JOB TITLE: Executive Director: Conservation Management Support
CapeNature seeks to employ an Executive Director: Conservation Management Support on a 5 Year contract psoition, renewable at the 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 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 above key position is available within our management team.
You will be appointed as Executive Director: Conservation Management Support from 1 February 2014 to ensure continuity and seamlessness within the organisation. This will be a five year contract appointment subject to a 12 month probation period and the conclusion of an annual renewable Performance Agreement. The appointment will be in line with the Employment Equity Plan of CapeNature. Qualifications and experience will determine the total cost of the remuneration package. You will be required to disclose your financial interests.
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 effective implementation of collaborative projects with Department of Environmental Affairs and Development planning.
Strategic Financial and Human Resource Management of the Directorate.
Key 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.
Applicants from historically disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 21 days of the closing date must please accept that their applications were not successful.
CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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: 20 December 2013 (Please note the closing date has been extended)
Kindly note that candidates that applied previously should not re-apply.
CapeNature seeks to employ an Executive Director: Conservation Management Support on a 5 Year contract psoition, renewable at the 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 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 above key position is available within our management team.
You will be appointed as Executive Director: Conservation Management Support from 1 February 2014 to ensure continuity and seamlessness within the organisation. This will be a five year contract appointment subject to a 12 month probation period and the conclusion of an annual renewable Performance Agreement. The appointment will be in line with the Employment Equity Plan of CapeNature. Qualifications and experience will determine the total cost of the remuneration package. You will be required to disclose your financial interests.
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 effective implementation of collaborative projects with Department of Environmental Affairs and Development planning.
Strategic Financial and Human Resource Management of the Directorate.
Key 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.
Applicants from historically disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 21 days of the closing date must please accept that their applications were not successful.
CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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: 20 December 2013 (Please note the closing date has been extended)
Kindly note that candidates that applied previously should not re-apply.
