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JOHANNESBURG CITY PARKS
 
ECOLOGIST (X1 PERMANENT) 
(R442, 450.84 – R519, 293. 41) 
 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
 Bachelor degree with major in natural sciences/conservation management/environmental science 
 At least 5 years’ experience in the field of conservation/ plant science 
 At least 3 year supervision experience 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Supervise, maintain, facilitate and promote the safety, rehabilitation and enhancement of degraded habitats and ecosystems 
 Facilitate and coordinate the establishment and sustainable management of network of green public open spaces and conservation areas 
 Survey and record information on plants, animals, environmental conditions and biodiversity 
 Create, identify and maintain sites/habitats for bio-control 
 Develop maintenance and operational plans for contractors / cooperatives and internal team 
 Develop and implement alien invasive vegetation management programmes in compliance with NEMBA (Act of 10 of 2014: AIS) 

 Ensure alien invasive species capturing on GIS System through ground truthing, mapping and data collection 
 Research, investigate and provide recommendations of specialised knowledge for re-declaration of particular sites (e.g. Protected Areas or Areas with high Biodiversity Value) 
 Develop, establish and maintain sustainable stakeholder relations, participation and partnerships in terms of environmental conservation initiatives 
 Involve neighbouring communities in conservation decision making 
 Coordinate conservation efforts offered by communities with relevant stakeholders or authority 
 Supervise the performance, grievance and disciplinary issues of staff, escalating to managers where necessary 
 Prepare for and participates in, regular performance reviews (quarterly or as determined by the organisation) 
 Strive to improve cooperation and interaction between individuals in order to improve overall performance of the team 
 Discuss and implement personal development plan (aligned to career path) 
 Attend agreed courses, professional development to achieve optimal job performance and career goals 
 Develop / reviews SOPs and SWP for the Integrated Catchment Department 
 Implements and monitors JCPZ safety, health, environmental and security policies and procedures 
 Implement identified risk mitigation measures within training sessions. 
 Trains staff on the operational procedures (SHEQ & EMS) 
 Ensures compliance of Department through policy and procedure adherence 
 
Knowledge & Skills: 
 Good knowledge understanding of environmental legislation and policies 
 Good knowledge of biodiversity and conservation management 
 Public liaison 
 Self-management 
 Project management skills 
 Financial management skills 
 Planning and controlling 
 Communication and presentation skills 
 Attention to detail 
 Creativity and innovation 
 Networking and partnership development 
 Team player 
 Assertiveness 
 Knowledge and application of SHEQ standards and requirements… 
 Alien plants knowledge 
 GIS knowledge 
 Research/ information gathering knowledge 
 


Workplace: Regions Contact Person: Abongwe Mini Tel: 011 712-6601 
 
Send CV ONLY to: Eco2021@jhbcityparks.com
 
Closing date: 4 April 2021 
 
Note: Johannesburg Parks and Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. 
If you do not receive a response from us within 21 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.