Reserve Manager - Mpofu Nature Reserve at Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency

Purpose

• To manage the biodiversity, heritage, protection, and infrastructure of the reserve through goal orientated management that is aligned with the conservation and tourism objectives of the protected area.

Requirements

• 3 (three) years tertiary qualification in Nature Conservation / Environmental Management
• 5 (five) years’ experience in a junior management position.
• Computer literate with computer software and systems such as, GIS, Internet Software, and MS Office
• Fire Arm Competency Certificate and EMI Level 2 is required
• A valid Driver’s Licence and Police Clearance

Key Performance Areas

• Financial Management: Provide input and manage in accordance of the Budget
• People Management: Ensure that performance of subordinate staff is managed, and reporting done
• Infrastructure / Asset Management: Ensure compliance with all Asset Management Policies of ECPTA
• Biodiversity and Heritage Management: Stay up to date with latest improvements and legislation and Manage Alien Species Programme.
• Law Enforcement: Identify thresholds of potential concern and develop mitigation methods
• Tourism Hospitality: Develop and implement a Tourism Development Plan
• Stakeholder management: Develop liaison Forums to discuss management issues
• Implementation of Strategic Management plans: Review, update and implement the Strategic Management Plan