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EASTERN CAPE PARKS AND TOURISM AGENCY (ECPTA)
 
REGIONAL ECOLOGIST
Centre: Head Office (East London)
Level: C-Upper to D-Lower
 
Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Manager Scientific Services, the Regional Ecologist will facilitate and conduct research and biomonitoring programmes that guide and inform the management of reserves. Furthermore, to provide advice to inform ECPTA strategic decisions, as well as external legislative decisions when required.
 
 
Requirements
  • A MSC Degree, and a minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in an Ecological role.
  • Experience in data analysis and management.
  • Socio-ecological experience would be advantageous.
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Ecological Research: Determine research priorities, conduct internal research and manage external researchers.
  • Biomonitoring: Design biological and biophysical monitoring programmes for the reserves. Conduct and facilitate monitoring in the reserves.
  • Ecological Support Service: Provide routine ecological advice to regional and reserve management. Provide expert advice and input into legislation and regulation as and when required.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders e.g. government, private organisations, researchers, communities, local municipalities and ecological experts.
  • Budget planning and monitoring: Prepare and submit an annual budget. Manage the approved budget as per the project plans and schedules. Monitor use of financial resources and ensure compliance with government and organisational directives and prescripts.
  • Project Management: Manage research projects (internal and external). Provide input into developing reserve plans and strategies. Coordinate projects, prepare research proposals and leverage resources.
  • 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.

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