RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
KRA 1: Manage, develop and integrate knowledge, planning, and monitoring systems.<\/p>\n
\tLead and contribute to the development of an annual Western Cape State of Conservation Report.
\n\tLead the development of the five-yearly Western Cape State of Biodiversity Report.<\/p>\n
Ensure the current and accurate taxonomic information is provided in the revision of:<\/p>\n
\tBiodiversity and Protected Area Management Plans.
\n\tthe five-yearly Catchment to Coast Strategy.
\n\tthe five-yearly Western Cape Biodiversity Spatial Plan.<\/p>\n
KRA 2: Manage, develop and integrate legislation, policies, strategies and systems.<\/p>\n
\tEnsure timeous, lawful, compliant, and consistent authorisations for biodiversity use.
\n\tProvide current and accurate scientific data to inform the development of Evidence-based Non-Detriment findings for priority Western Cape CITES and TOPS listed species.<\/p>\n
Ensure current and accurate scientific information informs the development of:<\/p>\n
\tWestern Cape Biodiversity Legislation
\n\tCapeNature Legislative Policies.
\n\tBiodiversity Governance Position Statements.
\n\tEnsure current and accurate scientific information informs Biodiversity and Environmental Legislation distributed for comment.<\/p>\n
KRA 3: Generate impact through the enablement, development and integration of leading-edge technologies, practice, policy, science, and innovation.<\/p>\n
\tContribute to and mainstream the implementation of an effective web-based integrated conservation and biodiversity data management system with strategic partners, biodiversity research entities and other biodiversity institutions for CapeNature.
\n\tMainstream leading edge, professional, formal scientific research (internally and externally), technical reports, memoranda, assessments and publications, peer reviewed scientific publications, presentations, and presentations at appropriate Provincial\/National\/International Biodiversity Conservation Conferences to advance the practice of biodiversity conservation.<\/p>\n
KRA 4: Manage, engage and collaborate with strategic partners and fora.<\/p>\n
\tRepresent CapeNature\u2019s mandate and interests on appropriate National and Provincial Forums.
\n\tMainstream and support the prioritisation of strategic partnerships and finalisation of Memoranda of Agreement\/Understanding.
\n\tFacilitate the development of appropriate external funding proposals and implement externally funded projects when applicable.<\/p>\n
\u00a0KRA 5: Manage, develop and deploy biodiversity capability and capacity.<\/p>\n
\tLead and support the development, deployment, and integration of Biodiversity Capabilities products and expert decision support into Conservation Operations.
\n\tLead, develop, contribute to, and deliver stakeholder capacity building and awareness about healthy natural ecosystems, habitats and landscapes, and ecosystem services.
\n\tLead the mainstreaming and uptake of optimal procedures, practices and processes for effective biodiversity monitoring and surveillance.<\/p>\n
REQUIREMENTS:<\/p>\n
\tNatural Science degree in the field of Conservation Science, Ecological Science, Biological Science or Zoological Science (NQF 7) with at least five (preferably eight) years\u2019 professional post qualification experience.
\n\tExtensive knowledge of applicable relevant national and provincial biodiversity legislation and knowledge of multilateral environmental agreements.
\n\tSound knowledge and understanding of the ecology, fauna, and flora of the Western Cape and the primary threats to its biodiversity.
\n\tSound knowledge of biodiversity policies in the Western Cape.
\n\tDemonstratable project management and organizational skills.\u00a0Applicants are required to\u00a0upload an example of a completed project or plan for which they were they were responsible.
\n\tExcellent formal report and scientific writing skills.\u00a0Applicants are required to\u00a0upload a self-authored report\/thesis\/publication.
\n\tDemonstratable experience in workshop facilitation.\u00a0Applicants are required to\u00a0upload an example of where they were a primary workshop facilitator, (i.e. agenda, programme, and proceedings).
\n\tProficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
\n\tAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
\n\tProficiency in using a full-featured GIS Software Package\/s (e.g., QGIS or ArcGIS).
\n\tIn possession of a valid unendorsed Code EB unendorsed driver\u2019s license with own vehicle. Must be willing to regularly travel extensively throughout the Western Cape Province and elsewhere as required.
\n\tNo criminal record.<\/p>\n
Closing Date\u00a008 April 2026<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
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