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EASTERN CAPE PARKS AND TOURISM AGENCY (ECPTA)
 
MARINE ECOLOGIST
Centre: Head Office (East London)
Level: D Lower
 
Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Manager Scientific Services, the Marine Ecologist will facilitate and conduct research and biomonitoring programmes to guide and inform the strategic management of marine protected areas. Furthermore, to provide the Agency and other key stakeholders with strategic guidance and support when required.
 
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Requirements
  • MSC Degree, and a minimum of 3 (three) years’ work experience in a marine research or conservation field.
  • Experience in data analysis and management.
  • Socio-ecological experience would be advantageous.
  • Previous scientific publications would be an added advantage.
  • Valid driver’s license.
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Ecological Research: Determine research priorities. Conduct and coordinate scientific research in marine protected areas.
  • Biomonitoring: Design biological and biophysical monitoring programmes for marine protected areas.
  • Ecological Support Service: Provide expert ecological advice and support to regional and reserve management as well as the Agency as a whole.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders e.g. government, private organisations, researchers, communities, estuary management committees, local municipalities and ecological experts.
  • Budget planning and monitoring: Prepare and submit annual budget. Manage the approved budget as per the project plans and schedules.
  • Project Management: Coordinate projects, write project proposals and source external funding .
  • People management: Manage subordinates by assigning work/duties and assessing progress.
 


In line with the Employment Equity Policy of the Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups. (Where applicable).
 
Closing Date: 16 August 2021
 
Please forward your application to:
  • recruitment@ecpta.co.za, please specify the position you are applying for.
  • Please submit a comprehensive CV. Applications received after the closing date and/or those submitted to an address not listed above will not be considered.
  • If you do not receive a response within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. 
 
The ECPTA reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.