Programme Manager Job at CapeNature in Gatesville

Programme Manager: Integrated Catchment Management

CapeNature seeks to employ a Programme Manager to provide a strategic leadership and direction in fire and related catchment management activities pursuant to all biodiversity and social mandates of the organization. Salary R587 357 per annum (TCoE) - Level 12.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Facilitate, co-ordinate and provide strategic input into all catchment management related issues, including fire management and relevant projects within CapeNature to ensure maximum conservation and socio-economic outcomes

·         Promote an integrated catchment approach to fire, catchment and alien vegetation management

·         Facilitate and promote the implementation of “best practice” within the catchment and infrastructure management mandate of CapeNature

·         Mobilisation and maintenance of internal and external capacity in pursuit of programme objectives (including building and maintenance of internal as well as external partnerships)

·         Enhance the resource capacity (human and equipment) and resource use within the organization through training and setting of standards

·         Facilitate the implementation of Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) standards

·         Provide strategic and functional leadership to, and overall management of the catchment management team, including capacity building and mentorship

·         Represent CapeNature at local, national and international forums

·         Interpretation and execution of the corporate vision and policy, as well as relevant legislation

·         Overall financial, human resources and asset management of the component



REQUIREMENTS:

·         A tertiary qualification in the natural or environmental sciences and/or conservation management

·         At least 5-7 years managerial experience in a biodiversity environment, including fire, catchment and fynbos ecosystem management

·         Appropriate and demonstrable fire management experience

·         Incident Command qualifications (preferably ICS 400 or ICS 420) and skills

·         Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation

·         Sound interpersonal and communication skills

·         Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint) and demonstrable proficiency in Geographical Information Systems (ArcView)

·         A valid Code 08 drivers license, with own reliable vehicle and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Western Cape Province

·         Bilingualism in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape Province



ENQUIRIES: Dr Ernst Baard on 021 483 0013

APPLICATIONS: Please send a letter of application, a Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and your identity document to: The Human Resources Manager, Private Bag X29, Gatesville, 7766 or fax to 086 210 5242 or email hrinfo@capenature.co.za on or before 11 November 2013.