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​CONSERVATION OFFICER ON RESERVE (LEVEL 8), KOGELBERG NATURE RESERVE
CapeNature
Kleinmond, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 14 March 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Conservation Operations
Business Unit: Landscape Central
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R483 886 - R558 849 per annum
 
Job Description
CapeNature seeks to appoint a dynamic individual to undertake protected area operations at the Kogelberg Nature Reserve to support and assist the Conservation Manager in the provision of professional, coordinated and integrated protected area management and project management to enhance ecosystem conservation and restoration, promote landscape conservation and stewardship, facilitate access, promote advocacy and practice responsibility to ensure performance and risk management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

KPA 1 – Protected Area Management and Integrated Catchment Management
  • Assist Reserve Management to achieve effective protected area management and expansion of the protected area estate aligned to relevant strategic plans.
  • Demonstrate strategic capability and leadership and implement the protected area management plan and associated subsidiary and annual plans of operation, including monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
  • Interpret and implement applicable biodiversity, conservation, financial and administrative policies, plans, systems, standard operating procedures and guidelines.
  • Assist Reserve Management to achieve effective Integrated Catchment Management aligned to relevant strategic and operational plans and mitigate risk.
  • Assist Reserve Management with effective biodiversity management to integrate conservation, access and heritage management, implement sustainable utilisation and identify and mitigate risks.
  • Assist Reserve Management with conservation operations and monitoring at protected area and landscape level and ensure progressive operationalisation of various CapeNature initiatives.
  • Assist Reserve Management with progressive Integrated Catchment Management, with regards to invasive species, fire, and fuel load management.
  • Undertake project management and implement contract management.
  • Manage infrastructure maintenance schedules.
  • Prepare progress reports as per agreed timeframes and report on the implementation of work plans.
  • Prepare site level data to inform annual operations plans and prepare relevant plans with Reserve Management.


KPA 2 – Human Resource Management and Occupational Health and Safety
  • Manage the Kogelberg staff component in line with applicable legislative frameworks, policy, and procedure to ensure a highly productive and motivated team.
  • Implement performance management.
  • Ensure that targets for the number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) appointed at Kogelberg Nature Reserve are always met.
  • Prepare and submit quality reports, attendance registers, standby pre-approvals and claims, subsistence and travel claims, overtime pre-approvals and claims in the prescribed formats timeously.
  • Implement and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act policy and procedure and ensure sound incident reporting and investigation.

KPA 3 – Finance and Administration and Asset / Inventory Management
  • Implement sound financial and administration management in accordance with applicable legislative frameworks, policy, and procedure.
  • Implement and adhere to procurement policy and procedure.
  • Support effective financial, supply chain management, asset, fleet, and administration management for the Kogelberg Nature Reserve.
  • Implement asset and inventory stock management and control.


KPA 4 – Environmental Education and Awareness and Stakeholder Management
  • Implement Environmental Education and Awareness as per strategic plans, subsidiary plans and annual plans of operation.
  • Facilitate access and citizen science at the Kogelberg Nature Reserve.
  • Play an active role in the Kogelberg Protected Area Advisory Committee.
  • Maintain a sound relationship with neighbours and researchers.
  • Support Reserve Management in the collaboration with neighbours and relevant stakeholders to collectively address land and / or water use activities that may have a detrimental impact on the Kogelberg Nature Reserve.
 
KPA 5 – Compliance Monitoring and Law Enforcement
  • Implement effective compliance monitoring and law enforcement in Kogelberg Nature Reserve and the Zone of Influence to protect biodiversity and promote voluntary compliance.
  • Undertake regular patrols and implement rapid response / contingency plans.
  • Maintain the compliance and enforcement monitoring database and prepare monthly reports.


REQUIREMENTS:
  • National Diploma in Nature Conservation / equivalent qualification at NQF 6 in a Nature Conservation field.
  • At least three years’ experience in the nature conservation sector.
  • Appropriate ICS 200/300 training.
  • Project management experience.
  • A valid EB (08) driver’s license, willingness to travel regularly and ability to drive on 4x4 terrain.
  • Experience working with and fostering good relationships with local communities.
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, after hours and perform stand-by duties.
  • Knowledge of environmental legislation.
  • Thorough working knowledge of MS Office and GIS packages such as QGIS.
  • Physical fitness to perform duties under physically demanding conditions and rugged mountainous and coastal terrain.
  • Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
  • Good written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
  • Bilingualism in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
  • Willingness to live and work in remote protected areas.
  • No criminal record.
 
COMPETENCIES
  • Project management qualification.
  • Good project planning and organizing skills.
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.
  • Ability to function independently and within a team.
  • Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, landowners and communities.

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:
  • 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;
  • A hybrid working system permitting remote work within limitations, where applicable.
  • 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.




GENERAL:
The successful candidate will be required to stay in official accommodation at the Kogelberg Nature Reserve and pay subsidized rent.

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

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.”

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

Closing date: 14 March 2025
 
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​EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (LEVEL 7), BIODIVERSITY CAPABILITIES - HEAD OFFICE, BRIDGETOWN
CapeNature
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Closing Date 14 March 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Biodiversity Capabilities
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Environmental Services
Job functional area: Operations
Salary: R395 505 - R456 448 per annum
 
Job Description
CapeNature seeks to appoint an Executive Assistant to manage the office of the Executive Director: Biodiversity Capabilities. The ideal candidate will provide high-level administrative support, collate reports, respond to inquiries and provide coordination support. The Executive Assistant will be responsible to oversee daily operations and communications of the executive director’s office and for managing complex calendars, scheduling appointments and travel, and other administrative tasks. The Executive Assistant provides reliable and consistent support to the executive director, maintains and improves workflow efficiencies and ensures effective time management through proficient planning and preparation. The ideal candidate should have well-developed interpersonal, professional communication and excellent writing skills.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Communications Management:
  • Responses to queries and requests received via telephone, emails, or letters.
  • Ensure standardised submissions and reports for recommendation and or approval by the executive.
  • Utilise the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
  • Track and provide feedback on submissions and applications.

2. Administration and Reporting:
  • Implement and maintain a document management system.
  • Manage and secure data.
  • Compile information and collate reports and presentations.
  • Ensure timeous responses to feedback on submissions, presentations and or reports.

3. Calendar and Meeting Management:
  • Manage and schedule appointments and meetings for the executive.
  • Minute taking.
  • Manage and confirm travel and accommodation arrangements for the executive and prepare itineraries and schedules in the calendar.
  • Coordinate, schedule and manage meetings convened by the executive.
  • Collate and coordinate the annual leave roster for the directorate.

4. Financial, Assets and Stores Management:
  • Manage, track and extract expenditure reports.
  • Compile, submit and track the processing of claims, reimbursements and allowances for the executive.
  • Procure and secure supplies, equipment, venues and services.
  • Collate and review quarterly budget expenditure reports.
  • Maintain assets and disposal registers.

5. Project Management:
  • Liaise with the office of the CEO, executive assistants, (SGR), and the office of the CFO to align and integrate corporate initiatives.
  • Manage partnership portfolio for the directorate.
  • Track and report on the implementation of the Performance Management System in the directorate.
  • Facilitate the orientation and exiting of employees.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Minimum NQF 6 (National Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree) eqivalent qualification in Office Administration, Office Management, Public Administration, Business Administration.
  • Valid EB (Code 8) Driver’s license.
  • No criminal record.
  • 5 Years’ relevant working experience: providing a secretarial or administrative support to an executive or senior management.

Recommendations:
  • Working experience in the nature conservation sector will be beneficial.
  • Knowledge of Conservation Legislation and Biodiversity/Conservation Science will be beneficial.
  • Knowledge of CapeNature's mission, vision, and values will be beneficial.
  • Competencies:
  • Bilingualism (2 official language of the Western Cape) with advanced proficiency in written English and high level of professionalism.
  • Exceptional administration and organisational skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, organising and planning, attention to detail, task-based coordination, time management, and client-focused skills required.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, writing, reporting and presentation skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Teams) and advanced computer literacy to use corporate software packages (including SAGE, SharePoint)
  • Advanced facilitation and coordination skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Be adaptable to various competing demands.

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:
  • 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;
  • A hybrid working system permitting remote work within limitations, where applicable.
  • 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:
  • Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
  • Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake a competency assessment.
  • CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise a post should it be deemed necessary within its sole discretion.
*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.

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

Closing Date: 14 March 2025
 
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