Requirements

• Be in possession of a degree in Nature Conservation or NQF Level 7 qualification
• A minimum of 4- 6 years of related experience in conservation
• Experience as an Environmental Management Inspector
• Driver’s licence (preferable code 10).
• Basic fire fighting
• Knowledge and application of Environmental Law
• Conflict management and problem resolution
• Computer Literacy
• Financial management
• Basic technical and mechanical skills
• Good communication skills
• An understanding of SANParks Regulations and Code of Conduct.
• Knowledge of Protected Areas Act, National Environmental Management Act

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute environmental conservation management in line with the park’s strategic management plan in the conservation section of the park.
• Ensure the ecological integrity of the park in line with the SANParks mission and vision and all relevant legislation, as well as the park management plan, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Manage, plan, co-ordinate and conduct effective anti-crime operations by effective use of available intelligence, manpower and equipment on a continued reactive and pro-active basis.
• Identification and monitoring of internal and external developments impacting the park, to mitigate potential risk.
• Natural resources management including the management and eradication of invasive alien plants, alien animals, unnatural soil erosion
• Ensure all infrastructure in the section/park is maintained to adequate standards.
• Ensure sound budget management by facilitating the procurement of goods and services, ensuring adherence to SCM policies and procedures, and overseeing inventory, stock control, and asset management.
• Promote close cooperation with neighbouring communities / private landowners and other role-players as part of constituency building and economic empowerment within the region.
• Ensure active engage with stakeholders through participation in the park’s forum and other related structures.
• Ensure the protection of the conservation estate and territorial integrity by enforcing compliance with the relevant conservation legislations.
• Protection of endangered/high value species
• Ensures that regulations, conditions, and procedures protect all SANParks’ staff and visitors.
• Contribute to a more representative conservation estate in the area by implementing practices such as prescribed burning for ecological enhancement.
• Ensure adequate control of visitor activities in accordance with the safety and security plan.
• Enforces health and safety monitoring, recording, educating, maintenance, and improvement.
• To positively lead, manage and develop Human Capital of the Section and encourage participatory management
• Ensure the compilation and monitoring of performance contracts while managing the performance of BSP activities in the park.