The South African National Biodiversity Institute is an organisation tasked with research and dissemination of information on biodiversity, and legally mandated to contribute to the management of the country's biodiversity resources.
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This position requires the candidate to be in possession of a degree in Conservation Biology, Ecology, Biology, Botany or Zoology, or relevant field or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. A postgraduate qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 4 years’ experience in a relevant field (can include time spent on relevant research-based postgraduate degrees).
The successful candidate will have the following competencies: Willing to travel – field trips (sometimes after hours) and participation in meetings nationally and possibly also overseas; Excellent skills in strategic planning, organisation, data management, project management and presentation; Good understanding of national and global biodiversity conservation; Excellent numeracy and literacy skills; High attention to detail; A valid (unendorsed) Code B drivers’ license with at least one year’s practical driving experience.
Key Performance Responsibilities include:
Manage information and document flow for procurement, asset management, and project management;
Act as Scientific Authority secretariat, organising meetings and communicating with Scientific Authority members;
Provide logistical support for the Scientific Authority technical support unit; and
Conduct or assist with research on sustainable use or wildlife trade.
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