Nature Conservator Job at CapeNature in Gatesville

Nature Conservator, Betty's Bay MPA (3-Year Contract)

CapeNature seeks to employ a Nature Conservator, Betty's Bay Marine Protected Area on a

3 year contract with a salary of R 275 741 per annum (TCoE) Level 8.

Responsibilities:

¨     Provide assistance with day to day management of the Betty’s Bay Marine Protected Area (MPA) and report to the Conservation Manager

¨     Data collection and capturing, monitoring and assisting with research projects

¨     Supervision of Staff

¨     Carry out administrative duties

¨    Perform law enforcement duties and provide support to Environmental Crime Investigation Services in the marine environs

¨     Ensure compliance with relevant legislation

·       Co-ordination of biodiversity management activities

·       Improve publicity and public buy-in

·      Co-ordinate capacity building of MPA / reserve personnel

·       Increase landowner/ community commitment to conservation of the marine environment

·    Establish & Maintain partnerships (e.g. Liaise with DAFF compliance staff for joint operations.)

·      Local biodiversity conservation in LED

·     Assist in compiling and updating of the management plan, master plan, strategic plan and APO for the MPA

·       Adherence to all Health & Safety requirements.

¨     Assist with environmental education, extension services and interpretation

¨     Maintenance and control of infrastructure and other assets.

¨     Assist with eco-tourism and community conservation

¨     Ensure expenditure control, asset management

 Requirements:

¨        A diploma Fisheries Resource Management or relevant qualification

¨        At least three years appropriate conservation experience within the marine environment

¨        Knowledge of environmental legislation (e.g. MLRA, etc)

¨        Skippers License (15 Nautical miles)

¨        Peace Officer and/or Fisheries Control Officer

¨        Computer literacy (Windows, MS Office)

¨        Proficiency in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape

¨        Physical fitness to perform duties under physically demanding conditions

¨        A valid drivers license, ability to drive on 4x4 terrain

¨        Excellent interpersonal and communication and written skills

¨        Good swimmer

¨        Willingness to work irregular hours, over time and to perform “stand-by” duties

¨        A valid EB drivers license

¨        Good interpersonal and communication and written skills

Recommended Competencies:

¨        Accredited MPA Management course

¨        EMI course

¨        Commercial/Scientific Class IV Diver

¨        Firearm Competency Certificate

Enquiries: Mark Johns 028 271 5138 or Andrie van Niekerk 082 453 0835

APPLICATIONS: To Manager Human Resources, CapeNature, Private Bag X 29, Gatesville, 7766 or fax to 086 210 5242 or email to hrinfo@capenature.co.za on or before 6 December 2013.