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CAPENATURE
 


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: CONSERVATION OPERATIONS (LEVEL 13) - HEAD OFFICE, BRIDGETOWN
CapeNature
Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract
 
Closing Date 13 February 2026
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Contract term: 5 Years contract (Renewable)
Salary: R1 266 714 - R1 492 122 per annum
 
Job Description
CapeNature seeks to appoint an Executive Director for its Conservation Operations portfolio.  This Executive Director provides strategic direction in the implementation of conservation actions across landscapes and includes reserve operations. The Executive Director responds directly to the Entity’s vision, mission, and legislative mandates described in the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans.   The successful candidate will have exceptional leadership, management, communication, and technical ability to guide CapeNature in the implementation of holistic conservation actions in the Western Cape.
 
JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Manage and expand CapeNature’s Protected Area estate
  • Develop and implement conservation actions
  • Facilitate and enable access, sustainable use, community beneficiation and participation in the Western Cape biodiversity economy
  • Implement compliance and enforcement in accordance with the Western Cape Biodiversity Act and other relevant provincial and national environmental legislation.
 
KEY RESPONSE AREAS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
  • Provide strategic direction and management of conservation actions to enhance biodiversity resilience, mitigate loss, build ecosystem conservation and restoration initiatives
  • Coordinate the compilation and management of budgets, monitor cash flow, institute risk management and supply chain processes to achieve business objectives
  • Direct, lead and manage the Directorate’s people, relationships and teams to achieve organisational goals
  • Provide strategic direction and lead actions to advocate for behavioural change and promote voluntary compliance
  • Provide strategic transversal integration and operationalisation across the related CapeNature Directorates
  • Provide strategic leadership and participation in stakeholder engagement.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Post graduate qualification in the conservation/biodiversity/environmental/ social studies fields
  • At least five years’ senior management experience in the Conservation Sector (Dept. of Public Service Administration Post Levels 11 and 12)
  • A valid EB (08) driver’s license
  • Bilingualism in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape
  • Experience in contributing to strategies and plans
  • Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
  • Extensive knowledge of corporate governance principles and managerial best practices
  • Outstanding organisation and leadership abilities
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills.
 
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.
 
 
Kindly Note:
It is compulsory to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund. If you are an existing member of a medical aid you are required to provide a copy of such membership before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature.
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.
CapeNature aligns with the Employment Equity Act and internal HR Policies.
The functions of this post will require travel within the Western Cape.


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


Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/   or other media where appropriate
 
Closing date: 13 February 2026
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE











​FINANCE ANALYST - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (LEVEL 8), CAPE TOWN OFFICE
CapeNature
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
 
Closing Date 13 March 2026
 
Job Details
Division: Administration
Business Unit: Finance, ICT and Shared services
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Finance
Salary: R510 500 - R589 586 per annum
 
Job Description
The primary purpose of this role will be to support the Finance Manager: Financial Information with the development, monitoring and analysis of the organization's budgeting and reporting processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Entity Budget Management
  • Assist and facilitate workshops/meetings to research budget holders’ requirements,
  • Understand the business needs and its impact on budgets.
  • Analyse budgets and budget holder requirements
  • Obtain and validate historical data to utilise financial modelling to base the budgets and provide forecasts of expected performance.
  • Prepare budget templates and consolidate completed budget templates for the entity.
  • Finalise budgets for MTEC submission.
  • Monitor budget holders use of cost centres monthly.
  • Prepare and implement the virements process.
 
Internal and External Financial Reporting 
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts for decision making
  • Preparation of monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for internal stakeholders
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual and interim financial statements.
  • Analyse the latest relevant GRAP standards and its impact on the annual financial statements.
  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc regulatory financial reports
 
Stakeholder Engagement 
  • Assistance with annual regulatory audits and externally funded audits
  • Presentations to management when necessary
  • Liaison with internal and external stakeholders in respect of financial reporting and budget management
  • Finance service desk monitoring and issue resolution timeously
  • Financial system dashboard creation, monitoring and reporting timeously
  • Coaching trainee accountants/ junior staff to understand and implement financial processes.
  
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Postgraduate qualification in Financial Accounting (BCom Honours or similar)
  • Completed SAICA articles or 5 years’ experience with an accounting firm (other than AGSA)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • 3-5 years’ experience with drafting financial statements in CaseWare
  • A valid driver’s license and own transport is essential
  • Bilingual in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape

RECOMMENDATIONS: 
  • Post articles experience at a small medium accounting firm would be advantageous
  • Completed ITC exams would be advantageous
  • Sage Intacct or similar ERP practical knowledge would be advantageous
 
COMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge and working understanding of the MTEF process
  • Knowledge and working understanding of GRAP Reporting Framework
  • Knowledge and working understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication, planning and organizational skills
  • Adaptability is a key requirement
  • Ability to thrive in a multi-faceted environment
  • Good Analytical skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines being met
  • Ability to function independently and within a team
  • Strong analytical and strategic skills
  • 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
  • No criminal record
 
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.
Kindly note that it is encouraged to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund. In the event that you are an existing member of Medical Aid you are required to provide a copy of such membership before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature.
 
Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/
 
Closing Date:  13 February 2026
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE