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TOURISM LIAISON OFFICER (LEVEL 5) - ROCHERPAN NATURE RESERVE & BIRD ISLAND
CapeNature
Velddrif, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 03 September 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Eco-tourism and Access
Business Unit: Tourism Operations
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R262 992 - R262 992 per annum
 
Job Description
CapeNature seeks to employ a qualified, experienced, and motivated individual, an opportunity to co-ordinate its tourism offering at Rocherpan and Bird Island Nature Reserves. Rocherpan Nature Reserve is a coastal reserve on the West Coast, teeming with birding and colourful wildflowers. It offers tourism accommodation cottages, as well as day activities such as picnicking, hiking, angling and bird watching. Bird Island lies off the shore of Lambert’s Bay and is one of only six sites world-wide where gannets breed.

The successful individual will be based at Rocherpan Nature Reserve, located near Velddrif. On-site accommodation will be available on the reserve, at a subsidized rate.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

KPA 1 – Implementation of Tourism Operational Systems

• Work with various teams to implement operational systems which drive a consistently high level of service excellence across all aspects of eco-tourism operations and the guest experience.
• Take the lead on all finance, recruitment within tourism and administrative related duties on-reserve.

KPA 2 – Coordination of key Tourism programs

• On-the-Ground assistance to coordinate the deliverables of key improvement and repair projects, regular maintenance and drive the support required in Product Development, all of which is underpinned by elements of innovation and green technology solutions.

KPA 3 – Internal & External stakeholder relationship

• Maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders which contributes to the delivery of the overall strategic plans of the department, and to ensure that the reserves tourism product is top of mind.

KPA 4 – Team motivation

• Support, motivate and coordinate the services of a high performing internal team and contractors (where relevant) to deliver successfully on the strategic operational plans.

KPA 5 – Service excellence standards

• Maintain the relationship, contract and ensuring service excellence standards offered by concessionaire partnerships and external contractors. In addition, input into identifying and researching new opportunities to grow the experience offering and facilities at reserve level.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A formal Tourism / Hospitality / Business related qualification with at least (3) three years’ appropriate tourism/hospitality industry experience.
• A valid Code B drivers’ license.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Packages.
• Excellent communication, project coordination, time & budget management, and customer relations skills.
• Language proficiency in two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western
• Cape.
• No Criminal record

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Experience in an eco-tourism environment is advantageous.
• Demonstrate experience managing accommodation/eco-tourism facilities.
• Background knowledge of nature-based tourism and conservation
• Working knowledge of the RoomSeeker reservations system will be an advantage, but not a key requirement.

 

Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/
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Closing Date: 3 September2024
 
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CONSERVATION MANAGER ON RESERVE (LEVEL 10) - LIMIETBERG NATURE RESERVE, PAARL REGIONAL OFFICE
CapeNature
Paarl, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 30 August 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape Central
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R711 523 - R822 714 per annum
 
Job Description
This position is suited to a dedicated conservationist who would like to contribute meaningfully to the conservation of biodiversity through protected area management, protected area expansion, compliance and law enforcement, support for eco-tourism and access, environmental learning and stakeholder relations within the Witzenberg Landscape Unit, specifically responsible for Limietberg Nature Reserve.
The successful candidate will report to the Landscape Unit Manager | Witzenberg.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enhance biodiversity resilience through targeted ecosystem conservation and restoration initiatives

• Targeted conservation and restoration initiatives and interventions informed by knowledge and management best practice are implemented.
• Protected Area is managed according to a management plan and prioritized action plans.
• Priority landscapes are protected, restored and conserved.
• Conservation operations are optimized through planned METT actions and interventions.
• Priority ecological infrastructure areas are restored and protected.

 
Lead landscape conservation and stewardship in ways that address biodiversity loss.

• Biodiversity legal mandate is implemented through compliance and enforcement actions.
• Protected area expansion planning priorities and associated conservation intelligence are implemented.
• Actions to improve the conservation status of priority species and ecosystems are implemented.
• Functional partnerships addressing biodiversity loss are developed and maintained.
• Landscape ecological and human well-being is promoted through a landscape environmental interpretation and awareness plan.

 
Promote the biodiversity economy, and enhance biodiversity access and sustainable use

• Job opportunities are created through implementation of Natural Resource Management programmes.
• Contractor development and work opportunities are enhanced through environmental programmes implemented (Integrated Catchment Management, Expanded Public Works).
• Sustainable harvesting of natural products is facilitated.
• Biodiversity economy activities are implemented in identified nodes.
• Livelihood support is established for local communities.

Advocate for behavioural change and promote voluntary compliance

• Local community involvement in Protected Area management is established.
• Stakeholder engagement is enhanced through targeted interventions.
• Compliance plans for all On and Off Reserve components are in place.
• Biodiversity permits are issued within legislated time frames.

Assume overall accountability for ensuring performance, governance and risk management

• An enabling environment is created for formal partnerships to mitigate risks to biodiversity.
• Management structures are in place and infrastructure is fit for purpose.
• All relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies and standards are in place and adhered to.
• Governance is enhanced by adherence to corporate policies and standards.
• Performance is enhanced through effective and efficient staff performance.

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Nature Conservation / equivalent qualification at NQF 6 in a Nature Conservation field
• Five years’ management experience in the Conservation Sector
• Incident Command Training (ICS 100, ICS 200)
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office and GIS.
• A valid EB (08) driver’s license, willingness to travel regularly and ability to drive on 4x4 terrain
• Bilingualism in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape
• No criminal record.
• Physical fitness to perform duties in rugged mountainous terrain

 
RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Post-graduate Degree in Nature Conservation, Natural Sciences and/or Sustainable Development will be advantageous.
• IC Type 5 Single Resource / Fire Boss Level 1 or Position Specific ICS Training
• Experience in Fynbos Fire Management & Alien Vegetation Management
• Proven track record of managing a protected area and sound interpersonal, communication and people management skills
• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Exceptional ability to work effectively within teams (as a leader and as team member)
• Proven written and communication skills
• Exceptional financial management skills
• Project Management experience in landscape conservation, world heritage site management, disaster management and/or landscape partnerships will be advantageous.

 
Competencies

• Effective people management skills
• Strong analytical and strategic skills
• Financial management
• Strong leadership skills
• Exceptional ability to work effectively within teams (as a leader and as team member)
• Managerial and Project Management experience
• High levels of personal responsibility and accountability
• Sound interpersonal, communication and people management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Good project planning and organizing skills
• Ability to function independently and within a team
• High competency in computer literacy and report writing skills
• Physical fitness to perform duties and inspections
• Ability to work under pressure
• Competency in conflict resolution
• Understanding of Environmental Legislation

 
 
GENERAL:
Kindly note that it is compulsory to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund. If you are an existing member to a Medical Aid you are required to provide a copy of such membership before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature.
Note that a valid driver’s license is essential as this post offers an excellent opportunity to travel and view the biodiversity that we need to conserve for a sustainable future.
No accommodation will be provided for this position.  


“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.”
 
Apply online: https://capenature.simply.hr/
 
Closing date: 30 August 2024
 
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