Environmental Officer Production Grade A

Requirements

An NQF 6 qualification in Nature Conservation / Wildlife Management / Environmental Management / Natural Sciences or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) years’ working experience in the Nature Conservation field. SAPS Firearm Competency Certificate. Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). No criminal record. Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of Nature Reserve Management and Nature Conservation legislations and policies. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret directives, policy, guidelines, environmental legislation and multilateral environmental agreements. Compiling of reports. Ability to use a firearm. Computer literacy. Analysis skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Communication skills. People management. Conflict management and problem-solving skills. Change and diversity management skills. Planning and organizing skills. Policy formulation skills. Financial management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and implement conservation management program in the nature reserve. Plan an implements law enforcement programs in the nature reserve. Promote biodiversity conservation awareness. Promote ecosystem functioning activities of the reserve. Infrastructure management services within the nature reserve. Plan and undertake surveys and recording of data in the reserve. Maintenance of infrastructure and recreational facilities. Conduct stakeholder engagement programmes. Perform tourism management activities as well as the management of administration and related functions. Perform all administrative and relations functions at the nature reserve. Manage and facilitate resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691