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EASTERN CAPE PARKS AND TOURISM AGENCY (ECPTA)
 
RESERVE MANAGER (DWESA-CWEBE NATURE RESERVE)
Centre: DWESA-CWEBE NATURE RESERVE
Level: C-UPPER
 
Purpose
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Reserve Manager will be responsible to manage the biodiversity, heritage, protection, and infrastructure of the reserve through goal orientated management that is aligned with the conservation and tourism objectives of the protected area.
 
 
Requirements
  • Three-year tertiary qualification in Nature Conservation / Environmental Management or equivalent plus 5 (five) years’ experience in a relevant supervisory position.
  • Firearm Competency Certificate and EMI Level 2 is required
  • A valid Driver’s License and Police Clearance
  •  Experience in the Marine Protected Areas field will be an added advantage.
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Financial Management: Provide input and manage in accordance of the Budget
  • People Management: Ensure that performance of subordinate staff is managed
  • Infrastructure / Asset Management: Ensure compliance with all Asset Management Policies of ECPTA
  • Biodiversity and Heritage Management: Stay up to date with latest improvements and legislation
  • Law Enforcement: Identify thresholds of potential concern and develop mitigation methods
  • Tourism Hospitality: Develop and implement a Tourism Development Plan
  • Stakeholder management: Develop liaison Forums to discuss management issues
  • Implementation of Strategic Management plans: Review, update and implement the Strategic Management Plan
 


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: 13 August 2021
 
Please forward your application to:
  • Recruitment1@ecpta.co.za,  please specify the position you are applying for on the subject line.
  • 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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