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INTEGRATED CATCHMENT SPECIALIST: DISASTER & CLIMATE (LEVEL 11) HEAD OFFICE BRIDGETOWN
CapeNature
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 20 March 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Biodiversity Capabilities
Business Unit: Integrated Catchment Management
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R811 566 - R811 566 per annum
 
Job Description
CapeNature seeks to appoint a dynamic candidate to coordinate integrated catchment, and disaster management within CapeNature. The ideal candidate will ensure the correct integrated fire; invasive alien vegetation and restoration management is in place to reduce and mitigate risks to CapeNature.
The Integrated Catchment Specialist: Disaster and Climate Response will assist with disaster risk reduction and climate change planning in the province. The ideal candidate should have well-developed interpersonal, communication and writing skills and a high level of professionalism.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Direct and enable the development and integration of knowledge, planning and monitoring systems to advance the practice of integrated catchment management (ICM):
  2. Compile the Annual Fire Report.
  3. Lead and contribute to the development of Landscape Veldfire Response Plans.
  4. Provide inputs into the Western Cape Province Disaster Risk Strategies.
  5. Contribute to the compilation of a Disaster Management Plan.
  6. Develop and standardise integrated catchment management systems across all Landscapes.
  7. Provide technical inputs to assess legal liabilities related to fire damage and assist with the preparation of evidence.
  8. Ensure fire awareness is mainstreamed internally and externally.
 
  1. Direct, develop and integrate effective integrated catchment management policy:
  2. Contribute to the implementation of the ICM 5-Year Strategy and Implementation Plan.
  3. Provide decision support.
  4. Prioritise interventions for integrated catchment management including, fires, invasive alien species and rehabilitation within the province.
  5. Develop risk reduction mitigation measures and the implementation thereof.
  6. Identify and participate in relevant research projects.
 
  1. Generate impact through the enablement, development and integration of leading-edge technologies, practice, policy, science and innovation:
  2. Lead priority integrated catchment management planning interventions to support operations in the landscapes.
  3. Analyse main findings and recommendations from pre- and post-fire season audits on CapeNature managed Protected Areas and provide a summary report.
  4. Ensure the Incident Command System (ICS) is implemented effectively at relevant incidents and participate in ICS where required and at the Provincial level.
  5. Lead the assessment of specialised fire PPE and equipment needs and ensure provision to Landscapes before fire season.
 
  1. Engage and collaborate with strategic partners for advancing, securing and enabling the development and deployment of biodiversity conservation capabilities:
  2. Direct and guide the prioritisation of strategic partnerships and finalisation of all relevant partnership and stakeholder agreements.
  3. Contribute to and enable the development of funding proposals.
  4. Contribute to the review of fire partnership cost-benefit analyses.
  5. Lead and direct the implementation of disaster management.
  6. Coordinate all resources for fire suppression in CapeNature in consultation with other partners and stakeholders.
 
  1. Direct and implement the development of biodiversity capability, capacity and the integration of innovation and technology:
  2. Manage the research, development and implementation of innovative technologies, concepts, practices and processes.
  3. Lead the identification and facilitation of the development and deployment of Biodiversity Capabilities in Conservation Operations.
  4. Direct the development of Standard Operating Guidelines and Procedures for integrated catchment and associated tools and training interventions.
  5. Promote awareness about healthy ecosystems, habitats and landscapes, and ecosystem services.
  6. Lead the coordination of staff training in natural disaster management response.
 
  1. Embody CapeNature’s core values and core management standards:
  2. Embody the CapeNature’s iCARE values: innovation, customer service, accountability, respect, and ethics.
  3. Provide strategic leadership.
  4. Ensure sound financial management and manage human and asset resources effectively.
  5. Ensure team cohesion and empowerment.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience:
  • A relevant NQF 7 or higher qualification in Nature Conservation.
  • Five to eight years’ working experience in integrated catchment management in the fynbos environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the functioning of ecological processes and conservation management. Applicants are required to include details of relevant conservation management experience in their resumes.
  • Demonstrated project leadership and management ability. Applicants are required to upload an example of a completed project or plan for which they were they were responsible.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of applicable legislation and the implementation thereof.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the biodiversity of the Western Cape, and the primary threats to biodiversity in the Western Cape.
  • Incident Command training and experience: Minimum Certificate ICS 300/400 or ICS 420 qualification as well as Certificate in General Staff position-specific training. Applicants are required to upload certification.
  • Bilingualism in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape.
  • Advanced understanding and experience of sound financial management.
  • In possession of a valid unendorsed Code EB unendorsed driver’s license with own vehicle. Must be willing to regularly travel extensively throughout the Western Cape Province and elsewhere as required.
  • No criminal record.
 
Competencies
  • Advanced analytical, strategic, and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with multiple stakeholders.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, writing, reporting and presentation skills.
  • Advanced project planning and organizing skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Detailed knowledge of and demonstrated experience using a full-featured GIS Software Package/s (e.g., QGIS or ArcGIS).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to prioritise and adapt, managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.
 
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN FURTHER ASSESSMENTS.
 
Apply via: https://capenature.simplify.hr/
 
Closing Date: 20 March 2024
 
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CONSERVATION ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2), SWARTBERG NATURE RESERVE (GAMKASKLOOF) 
- INTERNAL VACANCY
CapeNature
Prince Albert, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 20 March 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape East
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R164 320 - R164 320 per annum
 
Job Description
Internal Vacancy
CapeNature Conservation seeks to appoint a dynamic person to assist with administration, tourism management, and infrastructure maintenance at the Swartberg Nature Reserve.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administration
  • Assist with office administrative duties.
  • Vehicle fleet management and administration.
  • Assist with the control and management of infrastructure, assets, and inventory.
  • Assist with procurement.
  • Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety policies and guidelines.
  • Monthly timesheet completion of production.
 
Tourism management
  • Provide and promote efficient and friendly customer service.
  • Assist in the management of tourism infrastructure.
  • Assist with management and supervision of EPWP staff.
 
Perform conservation operations.
  • Assist with the implementation of the Annual Plan of Operations, (Nature Reserve operational management).
  • Assist with firefighting operations.
  • Assist in the maintenance of gardens and general terrain.
  • Transportation of staff/equipment.
 
Infrastructure and Equipment
  • Assist in the management and maintenance of all infrastructure.
  • Assist with maintenance and service of facilities.
  • Maintain vehicles and equipment.
  • Maintain tools.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience
  • Grade 12
  • At least one year of job-related experience.
  • A valid code B driver’s license.
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Internet use).
  • No criminal record
  • Basic Fire fighting
 
Competencies
  • Willingness to work weekend shifts and irregular hours.
  • Physical ability to perform conservation assistant duties. (Firefighting)
  • Knowledge and experience in working in administration, tourism, and maintenance of infrastructure & equipment.
  • Ability to function independently and within a team.
 
Recommendation:
  • Driver’s license at least two years old from the date of issue.
  • Experience in tool maintenance accredited certificates.
  • Power-tool maintenance experience.
  • Storage management.

Apply online: https://capenature.simply.hr
 
Closing date: 20 March 2024
 
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CONSERVATION OFFICER ON RESERVE (LEVEL 8), VROLIJKHEID NATURE RESERVE
CapeNature
Robertson, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 20 March 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape South
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R462 164 - R462 164 per annum
 
Job Description
This position is suited to a dedicated conservationist who would like to contribute meaningfully to the conservation of biodiversity through terrestrial management, protected area expansion, law enforcement, environmental awareness and stakeholder relations on and around the Vrolijkheid & Riviersonderend Nature Reserve complex.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITY NO 1 – PROTECTED AREA & INTEGRATED CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
  • Assist Reserve Management with effective Protected Area Management and Expansion of the Protected Area Estate aligned with conservation, access, tourism, heritage, and sustainable utilisation plans.
  • Interpret and implement applicable biodiversity, conservation, financial and administrative policies, SOP’s and guidelines.
  • Assist Reserve Management with effective Integrated Catchment Management aligned with conservation, access, tourism, heritage, and sustainable utilisation plans and mitigate related risks.
  • Assist Reserve Management with effective ecological management integrating conservation, access, tourism, natural heritage, and sustainable utilisation to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Assist Reserve Management with conservation management and monitoring at protected area and landscape levels and ensuring progressive operationalization of various CapeNature programmes.
  • Assist Reserve Management with progressive Integrated Catchment Management, with regards to fire and fuel load management and alien vegetation management.
  • Undertake project management as it pertains to appointment of service providers or implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme including but not limited to invasive species control and eradication, the making of firebreaks, etc.
  • Assist Reserve Management with management of assets and infrastructure.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITY NO 2 – HUMAN RESOURCES AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
  • Manage a dynamic field team in keeping with legislation, policies, and procedures and promote a highly productive and motivated team.
  • Implement sound Human Resource Management.
  • Manage Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) appointed at the Vrolijkheid and Riviersonderend Complex.
  • Ensure the timeous submission of quality reports, administration, attendance registers, standby, subsistence and travel allowance and overtime claims in the prescribed formats and in keeping with policy and procedure.
  • Implement the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated policies and procedures.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITY NO 3 – FINANCE & ADMIN and ASSET / INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
  • Implement Financial and Administration Management in keeping with applicable legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Assist with Implementation of the Supply Chain Management Policies and procedures.
  • Support effective financial, supply chain management, asset, fleet and administration management for the component.
  • Assist with Implementation of Asset and Inventory management.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITY NO 4 – TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND AWARENESS & PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT
  • Undertake Environmental Awareness Activities.
  • Ensure a quality tourism experience and well maintained facilities in collaboration with CapeNature’s Ecotourism and Access Directorate.
  • Undertake environmental control officer duties as and when required.
  • Participate in stakeholder / partnership meetings as it pertains to the achievement of protected area goals and objectives.
  • Prepare reports on the findings of infrastructure assessments.
  • Develop and implement infrastructure maintenance schedules and assist in the management of activities, facilities and infrastructure.
 
  1. KEY RESPONSIBILITY NO 5 – COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
  2. Implement compliance monitoring and law enforcement on and off reserves to protect biodiversity and promote access through responsible tourism and sustainable resource utilisation.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • National Diploma Nature Conservation.
  • At least 5 years’ appropriate experience in a nature conservation environment.
  • Bilingualism in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Knowledge of environmental legislation.
  • No criminal record
  • Appointed EMI or Peace officer.
 
COMPETENCIES
  • Fire suppression
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, after hours and perform stand-by duties
  • Thorough working knowledge of MS Office
  • Good written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills in English
  • Physical fitness to be able to perform activities
  • Appropriate ICS 200/300 training
  • QGIS (or equivalent)
  • A skipper license will be an added advantage.
 
Apply online: https://capenature.simply.hr
 
Closing date: 20 March 2024
 
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CONSERVATION OFFICER OFF RESERVE (LEVEL 8), WITZENBERG LANDSCAPE UNIT (PAARL OFFICE)
CapeNature
Paarl, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 20 March 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape Central
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R462 164 - R462 164 per annum
 
Job Description
Internal Vacancy
This position is suited to a dedicated conservationist who seeks to contribute meaningfully to the conservation of biodiversity through protected area expansion and biodiversity stewardship and extension services, environmental compliance and enforcement, land use support and wildlife extension, and the promotion voluntary compliance, environmental awareness and stakeholder relations in Landscape Central.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Protected Area Expansion and Management of the Conservation Estate
  • Ensure effective Integrated Management and expansion of the Protected Area Estate.
  • Contribute to the drafting of, and ensure implementation of, the Landscape Central Protected Area Expansion Implementation Plan and Annual Plan of Operations for biodiversity stewardship sites.
  • Contribute towards peer learning in the field of protected area expansion and biodiversity stewardship.
  • Ensure dissemination of legislative, policy and strategy products to relevant stakeholders (external and internal as may be required).
  • Submit inputs/comments on draft legislation, policies strategies, protocols, and other prescripts.
  • Contribute to planning and review of monitoring and surveillance projects with the Landscape Intelligence Unit and implement projects aimed at ecological monitoring and surveillance.
  • Ensure data collection in appropriate databases, data management and submission to the relevant component including but not limited to state of biodiversity, game distribution, etc).
  • Provide biodiversity stewardship site managers access to special project funding opportunities.
  • Create and participate in opportunities for peer learning.
 
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement on protected areas and in the Landscape
  • Implement procedures applicable to the administration and issuance of biodiversity authorizations.
  • Implement compliance monitoring and undertake biodiversity crime prevention activities and investigation into incidents of non-compliance.
  • Lead and/or participate in investigations/joint operations with regards to non-compliance with legislation and/or prepare reports of non-compliance for submission to the relevant authority.
  • Prepare and issue admission of guilt fines, contribute to the preparation of case dockets for submission SAPS and the National Prosecuting Authority.
  • Conduct mandatory inspections, prepare and submit inspection reports for biodiversity authorizations within legislated timeframes (including but not limited to habitat assessments, game management plans, CITES and damage causing wildlife/injured wildlife interventions).
  • Conduct resource base assessments and prepare reports.
  • Review biodiversity authorization applications and provide recommendations related to applications for authorization.
  • Review and recommend management plans and risk assessments against policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
  • Conduct compliance and enforcement patrols.
  • Prepare and maintain monthly Annual Performance Plan and Biodiversity Monitoring System reports.
 
Awareness and extension to promote conservation in the landscape
  • Provide technical support and extension in promotion of biodiversity conservation and compliance to land managers and wildlife owners.
  • Provide an extension service to managers of biodiversity stewardship sites and wildlife.
  • Provide environmental education and awareness as and when required.
  • Undertake biodiversity site assessments
 
Partnerships and Stakeholder relations
  • Ensure effective participation and cooperation with stakeholders in the Landscape.
  • Collaborate with partners for the implementation of biodiversity stewardship.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement agencies in support of biodiversity crime prevention and response.
 
Finance, Asset Management and Administration
  • Assist with effectively managing, supervising, and developing employees.
  • Assist with induction, orientation, training and mentoring of employees.
  • Contribute to an effective performance management system.
  • Ensure effective health and safety management and adherence to protocols.
  • Adherence to financial system procedures and protocols, including asset management.
  • Compilation and submission of monthly and/or quarterly reports.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • National Diploma: Nature Conservation or equivalent.
  • At least three years appropriate experience.
  • A valid code B driver’s license and a willingness to drive long distances.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills in at least two official languages spoken in the rural areas of the Western Cape.
  • Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation.
  • Peace Officer qualification.
  • Advanced computer literacy Microsoft Office 8 including MS Word, Excel, Power Point.
  • Sound report writing and presentation skills.
  • No criminal record.
 
COMPETENCIES
  • Environmental Management Inspectorate qualification (EMI).
  • Experience in awareness raising and extension services.
  • Experience with managing Damage Causing Animals.
  • Knowledge of ecology found in the area.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Good understanding of environmental legislation.
  • High levels of personal responsibility and accountability.
  • Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
High level of physical fitness to perform inspection in mountainous terrain.


Apply online: https://capenature.simply.hr
 
Closing date: 20 March 2024
 
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ICT GOVERNANCE OFFICER (LEVEL 9), HEAD OFFICE - BRIDGETOWN
CapeNature
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 13 March 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Administration
Business Unit: Governance Risk and Strategy
Minimum experience: Not Applicable
Company primary industry: Government Administration
Job functional area: Information Technology
Salary: R546 102 - R546 102 per annum
EE Status: Only open to EE candidates
 
Job Description
LEVEL 9
HEAD OFFICE (BRIDGETOWN – CAPE TOWN)
This role is a key contributor to IT Strategy and will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the ICT standards and compliance being used in the ICT department and focusing on improving current business practices and processes in line with the entity’s objectives with a special focus on cybersecurity.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Performance Area: ICT policy framework and management
  • Develop and maintain ICT policies/standards/guidelines designed to establish controls to address risks, and operate ICT effectively and efficiently
  • Monitor external standards and risk/control trends to determine if internal ICT practices are contemporary with industry, regulatory and/or business expectations.
  • Create any required templates and standards to be adopted by ICT
  • Develop and implement information security policies, standards, and procedures
  • Keep the CapeNature policy taxonomy updated and ensure AGSA review requirements are met.
Key Performance Area: ICT risk management and mitigation
  • Facilitating risk assessments, maintaining the risk register and risk reporting.
  • Coordinate communications related to ICT Governance, Risks, and Controls.
  • Collaborate with ICT Manager in reporting on ICT to the ICT Steering committee as well as any other identified Committees.
  • Design framework and define document structure for the disaster recovery plan documentation.
Key Performance Area: ICT Compliance and Auditing
  • Ensure ICT management and staff are aware of responsibilities related to internal and external ICT audits, audit observations/deficiencies responses, and corrective action ownership.
  • Plan and coordinate any required ICT governance training.
  • Participate in any project-related work to address technologies compliance as mandated
  • Identify gaps in the effectiveness of the implemented ICT controls
  • Perform regular reviews to ensure that vendors follow governance framework and SLA deliverables are being adhered to
  • Regular reviews on systems and user access.
Key Performance Area: Project governance
  • Responsible for the governance of ICT related projects
  • Responsible for project gate reviews and influencing go-no-go decisions.
Key Performance Area: Incident Response and Management
  • Continue to develop and maintain an incident response plan and the supporting processes and playbooks
  • Ensure that legal and regulatory requirements are met should any incidents occur
  • Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or NQF level 7 diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or Auditing
  • COBIT foundations certificate or CISA certification
  • Other ISACA qualifications will be an advantage e.g. CGEIT, CISM, CRISC,COBIT
  • 5 years’ experience in ICT Governance, risk and compliance or auditing of ICT environments
  • Experience and working knowledge of industry frameworks (ISO 27001/2 and ISO9000, ITIL etc.)
 
Competencies
  • Customer service orientation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Prioritisation and time management
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong ability to pay attention to detail and be analytical
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Good project planning and organizing skills
  • Computer literacy plus advanced proficiency in MsOffice
  • Continual improvement mindset

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