Digby Wells Environmental is a South African company with international expertise in providing Environmental and Social services to South African and International clients, with the focus predominantly on the Mineral Resources and Energy sectors in Africa.
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We are looking for a dynamic Wetland Specialist to join our team. The perfect candidate will be required to conduct wetland specialist assessments predominantly within South Africa, with opportunities across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Job Requirements
Independently plan and conduct scientifically defendable national and international field surveys for data collection in support of specialist studies.
Apply WET-Services Series (including wetland health, functionality and sensitivity).
Assistance with wetland offset strategies.
Conduct wetland monitoring within South Africa.
Carry out field work under strenuous conditions.
Identify and delineate wetlands in accordance with the South African Practical Field Procedure for Identification and Delineation of Wetlands and Riparian Areas (DWAF, 2005).
Conduct and manage wetland impact assessments as part of a project.
Sensitivity analysis and recommendations.
Compile and review scientific reports for submission to clients and/or legal authorities; and
Conduct Risk Assessments in support of water use authorisation processes.
Qualifications
BSc. degree (Honours/MSc preferred) in Environmental Sciences/ Soil Science.
Accredited wetland courses would be advantageous such as WET-Health method described by Macfarlane et al., (2020).
Hydropedology background and vegetation identification is preferred.
Registered as a Professional Scientist (preferred); and
2–5 years of work experience in a consulting environment or a related field.
Skills and Knowledge
Specialist knowledge of international wetland assessments would be advantageous, including Identifying and delineating wetlands in accordance with the ‘United States’ Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (USEPA, 2010);
Knowledge of general Environmental Management principles.
Detailed understanding and application of research methodologies.
Excellent report writing skills.
Knowledge of Project Management (Financial Management).
Knowledge of vegetation classification, AIP management and rehabilitation would be advantageous.
Knowledge of hydropedology would be advantageous; and
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