EASTERN CAPE PARKS AND TOURISM AGENCY (ECPTA) 
 
SENIOR MANAGER: PROJECT MANAGEMENT N2 BIODIVERSITY OFFSET PROJECT (5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Centre: Head Office (East London)
Level: D Upper
 
Purpose
Reporting to the Executive Director Biodiversity and Conservation, the Senior Manager: Project Management is responsible for managing the N2 Biodiversity Offset Agreement, the associated implementation plan and the development and maintenance of good relationships with relevant stakeholders.
 
 
Requirements
  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in the field of Natural Sciences (Environmental Sciences/Conservation, Ecology, Zoology, Botany, etc.) is required.
  • 10 years relevant experience with a minimum of 5 years in a management position is a pre-requisite.
  • Project Management will be an added advantage.
  • Valid driver’s license.
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Establishment and declaration of the Offset Areas: Negotiate offset areas with local communities and declare offset areas.
  • Rehabilitation and management of declared sites: Ensure that the integrated rehabilitation plan is effectively implemented and facilitate the adherence to law compliance and enforcement.
  • Community Beneficiation and skills development: Identify and develop opportunities for SMME’s and community beneficiation projects.
  • Project management (Oversight, quality and compliance): Ensure Audit reports are completed as per agreement. Ensure that deadlines are achieved and that the project remains on schedule.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • People management: Establish optimum human resource requirements and recruit staff as necessary. Ensure HR policies and strategies are implemented (performance management, leave etc.)
  • Financial Management: Manage the allocated budget in accordance with objectives of the project. Manage the use of financial resources and ensure compliance with government and organisational directives and prescripts.
 

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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: 17 May 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.