CAPENATURE

 

 

 

CONSERVATION ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2), DE MOND NATURE RESERVE

Bredasdorp, Western Cape

Permanent

 

Closing Date 04 May 2026

 

Job Details

Division: Conservation Operations

Business Unit: Landscape South

Minimum experience: Entry Level

Company primary industry: Environmental Services

Job functional area: Operations

Salary: R188 766 - R208 662 per annum

 

Job Description

CapeNature seeks to appoint a dynamic and committed individual to undertake and assist with daily nature conservation operations and eco-tourism operations, including administrative duties and maintenance and repair of infrastructure, equipment and eco-tourism products at the De Mond Nature Reserve.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

KRA 1 – NATURE CONSERVATION AND INTEGRATED CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT

  • Assist with field tasks related to nature conservation, monitoring and surveillance
  • Assist with integrated annual operations and work plan tasks
  • Assist with the implementation of ecological programmes and monitoring and surveillance, data collection and record keeping
  • Assist with alien invasive plant density verifications and inspections and firebreak assessments and inspections
  • Execute firefighting duties as per standards and protocols
  • Assist with risks, threats and hazards identification and report to management
  • Assist with fauna and flora management on the reserve; indigenous, invasive and exotic
  • Assist with the ecological restoration of degraded areas
  • Perform stand-by duties as per duty rosters and respond timeously to call outs and incident response

 

KRA 2 – ECO-TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

  • Provide visitors with information regarding the nature reserve, fauna, flora and conditions for access to the nature reserve
  • Assist with gate guard duties when gate guards are on training or engaged with other duties as assigned by management
  • Monitor and manage visitor behaviour and report incidents
  • Ensure CapeNature’s customer care principles are maintained and implemented
  • Assist with guest check-in and check-out procedures
  • Assist with search and rescue operations in keeping with protocols and procedures
  • Assist stakeholder engagement officers and field rangers with the implementation of environmental education and awareness programmes
  • Perform Environment Control Officer (ECO) duties for film / photo shoots and events

 

KRA 3 – MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT

  • Ensure the terrain is clean, neat and tidy at all times
  • Undertake and/or assist with structure protection of office and eco-tourism nodes
  • Manage stores and associated assets
  • Identify maintenance needs and assist with the development of maintenance and repairs schedules:
  • Office buildings and stores, accommodation units, camping and picnic areas, ablutions and pools
  • Roads, trails, walkways and boardwalks
  • Fences, gates, booms and access management structures, and other infrastructure, e.g. water reticulation systems
  • Tools and equipment
  • Vehicles
  • Gardens and terrain
  • Signage (for operational and visitor information purposes)
  • Implement the maintenance schedule as prescribed

 

KRA 4 – OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS), ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES

  • Participate in OHS assessments and OHS toolbox talks and provide input for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA)
  • Ensure compliance with OHS procedures and standards
  • Assist with identification and mitigation of risks and threats in the work environment.
  • Assist with obtaining quotes for purchases related to duties.
  • Assist with administrative duties as and when required and adhere to CapeNature protocols and procedures
  • Assist with the preparation of fire logs and reports as and when required
  • From time to time, assist with supervision of contract staff and students
  • As and when required, assist with training of contract staff and students
  • Participate in meetings as required by management
  • Undertake transport duties

 

KRA 5 – LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING

  • Assist with patrols as per compliance plans and duty roster
  • Report instances of unauthorised activities and/or non-compliance with access permit conditions
  • Undertake permit checks and inspections at entrance points and within the Nature Reserve
  • Participate in law enforcement operations and the manning of observation points
  • Assist in the response to incidents of non-compliance / unauthorised activities

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience

  • Grade 12
  • At least two years of related experience
  • A valid code B driver’s license at least two years old from the date of issue
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, Internet and online platforms)
  • No criminal record

 

COMPETENCIES:

  • Knowledge of nature-based tourism and nature conservation
  • Willingness to work irregular hours and after hours such as on weekends and public holidays and perform standby duties as per duty roster
  • Physical fitness and ability to spend long hours outdoors often under strenuous conditions, undertake foot and vehicular/vessel patrols, search and rescue and firefighting and alien invasive species clearing operations
  • Ability to repair and maintain equipment and infrastructure
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Supervisory skills
  • Conflict management skills
  • Professional communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to live and work in a remote environment with limited connectivity at times

Recommendation/Added Advantage:

  • Experience in tool and equipment operation and repair and maintenance with accredited certificates.
  • Power tool repair and maintenance experience
  • General infrastructure repair and maintenance
  • Stores management experience
  • First Aid Certificate

 

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

  • 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle.
  • Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees.
  • Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape.
  • Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines.
  • Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
  • The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.

 

Kindly Note:

“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package”.

Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise a post should it be deemed necessary within its sole discretion.


No accommodation offered.

 

Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/

 

Closing Date: 4 May 2026

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPLIANCE OFFICER (LEVEL 7), BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION - CAPE TOWN OFFICE

Cape Town, Western Cape

Permanent

 

Closing Date 04 May 2026

 

Job Details

Department: other

Minimum experience: Entry Level

Company primary industry: Environmental Services

Job functional area: Operations

Salary: R433 948 - R500 815 per annum

 

Job Description

CapeNature is looking for a Compliance Officer to join our Biodiversity Conservation unit. This position is suited to a competent, analytical, dedicated, innovative and professional person to assist with the administration of environmental legislation, directives and policies of fauna, flora, hunting and CITES. The ideal candidate should have well developed interpersonal, communication and writing skills and have a high level of professionalism.

The successful candidate will report to the Team Leader: Compliance in the Biodiversity Capabilities Directorate of CapeNature.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Direct and enable the development and integration of knowledge, planning and monitoring systems to advance the practice of biodiversity conservation and integrated catchment management
  • To contribute to the development of strategic plans focusing on areas of high conservation value, which requires compliance action to achieve the necessary conservation objectives.
  • To contribute to the development of biodiversity plans and strategies as well monitoring and assessment reports.
  • Contribute to the development of systems, decision-making processes, models, policies, strategies, and protocols to support the implementation of strategic adaptive management.
  • To contribute to the implementation of compliance strategies by CapeNature to ensure and regulate the sustainable use of biodiversity, mitigate, and curb the impact of unsustainable and harmful activities on biodiversity.

 

  1. Direct, develop and integrate effective conservation, biodiversity legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • To control compliance with policies, conditions, procedures and directives with regards to environmental legislation.
  • To contribute to the timeous, lawful, compliant and consistent authorisations for biodiversity use.
  • To process permit applications within legislation timeframes
  • To capture complete permit applications and permits finalised on manual tracker.
  • To check entries on manual tracking of permit turnaround times to identify and facilitate areas for improvement.
  • Responsible to capture and maintain data for legislative compliance reports (Quarterly BABS Research Permit Report, Annual CITES report, Annual Professional Hunting Report and Annual Bontebok Register)

  1. Generate compliance impact through the enablement, development and integration of leading-edge technologies, practice, policy, science, and innovation
  • Responsible for issuing of permits in the electronic permit system and maintain the integrity and reliability of data input in the permit system.
  • Responsible for the compilation of reports and database management.
  • To contribute to the improvement of web-based integrated conservation and biodiversity management systems.
  • Coordinate, consolidate and compile technical reports.
  • Contribute to, develop, expand, maintain, and improve inventories and databases.

 

  1. Engage, collaborate and direct engagement with strategic partners for advancing, securing and enabling the development and deployment of biodiversity compliance capabilities
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure compliance and build capacity in operations.
  • Responsible to supply guidance and advise to staff and clients with regards to environmental and legislative issues.
  • Client liaison with regards to awareness and to promote and improve biodiversity regulatory compliance of mandated legislation to improve biodiversity conservation.

 

  1. Development of biodiversity compliance capability, capacity and the integration of innovation and technology
  • Provide advisory, regulatory and liaison support functions.
  • Provide appropriate support to CapeNature personnel and role-players, related to compliance procedures, guidelines and policies.
  • Provide training, mentoring and skills development of CapeNature staff and stakeholders in the landscape to ensure compliance.
  • To raise awareness within the regulated community regarding applicable legislation and how it relates to environmental management and biodiversity conservation.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS::

Mandatory: Qualifications and Experience

  • NQF 5 (Higher certificate) or higher with relevant administrative experience.
  • 2-3 years administrative experience
  • Bilingualism in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape.
  • Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI) Course (Grade 2 or higher)
  • Excellent communication in English both written and spoken.
  • In possession of a valid driver’s license with the willingness to travel when required
  • No criminal record

 

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of the Nature Conservation Ordinance 19 of 1974 and good knowledge of environmental legislation.
  • General knowledge of South African law.
  • Good communication, written and verbal skills.
  • Good organizational and administrative skills.
  • Good inter-personal skills
  • Good analytical, problem-solving skills; accuracy and numeral skills.
  • Ability to work independently under pressure within targeted timelines.
  • Sound computer literacy including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic permit system.

Recommendation/Added Advantage:

  • Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI) designation

 

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

  • 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle.
  • Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees.
  • Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape.
  • Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines.
  • Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
  • The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.

 

Kindly note that it is compulsory to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund. In the event that 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.

“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package”.

Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise a post should it be deemed necessary within its sole discretion.

 

Apply online: https://capenature.simply.hr

 

Closing Date: 4 May 2026

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (LEVEL 9), BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION - CAPE TOWN OFFICE

Cape Town, Western Cape

Permanent

 

Closing Date 27 April 2026

 

Job Details

Department: other

Minimum experience: Mid-Senior

Company primary industry: Environmental Services

Job functional area: Operations

Salary: R603 216 - R697 208 per annum

 

Job Description

CapeNature is looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our Biodiversity Conservation unit. This position is suited to a competent, analytical, dedicated, innovative and professional conservationist who understands the relationship between the conservation and management of biodiversity, CapeNature’s legal obligations, mandate, and environmental protection. 

The successful candidate will report to the Capability Manager: Biodiversity Conservation in the Biodiversity Capabilities Directorate of CapeNature.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Direct and enable the development and integration of knowledge, planning and monitoring systems to advance the practice of biodiversity conservation and integrated catchment management
  • To contribute to the development of strategic plans focusing on areas of high conservation value, which requires compliance action to achieve the necessary conservation objectives.
  • To contribute to the development of biodiversity plans and strategies as well monitoring and assessment reports.
  • Contribute to the development of systems, decision-making processes, models, policies, strategies, and protocols to support the implementation of strategic adaptive management.
  • To facilitate the implementation of compliance strategies by CapeNature to ensure and regulate the sustainable use of biodiversity, mitigate, and curb the impact of unsustainable and harmful activities on biodiversity.

 

  1. Develop and integrate effective conservation, biodiversity legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • Contribute to the development of biodiversity legislation and policies.
  • Provide specialist recommendations on applications and enquiries.
  • Review and recommend compliance reports and submissions.
  • Review and recommend compliance designations.
  • Comments on legislation and policies.
  • To enable development and integration of knowledge systems, planning systems and monitoring systems to improve compliance.
  • To assist with the implementation of biodiversity legislation and to support the implementation of biodiversity policies by CapeNature.
  • To ensure activities for CapeNature at the Ports of Entry for all legislation delegated to CapeNature are compliant.

 

  1. Generate compliance impact through the enablement, development and integration of leading-edge technologies, practice, policy, science, and innovation
  • Contribute to the generation and dissemination evidence-based knowledge.
  • Coordinate, consolidate and compile technical reports.
  • Draft and provide statements in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act and additional witness statements after plant species are identified.
  • Testify in court.
  • Contribute to, develop, expand, maintain, and improve inventories, collections, and databases.
  • Conduct, facilitate, evaluate, and report on surveillance, monitoring, and research.
  • Contribute to biodiversity mainstreaming and formal stakeholder engagements in line with organisational strategy.
  • Report on results of research, surveillance and monitoring in technical and formal reports, conference presentations, public or institutional lectures, debates and panels, and information leaflets.

 

  1. Engage, collaborate and direct engagement with strategic partners for advancing, securing and enabling the development and deployment of biodiversity compliance capabilities
  •  Liaise and collaborate with international / domestic environmental authorities as well as tertiary education institutions, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders on compliance and enforcement capacity-development initiatives.
  • Engage with institutions, stakeholders, and partners in the landscape to investigate a voluntary compliance approach, build capacity and to ensure a pro-active compliance and enforcement service in operations.
  • Contribute to the development of collaborative partnerships to leverage optimal output including the development of funded projects to support the strategic objectives of CapeNature.
  • Maintain collaborations and partnerships to augment capacity and capability.
  • Develop partnerships aimed at harnessing unique expertise or capabilities which exist in partner organisations, and which are rare or unique in South Africa.
  • Attract funding (investment, collaboration, or sponsorship) or secure partnerships through the provision of technical and specialist expertise in the preparation of proposals or agreements, networking and lobbying with appropriate partners to generate appropriate funds/co-funding/support to pursue the strategic objectives of CapeNature.
  • To develop strategic partnerships aimed at harnessing unique compliance expertise or capabilities.
  • To engage across sectors to promote and improve biodiversity regulatory compliance of mandated legislation to improve biodiversity conservation.

 

  1. Development of biodiversity compliance capability, capacity and the integration of innovation and technology
  • Provide decision, advisory, regulatory and liaison support functions.
  • Increase biodiversity crime compliance capacity within CapeNature and amongst external law enforcement partners.
  • Provide appropriate support to CapeNature personnel and external law enforcement role-players, related to compliance procedures and policies involving compliance related activities.
  • Provide capacity development support to operational projects of national, provincial, and municipal EMIs and other compliance role-players.
  • Facilitate, and participate in national and provincial environmental compliance and enforcement (both basic and specialized) capacity-building programmes for key role-players, including national, provincial, and municipal EMIs, prosecutors and other compliance and enforcement role-players.
  • Provide strategic support to CapeNature personnel related to compliance procedures, guidelines, and policies.
  • Develop compliance training curriculum.
  • Provide training, mentoring and skills development of CapeNature staff and stakeholders in the landscape to ensure compliance.
  • Deploy innovation to develop human and knowledge capital towards achieving the strategic objectives of CapeNature.
  • Develop human capital: self, personnel, interns and post-graduate students through coaching, mentoring, work assignment, structured training, and appropriate supervision to maximise human capabilities in line with the needs of CapeNature.
  • Develop, adopt, and implement improved (innovation, technology) ways of working and guide change.
  • Develop and improve lateral succession and progression through broadening skills sets and technical and specialist competencies.
  • To devolve internal and external compliance capacity and capability.
  • To raise awareness within the regulated community regarding applicable legislation and how it relates to environmental management and biodiversity conservation.



REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory: Qualifications and Experience

  • A national diploma in the field of Nature Conservation and / or and / or Environmental Management (NQF 6).
  • At least three years’ experience working in the field of nature conservation and environmental management compliance monitoring and enforcement.
  • Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI) Course (Grade 2 or higher)
  • Excellent communication in English both written and spoken.
  • In possession of a valid driver’s license
  • No criminal record



Recommended:

  • Applied knowledge and understanding of nature conservation legislation and policies
  • Knowledge of inspection procedures, requirements and reports
  • Applied knowledge and understanding of Criminal Procedure Act and criminal law and its requirements
  • Applied knowledge and understanding of related legislation (g.Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act).
  • Applied knowledge and understanding of biodiversity law enforcement and human rights (i.e. Bill of Rights)
  • Applied knowledge and understanding of CapeNature’s permit system as well as of CITES with regard to permits, procedures and species listings
  • Applied knowledge and understanding of investigation procedures
  • Applied knowledge and understanding of crime scene analysis
  • Applied knowledge and understanding of court procedures
  • Applied knowledge and understanding of the classification and identification of fauna and flora
  • Peace Officers’ course
  • GIS course

Competencies:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English, with the ability to present case evidence in court in a clear and logical manner.
  • Correct interpretation and application of relevant legislation
  • Ability to make accountable, on-the-spot decisions under pressure with proper regard for reasonableness and fairness and to implement such decisions.
  • Good problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify potential defence strategies and the ability to counter such strategies by pro-active investigation.
  • Good organization skills
  • Good inter-personal skills
  • Good Presentation/Public Speaking skills
  • Good administrative skills with regard to reports and docket compilation
  • Good computer literacy, including working knowledge of the MSOffice suite and GIS

 

Kindly note:

“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package”.

 It is encouraged to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund.  In the event that you are an existing member of a Medical Aid, you are required to provide a copy of such membership registration before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature.

 

AS AN EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

  • 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle
  • Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees
  • Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape
  • Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines
  • Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
  • The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.

 

Apply via: https://capenature.simplify.hr/

 

Closing Date: 27 April 2026

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST (LEVEL 11), BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION - CAPE TOWN OFFICE

Cape Town, Western Cape

Permanent

 

Closing Date 27 April 2026

 

Job Details

Division: Biodiversity Capabilities

Business Unit: Biodiversity Conservation

Minimum experience: Mid-Senior

Company primary industry: Environmental Services

Job functional area: Operations

Salary: R896 444 - R1 035 752 per annum

 

Job Description

CapeNature is looking for an Enforcement Specialist to join our Biodiversity Conservation unit. This position is suited to a competent, analytical, dedicated, innovative and professional conservationist who understands the relationship between the conservation and management of biodiversity, CapeNature’s legal obligations, mandate, and environmental protection.

The successful candidate will report to the Capability Manager: Biodiversity Conservation in the Biodiversity Capabilities Directorate of CapeNature.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Lead the development and integration of biodiversity compliance and enforcement knowledge, planning and monitoring systems
  • To lead and develop strategic plans focusing on areas of high conservation value, which requires compliance and enforcement action to achieve the necessary conservation objectives.
  • Lead and support the development of biodiversity plans and strategies as well as the compilation of monitoring and assessment reports.
  • Lead and direct team/s to produce outputs/outcomes, research, policy and planning in line with organisational strategy.
  • Formulate key research and policy-related strategies to address real world problems and user requirements.
  • Contribute to the development of systems, decision-making processes, models, policies, strategies, and protocols to support the implementation of strategic adaptive management.

 

  1. Develop, integrate and implement Biodiversity Legislation and Policy
  • Lead and contribute to the development of biodiversity legislation and policies.
  • Solve biodiversity-related challenges with policy or planning to alleviate the problem or alter the perception of the problem.
  • Provide specialist recommendations on applications and enquiries.
  • Review and recommend compliance and enforcement reports and submissions.
  • Review and recommend compliance and enforcement designations.
  • Review, comments and consolidate comments on legislation and policies.
  • Prepare effective and legally defensible directives, notices and legal
  • correspondence and assisting in the drafting of enforcement court applications, where necessary.

 

  1. Generate, develop, and integrate impact (technologies, science, and innovation) for effective Compliance and Enforcement by CapeNature
  • Generate and disseminate evidence-based knowledge.
  • Conduct, support, and coordinate biodiversity crime enforcement investigations to gain knowledge and enhance understanding, in an applied manner or by using research to assist in decision-making and problem solving.
  • Coordinate, consolidate and compile technical reports.
  • Draft and provide statements in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act and additional witness statements after plant species are identified.
  • Testify in court.
  • Contribute to, develop, expand, maintain, and improve inventories, collections, and databases.
  • Conduct, facilitate, evaluate, and report on surveillance, monitoring, and research.
  • Contribute to biodiversity mainstreaming and formal stakeholder engagements in line with organisational strategy.
  • Report on results of research, surveillance and monitoring in technical and formal reports, conference presentations, public or institutional lectures, debates and panels, and information leaflets.

 

  1. Engage and collaborate in strategic partnerships and National and Provincial Forums
  • Liaise and collaborate with international / domestic environmental authorities as well as tertiary education institutions, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders on compliance and enforcement capacity-development initiatives.
  • Engage with institutions, stakeholders, and partners in the landscape to investigate a voluntary compliance approach, build capacity and to ensure a pro-active compliance and enforcement service in operations.
  • Develop collaborative partnerships to leverage optimal output including the development of funded projects to support the strategic objectives of CapeNature.
  • Develop and maintain collaborations and partnerships to augment capacity and capability.
  • Develop partnerships aimed at harnessing unique expertise or capabilities which exist in partner organisations, and which are rare or unique in South Africa.
  • Attract funding (investment, collaboration, or sponsorship) or secure partnerships through the provision of technical and specialist expertise in the preparation of proposals or agreements, networking and lobbying with appropriate partners to generate appropriate funds/co-funding/support to pursue the strategic objectives of CapeNature.

 

  1. Develop and deploy biodiversity compliance and enforcement capability and capacity
  • Initiate and monitor the procurement of external goods and services required to support the delivery of environmental compliance and enforcement capacity development and operational initiatives.
  • Provide professional decision, advisory, regulatory and liaison support functions.
  • Increase biodiversity crime enforcement capacity within CapeNature and amongst external law enforcement partners.
  • Provide appropriate support to CapeNature personnel and external law enforcement role-players, related to law enforcement procedures and policies involving enforcement related activities.
  • Provide capacity development support to operational projects of national, provincial, and municipal EMIs and other compliance and enforcement role-players.
  • Plan, implement, facilitate, and participate in national and provincial environmental compliance and enforcement (both basic and specialized) capacity-building programmes for key role-players, including national, provincial, and municipal EMIs, prosecutors and other compliance and enforcement role-players.
  • Develop advocacy and awareness material.
  • Provide strategic support to CapeNature personnel related to compliance and enforcement procedures, guidelines, and policies.
  • Develop compliance and enforcement training curriculum.
  • Provide training, mentoring and skills development of CapeNature staff and stakeholders in the landscape to ensure enforcement and compliance.
  • Enhance capabilities via the development and deployment of innovative measures and general ecological competencies.
  • Deploy innovation to develop human and knowledge capital towards achieving the strategic objectives of CapeNature.
  • Develop human capital: self, personnel, interns and post-graduate students through coaching, mentoring, work assignment, structured training, and appropriate supervision to maximise human capabilities in line with the needs of CapeNature.
  • Develop, adopt, and implement improved (innovation, technology) ways of working and guide change.
  • Develop and improve lateral succession and progression through broadening skills sets and technical and specialist competencies.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory: Qualifications and Experience

  • A degree in the field of Nature Conservation and / or and / or Environmental Management (NQF 7).
  • Seven (7) years’ experience working in the field of nature conservation and environmental management compliance monitoring and enforcement.
  • Three (3) years' experience working in a leadership/management/supervisory position.
  • EMI Grade 2
  • Excellent communication in English both written and spoken.
  • In possession of a valid driver’s license
  • No criminal record

 

Recommended:

  • Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of applicable national and provincial conservation legislation and international environmental Conventions and Agreements and the ability to interpret and implement these.
  • Extensive knowledge and demonstrated understanding criminal procedure and administrative justice legislation.
  • Extensive knowledge and relevant experience in administrative enforcement, criminal procedure, criminal justice, court procedure, crime investigation and criminal case docket compilation.
  • Extensive knowledge and relevant experience in environmental and administrative decision-making processes.
  • Extensive knowledge of organizational legal mandates, duties, functions, and responsibilities as it relates to environmental management compliance monitoring and enforcement and administrative justice.
  • Extensive and specific knowledge of compliance and enforcement methods, procedures, policies, and the laws governing and prescribing the powers, duties and authorities of compliance and enforcement officials.
  • Knowledge and understanding of biodiversity conservation, natural resource management and environmental management and its related governance and regulation.
  • In-depth knowledge of ecological processes and biodiversity management.
  • Extensive knowledge and relevant experience in policy and regulatory development and strategic planning
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the biodiversity of the Western Cape, and the primary threats to biodiversity in the Western Cape
  • Good understanding of conservation and ecological issues in the Western Cape Province.
  • Proficiency in interpretation of statistical analyses applications.
  • Extensive knowledge and relevant experience with training principles and techniques
  • Extensive knowledge of report writing methods and procedures

 

Competencies:

  • Advanced analytical, strategic, and creative critical thinking skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, writing, reporting and presentation skills.
  • Advanced project planning and organizing skills, coupled with an advanced capability to work under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
  • Exceptional ability to work effectively within teams (either as a leader or as team member).
  • Advanced facilitation and coordination skills.
  • Ability to priorities and adapt, managing multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in GIS application.
  • Ability to work in hostile and/or hazardous environments and in adversarial situations.
  • Ability to prioritize and adapt, managing multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines.
  • Exceptional ability to interpret, apply, and communicate statutory regulations related to environmental compliance and enforcement.
  • Exceptional ability to analyse, interpret, revise, and implement policy and procedural guidelines.
  • Exceptional ability to interpret laws, administrative rules and policies and applying it to specific sets of facts.
  • Exceptional ability to make reasoned judgments.
  • Problem solving and independent decision-making ability.
  • Ability to present complex technical and legal material in direct understandable language to people of diverse education, language, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Advanced problem solving and analytical thinking skills.

 

Kindly note:

“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package”.

 It is encouraged to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund.  In the event that you are an existing member of a Medical Aid, you are required to provide a copy of such membership registration before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature.

 

AS AN EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

  • 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle
  • Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees
  • Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape
  • Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines
  • Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
  • The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.

 

Apply via: https://capenature.simplify.hr/

 

Closing Date: 27 April 2026

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE