The Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association (goFPA) is seeking an Extension Officer to support the goFPA Manager and Project Coordinator, based in the Overberg district, in Bredasdorp.

Job description:

  • Position: Extension Officer
  • Business function: Operational support
  • Term: 1-year contract position
  • Application closing date: 17h00; 13 May 2026
  • A valid driver’s licence and own transport are essential

Application process:

  • Provide a shortened CV (max. 2 pages)
  • Email your application to: manager@overbergfpa.co.za
  • For more information, contact the goFPA Manager, Louise Wessels, on 083 327 0477
  • Remuneration: [15 000 – 20 000] depending on experience

Job summary:
 

The goFPA is in search of an extension officer. As an ideal candidate, you will be responsible for landscape conservation efforts, including landowner and contractor engagements. You will further provide support to the goFPA Manager and project coordinator, and be responsible for field inspections to monitor progress of invasive alien plant clearing initiatives, timesheets and invoicing related to ongoing projects

 

Qualifications and experience:

  • A diploma in nature conservation or an equivalent NQF 6 qualification
  • Two years of experience in the conservation sector
  • Leadership and conflict resolution skills
  • Good written and communication skills
  • Project administration skills
  • Valid driver’s licence, willingness to travel regularly.

Knowledge and skills:

  • Invasive alien plant clearing
  • Proficient in GIS
  • Experience in landscape conservation management
  • Organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient computer, internet and systems skills and understanding
  • MS Office Suite
  • Ability to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency
  • Proactive nature and the ability to take initiative
  • Team player and reliable
  • Positive attitude and self-motivated
  • Fluent in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)

Liaison:

  • Internal  – goFPA Manager
    o Fire Protection Officer
    o Project Coordinator
    o Other staff of goFPA
  • External:
    o goFPA members and their representatives
    o Western Cape Department of Agriculture
    o Service providers and contractors
    o Fire departments
    o Partner organisations

Key functions and tasks:

  • Invasive alien plant control:
    • Manage contractors
    • Support ongoing projects
    • Monitor progress of alien clearing initiatives
    • Compile feedback reports (internal & external)
    • Manage timesheets and invoicing
  • Office administration and secretarial service:
    • Assist in organising and coordinating meetings, workshops and training
    • Maintain a complete and user-friendly document management system
    • Make requested phone calls

Please note:

If you did not receive any response from the goFPA within 5 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The goFPA management reserves the right to change the scope of work as required.

The goFPA reserves the right not to fill the position.

CENTRE: Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association (goFPA) – Bredasdorp Office/Overberg District