Executive Director Conservation Management Job at CapeNature in Cape Town

CapeNature seeks to employ an Executive Director:  Conservation Management on a 5 Year contract position, renewable, Head Office, Cape town with a salary of R 771 306 per annum (TcoE) Level 13.

CapeNature has been constituted in terms of the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board Act, 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, the following key position is available within our Management Team.   


Responsibilities:

    Overall strategic management of conservation management
    Conservation management and monitoring at protected area and landscape levels
    Ensuring progressive Integrated Catchment Management, which includes fire management and alien vegetation management
    Ensuring progressive operationalisation of various CapeNature programmes
    Effective co-ordination of various programmes such as Working for Water, Working on Fire, Working for Wetlands
    Effective co-ordination of various EPWP programmes
    Assume overall responsibility for the initiation, driving and management of applicable partnership development and for the building of appropriate skills and capabilities related to conservation management
    Advise on and monitor the maximizing of conservation and social outcomes within the available budgets
    Oversee the development of applicable biodiversity and conservation policy systems
    Regular communication and liaison with conservation institutions, partners and stakeholders in order to ensure, maintain and improve the technical decision support base of conservation management
    Ensure implementation of collaborative projects with Department of Environmental Affairs and Development planning
    Strategic Financial and Human Resource Management of the Directorate

Requirements:

    B Degree in Nature Conservation and a relevant post graduate degree
    Appropriate Master’s Degree will be advantageous
    8 Years’ senior management experience in the Conservation Sector
    Proven track record of managing significant conservation estates at both area and landscape levels
    Practical strategic leadership skills and ability to function as part of a team at several levels
    Ability to participate in public engagements and interact with the media
    An understanding and support of inter-governmental relations and co-operative governance
    A good understanding of the operating environment of a Conservation public entity in the South African context
    Knowledge of relevant legislation
    Thorough working knowledge of MS Office
    Experience in, and knowledge of, information management
    A valid EB (08) driver’s license and willingness to regularly travel extensively throughout the Western Cape Province and elsewhere as required

Personal attributes:

    A mature, stable person with strong leadership, conceptual and formulation skills and strategic vision, and a demonstrated ability to lead a team and to be part of the Executive Management Team
    Exceptional communicator, including strong advocacy, interpersonal, planning, people management and conflict resolution skills
    Ability to regularly work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

To apply, please send your application, along with a motivational letter, CV, 3 contactable referees, certified copies of qualifications, Driver’s License and ID.

Competency assessment, background and reference checking and qualification verification will be performed as part of the selection process.

 Applications to:

CapeNature

HR Manager – Recruitment & Selection

PGWC Shared Services Centre

Cnr. Bosduif and Volstruis streets

Bridgetown, 7766



Or            Email:    Hrinfo@capenature.co.za



Enquiries:             Ms Chamilla Thebus - Tel 021 483 0049



Closing Date for Application:   29 November 2013