Executive Director Job at CapeNature in Cape Town

CapeNature seeks to employ an Executive Director: Conservation Management Support on a 5 Year contract position, renewable, Head Office, Cape Town with a salary of R771 306 per annum (TCoE) Level 13.



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 clear strategies and a 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:

·           Fulfil the roles, functions and responsibilities required of CapeNature’s conservation management decision support programmes and strategies.

·           Assume overall accountability for the performance and day-to-day functioning of all units of the directorate and for the management and the driving of partnership initiatives.

·           Undertake overall responsibility for the building of appropriate skills and capabilities related to conservation management.

·           Advise on and monitor the maximizing of conservation and social outcomes within available budgets.

·           Oversee the development of applicable biodiversity and conservation policy and systems.

·           Ensure 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.

·           Position CapeNature to fulfil a leadership role in participating and providing specialist input into corporate, local, regional and national biodiversity programmes, projects, policies and initiatives.

·           Ensure implementation of collaborative projects with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development planning.

·           Strategic Financial and Human Resource Management of the Directorate.



Requirements:

·           MSc or equivalent higher qualification in the Natural Sciences

·           8 years’ experience in the conservation sector or an applicable management environment.

·           Additional qualification in project management, human resources management, financial management and / or any other management qualification would be an advantage.

·           In-depth knowledge of the functioning of ecological processes and conservation management.

·           Knowledge and experience of applicable environmental legal matters and the implementation thereof.

·           Potential to advise on and monitor the maximizing of conservation and social outcomes.

·           Thorough working knowledge of the 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 Licence 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



OR          Email     :               hrinfo@capenature.co.za



Enquiries:             Ms Chamilla Thebus - Tel 021 483 0049



Closing Date for Application:          29 November 2013