Graduate Intern: Ecological Technician - Freshwater, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve at CapeNature

RESPONSIBILITIES:

KRA 1: Ensure compliance to the National Water Act.

• Conduct a comprehensive desktop audit to verify which CapeNature-managed reserves possess Water Use Licenses (WULs) or qualify under General Authorisations.
• Identify reserves requiring WUL and assist in the WUL applications process.

KRA 2: Convert data into structured databases

• Convert the faunal data and raw SASS scores and wetland health assessments into structured databases.
• Assist with the validation and verification of SOB data. This ensures our reporting is defensible and evidence based

 KRA 3: Coordinate and execute the field component of freshwater monitoring

• Coordinate and execute the field component of freshwater monitoring.
• Collate field data into site and technical reports and conduct literature searches to support WULA motivations and reserve management plans.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Young unemployed professional
• A recent graduate (within the last 2 years) with a BSc Honours or MSc in Freshwater Ecology, Aquatic Science, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• A strong academic understanding of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and its implications for water resource management.
• Practical experience with or formal training in SASS5 biomonitoring is essential.
• Knowledge of wetland assessment protocols and freshwater fauna identification would be a strong advantage.
• No criminal record