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EASTERN CAPE PARKS AND TOURISM AGENCY (ECPTA)
 
Position: CONSERVATION MANAGER
Centre: GREAT FISH RIVER NATURE RESERVE
Level: C4
 
Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Reserve Manager, the Conservation Manager will manage the biodiversity, heritage and protection of the reserve through goal orientated management that is aligned with the conservation objectives of the protected area.
 
 
Requirements
  • A three-year tertiary qualification in Nature Conservation / Environmental Management or equivalent plus 5 (five) years’ experience with an emphasis on Conservation Management.

Key Performance Areas
  • Financial Management: Facilitate the Procurement specialist goods in accordance with SCM Policy.
  • People Management: Manage the performance of subordinate staff.
  • Biodiversity and Heritage Management: Provide specialist input towards Develop of subsidiary plans to offset risk to biodiversity.
  • Law Enforcement: Assist with the identification of thresholds of potential concern and develop mitigation methods.
  • Stakeholder Management: Participate in Liaison Forums to discuss management issues.
  • Strategic Management: Assist in the implantation of Species Management Plans for priority species.
 


​NB: 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.
 
Closing Date: 23 June 2019

Please forward your application to:
  • All applications/enquiries can be e-mailed to: recruitment@ecpta.co.za or 0865454851
  • Please specify the position you are applying for.
  • Applications must be accompanied by 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.