteit of Natuur Bewaring. 
• Geen kriminele rekord nie. 
• Verantwoordelik wees. 
• Moet integriteit hê. 
• Aksie-georiënteerde individu wat deur voorbeeld kan lei 
• Moet fisies harde werk kan doen en lang afstande kan stap. 

Verantwoordelikhede: 

• Help met die beskerming van die Reservaat en sy natuurlike omgewingshulpbronne. 
• Help met die monitering van ekologiese prosesse, habitatte en biodiversiteit in die Reservaat. 
• Help met die monitering en beheer van ontspanningsfasiliteite. 
• Kommunikeer met besoekers om die waarde en gebruik van die reservaat te bevorder. 
• Doen alle administratiewe en verwante funksies. 

Sluitingsdatum : 24 Maart 2023 om 12H00 vm 

Om aansoek te doen, stuur asseblief ‘n afskrif van jou CV en relevante dokumentasie na ons e-pos hieronder gelys: 

applications@jlkbusinessconsulting.co.za 

Aansoeke kan ook per hand afgelewer word by die kantoor van JLK Business Consulting, gelee te 

17 Sten Sentrum, Van Riebeeck straat, Springbok 

Let asseblief daarop dat slegs kandidate op die kortlys gekontak sal word. As u nie binne 1 week na die sluitingsdatum gekontak is nie, aanvaar asseblief u aansoek as onsuksesvol. 

Algemene Assistente Vakatures

 JLK Business Consulting in samewerking met Kangnas Windplaas bied tans 5 vakante poste (Algemene Assistente) te Goegap Natuurreservaat aan. 

PERSONE UIT DIE VOLGENDE DORPE SAL VOORKEUR GENIET NAAMLIK : CONCORDIA, OKIEP, NABABEEP, BERGSIG, SPRINGBOK, MATJIESKLOOF, FONTEINTJIE EN CAROLUSBERG 

Werkgewer: JLK BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 

Goegap Natuurreservaat bied tans werksgeleenthede vir 5 individue as Algemene Assistente aan. Om hande arbeid met ‘n hoë vlak van verantwoordelikheid en onafhanklikheid uit te voer ten einde ‘n ondersteunende diens te lewer aan die bestuur van Goegap Natuurreservaat. 

Salaris per maand: Markverwant 

Minimum vereistes: 

• • ‘n Junior sertifikaat Graad 10-12 
• • Bestuurderslisensie (Kode 8/10) (PDP sal tot voordeel strek) 
• • Geen vorige werkservaring is nodig nie 
• • Geen kriminele rekord nie 
• • Verantwoordelik wees 
• • Moet integriteit hê 
• • Aksie-georiënteerde individu wat deur voorbeeld kan lei 

Verantwoordelikhede: 

• • Instandhouding van paaie, heinings, staproetes en reservaatvoertuie 
• • Instandhouding van Goegap Natuurreservaat geboue infrastruktuur en besoekers fasiliteite 
• • Roetine-instandhouding van Goegap Natuurreservaat se operasionele toerusting en reservaatvoertuie 
• • Verskaf hulp in die bestuur van die ekologie van die Natuurreservaat 
• • Doen alle administratiewe en verwante funksies 

Sluitingsdatum : 24 Maart 2023 0m 12H00 vm 

Om aansoek te doen, stuur asseblief ‘n afskrif van jou CV en die nodige dokumentasie na ons e-pos hieronder gelys: 

applications@jlkbusinessconsulting.co.za 

Aansoeke kan ook per hand afgelewer word by die kantoor van JLK Business Consulting, gelee te 

17 Sten Sentrum, Van Riebeeck straat, Springbok 

Let asseblief daarop dat slegs kandidate op die kortlys gekontak sal word. As u nie binne 1 week na die sluitingsdatum gekontak is nie, beskou dan asseblief u aansoek as onsuksesvol. 

GOEGAP CURIO ADVERTENSIE

JLK Business Consulting in samewerking met Kangnas Windplaas is tans op soek na Klein Besighede wat spesialiseer in Toerisme of wat belangstelling daarin het, om n Curio winkel in die Goegap Natuur Reservaat tydens die blomme seisoen te bedryf.

Sluitingsdatum: 14 Junie 2022

Om aansoek te doen, stuur asseblief ‘n Aansoek brief met jou Besigheids Profiel, Registrasie dokumente, Tax Pin,BBBEE Sertifikaat , na ons e-pos hieronder gelys:

applications@jlkbusinessconsulting.co.za