Learning Officer, Cape Town Office - Bridgetown (Contract until 31 March 2028) (R424,36 Per Day) at CapeNature

Job Description

• The Learning and Awareness component aims to support and implement education, capacity building and awareness programmes that promote positive environmental behavior change. The component seeks to appoint a Learning Officer that will assist with the administration and implementation of these programmes.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with procurement duties for the Learning & Awareness Component
• Assist with the development of projects, programmes and resources for education, awareness and capacity building programmes
• Assist with the planning, coordination and facilitation of events in and for the entity (biodiversity calendar days, Cubs Club event, campaigns etc.)
• Contribute to planning and coordinate meetings/forums and training events
• Support the implementation of assessments including data capture and coordination
• Effect the administration of the learning and awareness component (transportation, accommodation, assets – resources, photographs etc.)
• Maintain effective communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders (act as a point of contact and manage the components generic email account)

 REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Public Relations Management, Communications, Education, Administration or Nature Conservation
• Ability to write and communicate in English and at least one of the other two of the Western Cape official languages (Afrikaans or isiXhosa)
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Computer literacy with a solid knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and platforms such as MsTeams
• Possession of a valid South African ID document and drivers' license, including proven recent driving experience (at least one year driving daily, no longer than 3 months ago)
• Strong administrative, organising and coordination skills

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Accountancy or mathematics at matric level
• Experience with procurement processes in a government setting
• Administrative skills experience
• Environmental Education experience
• Experience in running an environmental Club
• Event coordination and/or environmental education experience will be advantageous
• A passion for Environmental Education and Communications with a drive to follow a career in this direction