Senior Project Officer: Biological Risk Analysis at South African National Biodiversity Institute

• The position requires a degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. A postgraduate qualification or equivalent degree at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 4 years of work experience in the relevant field.
• The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: frequent travelling – field trips (sometimes after hours) and participation in meetings across the country and sometimes oversees; excellent skills in strategic planning, organisation, data management, project management, and presentation; understanding of national and global biodiversity conservation; excellent numeracy and literacy skills; high attention to details; and a valid driver’s license with at least one-year practical driving experience.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Manage information and document flow for risk analyses and developing risk analysis;
• Act as ASRARP secretariat, organising meetings and communicating with ASRARP members;
• Provide logistical support for risk analysis training course; and
• Conduct or assist with research on biological invasions.