South African National Parks is one of the world's leading conservation and scientific research bodies and a leading proponent of maintaining the indigenous natural environment.
South African National Parks, (SANParks), manages a system of parks which represents the indigenous fauna, flora, landscapes and associated cultural heritage of the country. Of al...
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The Specialist Scientist provide leadership in research and strategic direction that strengthens evidence-based conservation within SANParks and contributes to broader conservation science at national and international levels.
The role focuses on generating and sharing high -quality scientific knowledge, mentoring the next generation of researchers, and ensuring that research findings influence policy and management practice.
Requirements
A PhD (or equivalent) with at least one year of post-doctoral fellowship at a recognised university is required.
5–10 years of experience in a relevant research or science-related environment following their doctorate.
A portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, including first-authored papers in rated scientific journals is required.
Sound knowledge of and background in ecosystem research, monitoring and management, including in-depth knowledge of conservation practices and principles with an emphasis on adaptive management approaches.
Contribute towards national and international scientific leadership.
Strategic influence on policy and management decisions, and long-term impact across the organisation and broader conservation sector, with responsibilities aligned to expert-level knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and research integration at a high level.
Good people management skills, an excellent networker and communicator.
Required to travel extensively in the Arid Parks and across the SANParks estate, spending nights away from home and occasionally travel on weekends.
A valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
Leadership in Research and Strategic Direction.
Knowledge of production and significant impact on quality of science within and outside the organisation.
Knowledge of dissemination and co-learning.
Teaching, Mentorship and Supervision.
Research Impact.
Coordinate and ensure implementation of the variety of ecological monitoring programmes such as; vegetation monitoring, fire ecology, taxonomic classification.
Contribute to various assessment undertaken at parks to track and monitor progress i.e. Management Effective Monitoring Tool (METT).
Take responsibility for upkeep and maitanance of research and monitoring infrastructure and equipment.
Work planning and scheduling, budget control, general administration.
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