Mega Living Landscape Internship (12 Months Fixed-term contract)

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Nature Conservation, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• Code 08 driver’s license is an essential requirement of the position.
• Computer Literate in MS office packages.
• Working knowledge of GIS.
• Exposure in assisting in a conservation project.
• 1-2 years working experience in the Cape Floristic Region.
• Sound report writing and presentation skills.
• High levels of personal responsibility and accountability.
• Willingness to travel is essential.
• Understanding of protected area expansion mechanisms would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of Landscape Scale Conservation practices and processes.
• Good interpersonal people skills.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing biodiversity stewardship and cross sectoral activities in priority landscapes.
• Assist with operational planning and implementation of various SANParks Mega Living Landscapes projects.
• Assist with mapping using appropriate GIS tools.
• Assist with the coordination of technical assistance interventions for stewardship sites.
• Assist with stewardship capacity building and awareness interventions.
• Assist with project management and administration (monitoring and submission of progress reports).