Job Description
CapeNature seeks to appoint a dynamic individual to provide a professional GIS support service. The GIS Technician forms part of the Biodiversity Capabilities team and will provide GIS support to the Biodiversity capabilities unit with particular support to Integrated Catchment management on all protected areas as well as off-reserve components.
The purpose of the GIS Technician post is to generate and manage science-based knowledge; contribute planning and data management; generate impact through reporting on spatial datasets; develop and maintain collaborations and partnerships to augment capacity and capability to deliver a GIS-based conservation service; and deploy innovation to develop human and knowledge capital towards achieving the strategic objectives of CapeNature.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
KRA 1: Gather, process and develop the integration of spatial and related knowledge, planning and monitoring products and systems to advance the practice of biodiversity conservation and integrated catchment management.
- Assist with the collection, verification and analysis of spatial datasets.
- Provide GIS related analyses and products in support in the compilation of conservation plans and reports.
- Maintain a register and archive of all Protected Area proclamation information.
- Maintain a register of potential and current Stewardship sites.
KRA 2: Provide ecological decision support for effective landscape conservation and ensure sound scientific analysis of data through coordination to guide management planning and assessment.
- Provide spatial data and derived information contributions to support CapeNature biodiversity policies and strategies.
KRA 3: Generate impact through the enablement, development and integration of leading-edge information, technologies, practice, policy, science and innovation.
- Contribute to curation and maintenance of datasets for the corporate GIS database.
- Develop GIS products through analyses, maps, reports, annual products and ad-hoc requests.
- Compile high quality corporate technical and scientific reports.
- Assist with the creation of content or products for public access through web-based platforms
KRA 4: Engage and collaborate with strategic partners for advancing, securing and enabling the development and deployment of biodiversity conservation capabilities.
- Provide technical support to CapeNature partnerships and collaborations.
- Provide technical assistance for integrating spatial data and information management systems.
KRA 5: Develop and implement biodiversity capability, capacity and the integration of innovation and technology.
- Develop and participate in internal capability development interventions and in-house training.
- Contribute to the integration of maintained, updated, and effective conservation management system, corporate GIS and biodiversity
- Compilation and updating of knowledge products, such as Standard Operating Guidelines, Standard Operating Protocols and Operational Memoranda.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Natural Science degree in the field of Geomatics, Environmental Management, Conservation Science, Ecological Science, Biological Science or Zoological Science. NQF 7 or higher.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Demonstrable working knowledge of ArcGIS & QGIS software, remote sensing and modelling software.
- Demonstrable knowledge of digitising and data manipulation and curation procedures for GIS.
- Demonstrable knowledge of advanced spatial analyses, including modelling.
- Knowledge of the principles, techniques and applications of GIS spatial database management and quality control for data curation purposes.
- Knowledge of cartography, map reading, geometry and mathematics.
- Experience and understanding of the use of GPS technology.
- Three or more years of experience in a GISc or data technician post.
COMPETENCIES
- Good oral and written communication skills, including a friendly and helpful disposition, in order to provide a professional and effective support function to colleagues and other clients.
- An active learning, innovative and problem-solving approach to job, with good organisation skills.
- Ability to work to a detailed schedule and meet deadlines and keep a detailed log of work-related activities for reporting purposes.
- Good computer literacy, including the MSOffice suite, digital file management and the ability to operate the relevant GIS software efficiently.
- Ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems applicable to GIS hardware and software.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other GIS users, including colleagues, peers and professional associations.
- A valid Code EB08 drivers license.
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Job Description
CapeNature seeks to employ a qualified, experienced and motivated individual for an opportunity to coordinate its tourism offering at the breath-taking De Hoop Nature Reserve, with its popular 55km slack-packing multi-day hike. This nature reserve offers key tourism facilities and activities namely hiking, mountain biking and swimming.
The successful candidate will reside at De Hoop Nature Reserve, located near Potberg. Accommodation will be available on the reserve, at a subsidized rate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
KPA 1 – Implementation of Tourism Operational Systems
- Work with various teams to implement operational systems which drive a consistently high level of service excellence across all aspects of eco-tourism operations and the guest experience.
- KPA 2 – Coordination of key Tourism programs
- On-the-Ground assistance to coordinate the deliverables of key programs, improvements, regular maintenance and drive the support required in Product Development, all of which is underpinned by elements of innovation and green technology solutions.
KPA 3 – Internal & External stakeholder relationship
- Maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders which contributes to the delivery of the overall strategic plans of the department, and to ensure that the reserves tourism product is top of mind.
KPA 4 – Team motivation
- Support, motivate and coordinate the services of a high performing internal team and contractors (where relevant) to deliver successfully on the strategic operational plans.
KPA 5 – Service excellence standards
- Maintain the relationship, contract and ensuring service excellence standards offered by concessionaire partnerships and external contractors. In addition, input into identifying and researching new opportunities to grow the experience offering and facilities at reserve level.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A formal Tourism / Hospitality / Business related qualification
- Minimum of (4) years’ appropriate tourism/hospitality industry experience
- A valid Code B driving licence with (3) three years of driving experience
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Packages
- Excellent communication, project coordination, time and budget management, and customer relations skills
- Language proficiency in two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape
- No Criminal record
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Experience in an eco-tourism environment is advantageous.
- Demonstrate experience managing accommodation/eco-tourism facilities.
- Background knowledge of nature-based tourism and conservation
- Working knowledge of the Room Seeker reservations system will be an advantage, but not a key requirement.
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