Area Manager Job at CapeNature in Gatesville

Area Manager, Cape Metro

CapeNature seeks to employ an Area Manager, Cape Metro, based at the Driftsands Nature Reserve, with a Salary of R587 357 per annum (TCoE) Level 12.

CapeNature has been constituted in terms of the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board Act of 1998. CapeNature operates within a framework of good governance and regulatory compliance, driven by a clear strategy and strong focus on people performance. To further enhance and strengthen its position as a world leader in biodiversity conservation, this key position is available within our team.


Responsibilities:

·         Ensure the cascading of the regional business plans into appropriate operational plans for the Area

·         Performance manage the implementation of the Area’s operational plans to realise targets as per the approved Annual Performance Plan

·         Manage: the Conservation Services component, Community conservation including Stewardship in the Area, terrestrial protected areas and various specially funded projects including Expanded Public Works Programmes

·         Promotion of biodiversity education and awareness, including the promotion, establishment and management of sustainable conservation partnerships including volunteers, as well as the promotion of conservation as a catalyst for local economic development

·         Promote the concept of a conservation economy to make CapeNature more relevant to society

·         Manage/monitor the area’s allocated budgets

·         Manage the area’s bio-physical and moveable assets and the procurement of goods and services

·         Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports as required

·         Create and maintain a culture of excellence in client care among all staff

·         Stakeholder management and engagement on conservation matters within the Area



Minimum requirements

·         Relevant Degree in Environment Management of Natural Sciences

·         At least 5 years management and  biodiversity conservation sector experience

·         A demonstrated understanding of biodiversity issues and their associated sectors

·         An existing profile and track record of delivery in the field of biodiversity conservation, including protected area management and expansion,

·         Strong leadership and management skills and ability to function as part of a team

·         A sound knowledge of relevant environmental legislation

·         Strong coordination and administrative management capabilities

·         Experience with project monitoring and evaluation, and financial systems

·         A strong command of English as a working language both written (demonstrated writing and editing skills) and spoken is essential as well as excellent communication skills in at least one other official language of the Province

·         At least 5 years’ experience in managing staff and overseeing operational responsibilities of staff

·         A demonstrated ability to work independently and without daily supervision and guidance

·         Capacity to act as a spokesperson on biodiversity initiatives and ability to convey complex environmental issues in a powerful way to diverse audiences

·         A valid code 08 driver’s license with own transport



APPLICATIONS: To the Human Resources Managaer, Private Bag X29, Gatesville, 7766 or fax 086 210 5242 or email hrinfo@capenature.co.za on or before 22 November 2013.