Biodiversity Area Coordinator at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• National Diploma in Nature conservation or Environmental / Natural Sciences
• BTech or degree in Environmental / Natural Sciences or relevant field is advantageous
• 8 years’ conservation experience of which 4 years’ must be in reserve management
• Demonstrated knowledge of policy and biodiversity legislation, especially in relation to the Protected Areas Act (NEMPAA)
• Experience of critical ecological drivers and processes (especially
• with regard to fire and invasive species) within an Urban environment
• Proven experience in staff management and HR processes
• Experience in human/wildlife conflicts
• Management experience in the Fynbos Biome is advantageous
• Sound Project Management experience
• Computer Literacy – MS Office Applications (Word and Excel)
• A Code B Driver’s Licence is essential
• Must be Physically Fit

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the provision and maintenance of biodiversity in his\her area of responsibility as determined by senior management.
• Manage the ongoing monitoring of biodiversity in his\her reserves and immediate surrounds, and the effective recording of this data.
• Draw up and implement approved management plans, and utilize annual plans of operations (APOs) with regard to the reserves under his\her control.
• Ensure that the maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration of natural biodiversity is carried out efficiently within the reserves
• Manage core reserve programmes such as those relating to
• Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Education, Invasive
• Species Management, Fire Management, Stewardship sites,

Rehabilitation and Tourism.

• Ensure that biodiversity law enforcement and compliance is carried out effectively within the reserves under his\her authority
• Carry out human resource management of staff with regard to aspects such as training, Health and Safety and discipline