Job Description
The Conservation Manager: Off-Reserve, Peninsula will drive and manage the compliance with relevant biodiversity legislation, extension, conservation management, monitoring and contribute to the progressive operationalization of CapeNature programs and projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Protected Area Expansion and the Management of the Conservation Estate
- Protected area expansion planning priorities informed by the WPAES and BSP and associated conservation intelligence are implemented.
- Ensure effective Integrated Management and expansion of the Protected Area Estate.
- Ensure implementation of the Landscape West Stewardship strategy as well as Annual Plan of Operations related to the Protected Area.
- Contribute towards peer learning in the field of protected area expansion.
- Projects identified in the Ecological matrix implemented.
- Submission of data to relevant databases (SOB, Game database).
- Attend meetings with the ecological coordinator to review the projects as required.
Ensure effective compliance monitoring on and off reserves in order to protect biodiversity
- Ensure effective compliance monitoring and general environmental crime prevention and investigations on and off reserves in order to protect biodiversity.
- Participate in investigations/joint operations with regards to non-compliance with legislation or report non-compliance to relevant authorities.
- Issue admission of guilt fines and compile and assist with case dockets.
- Conduct mandatory inspections & submit reports for applications received (including habitat assessments, TOPS permits, CITES endorsements & damage causing animals/injured wildlife interventions).
- Provide recommendations on permit applications to Compliance Biodiversity Conservation
- Review, comment on and recommend management plans and risk assessments received.
- Complete quarterly register and submit databases.
Leadership and management to advocate for behavioral change and promote voluntary compliance
- Increase awareness, extension, and established community involvement in protected area management to promote conservation off reserves.
Initiate, drive, manage, monitor, and maintain partnerships and stakeholder relations that benefit Conservation Management
- Leadership and management to enhance biodiversity resilience through targeted ecosystem conservation and restoration initiatives.
- Improved formal communication structures are implemented.
- Ensure that legislative, policy, and strategy changes are disseminated to relevant stakeholders (external and internal as may be required).
- Submit inputs/comments on draft legislation, policies strategies, protocols & other prescripts
Overall accountability for ensuring performance, governance, financial management and risk management.
- Effective, induction, orientation, training / mentoring and development of staff.
- Implement Performance Management System
- Provide opportunities for intra and inter landscape experiential training.
- Management specific reporting.
- Ensure effective health and safety management.
- Ensure effective financial and administrative management of the component.
- Ensure an enabling environment is created for formal and informal partnerships to mitigate risks to biodiversity.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience
- National Diploma in Nature Conservation / equivalent qualification at NQF 6 in a Nature Conservation field.
- At least 3 years’ management experience in the Conservation Sector.
- A valid EB (08) driver’s license.
- Working knowledge of MS Office with QGIS (or equivalent) advantageous.
- Bilingualism in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape.
- Understanding of Environmental Legislation.
- Experience in implementation of Stewardship methodology.
- Peace Officer
Competencies
- Strong leadership ability to lead and conflict resolution skills.
- Proven track record of managing an area in the conservation sector and sound interpersonal, communication and people management skills.
- Exceptional ability to work effectively within teams (as a leader and as team member).
- High Competency in Computer literacy and Report writing skills.
- Managerial and Project Management experience.
- Physical fitness to perform duties and inspections.
- High levels of personal responsibility and accountability.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to travel regularly and ability to drive on 4x4 terrain.
- No criminal record.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- B-Tech Degree in Nature Conservation / appropriate Master’s Degree will be advantageous.
- Valid Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI) Certificate.
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Job Description
This key role reports to the CFO and would be responsible for the full financial function, while also working closely with the executive team in developing and implementing effective strategies for the entity. The ideal candidate is someone with previous experience in the public sector managing people, technically strong in financial accounting, as well as a high level of business acumen.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Performance Area: Management of all financial transactions
- Ensure compilation of accurate and complete monthly management packs in respect of financial transactions inclusive of trial balance and working paper files
- Ensure compliance to financial policies and procedures as implemented by the entity in relation to financial transactions
- Ensure compliance to key service delivery metrics in respect of financial transactions related to:
- Revenue, Banking and Accounts receivable
- Payments and Accounts Payable
- Assets & Inventory
- Payroll
- Ensure relevant policies and manuals are updated regularly and drive the innovation of processes and workflows in the entity
Key Performance Area: Management of all financial reporting and information
- Ensure budget submissions are completed and submitted to Treasury within prescribed deadlines
- Ensure accurate and complete monthly management accounts are formulated and presented that assist in the decision-making process
- Ensure the compilation of valid, accurate and complete annual and interim financial statements, submitted for audit per legislated timelines, with no material findings
- Ensure the compilation of valid, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reports for donor funded projects in line with MOA’s
- Ensure the compilation of valid, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc financial reports as needed
- Ensure that internal budget process is managed effectively including budget adjustments.
Key Performance Area: Stakeholder and People management
- Presentations to the board, executives and other oversight bodies
- Chair the management forums with operations
- Liaise with relevant officials within provincial and national government
- Manage a staff complement within the unit of more than 20 staff
- Public officer for all SARS related matters
Key Performance Area: Systems Management
- Ensure that financial systems are managed in terms of approved ICT governance policies
- Ensure that various levels of users of systems are trained and kept informed regarding system issues
- Manage the finance service desk system used to track and report on stakeholder queries
- Manage the banking systems and ensure all necessary controls are implemented and effective
- Investigate and implement innovative automation processes where appropriate
Key Performance Area: Internal control & risk management
- Ensure that the internal control environment is maintained and that risks within the directorate are documented and mitigated
- Ensure that action plans are implemented to resolve root causes that may result in audit findings
- Engage with Risk Management unit to ensure that the risk register is constantly updated, and mitigation measures are implemented as per the risk register.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified CA(SA)
- 5 years post articles experience
- 3 years’ management experience preferably at a senior level
- 2 years’ experience in the public sector (preferably at a public entity) would be advantageous
- 3 years’ experience in drafting financial statements on CaseWare
- Experience using SAGE Intacct and SAGE products would be advantageous
Competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of GRAP
- Knowledge and understanding of the KING code of corporate governance (KING IV)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise at various levels
- Strong analytical, strategic and creative problem solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
- Good project planning and organizing skills
- Ability to function independently
- Ability to drive and implement change
- Business acumen and strategic mindset
- Strong leadership skills
- Computer literacy plus advanced proficiency in MsOffice and related products (including MsTeams, Sharepoint etc)
- Pro-active, deadline driven and pays attention to detail
- A valid code 08 driver’s license and own transport is recommended
- Customer service orientation
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