Our Client is a mixed-use development in Cape Town combining office, retail, residential and leisure components in an integrated, stimulating and aesthetically pleasing urban environment.
They are looking for a Nature Conservation Officer to assist in the management, promotion and improvement of the environmentally important areas within Century City through conservation, publicity and scientific monitoring.
Job requirements:
• Contribute to planning and policy development for the sustainable management and maintenance of the wetlands and the canal system.
• Monitor biodiversity and assist in the development of maintenance plans.
• Assist in the in re-establishing of rare and endangered plant species within the ephemeral pans.
• Implement the ongoing development and maintenance of the precincts infrastructure as an educational & recreation destination
• Provide support to the other environmental teams
• Conduct ECO site audits in the line with CEMP’s for construction sites.
• Proactively contribute as a member of the management team to achieve companywide strategies and objectives.
Minimum Requirements / Formal Qualifications:
• National Diploma: Nature Conservation or equivalent qualifications.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing a Conservation area.
• Code 8 Drivers license (Code 10 would be an added advantage).
• MS Office literate.
Competencies Required:
• Strong organizational, supervision, problem-solving and self-motivational skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with staff.
• The ability to work efficiently and productively, within a team and without supervision at times.
• Ability to conduct research and produce environmental reports, worksheets and interpretive displays.
• General maintenance knowledge would be an added advantage.