Our client based in Cape Town, providing environmental services and consulting, is currently seeking a Bird and Bat Specialist.
Main Job Function
- Species Identification: Ability to identify various bird and bat species based on visual and auditory cues.
- Monitoring Techniques: Proficiency in using monitoring tools.
- Data Collection: Experience in collecting and recording data on bird and bat populations, behaviours, and habitats.
- Habitat Assessment: Knowledge of different habitats preferred by birds and bats, and ability to assess habitat quality and suitability for these species.
- Fieldwork Skills: Strong skills in conducting field surveys, including setting up monitoring stations, conducting transects, and following standardized protocols.
- Data Analysis: Capability to analyse monitoring data using statistical tools and software to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
- Report Writing: Effective communication skills to document findings, prepare reports, and present results to stakeholders.
- Conservation Knowledge: Understanding of conservation issues affecting bird and bat populations, and knowledge of conservation strategies and practices.
- Safety Awareness: Adherence to safety protocols while working in the field, including awareness of risks such as wildlife encounters and environmental hazards.
Qualifications
- Matric
- Postgraduate Science Degree in the environmental field.
Criteria
- 3 years of successful private sector experience across South Africa
- Professionally registered with SACNASP
- Renewable energy sector experience ideal
- Attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and quality control of the highest standard.
- Ability to understand and demonstrate how to manage clients and projects
- Ability to effectively manage complex projects, timelines, and scenarios
- May include travel across Africa
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
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