Nature Conservation Officer - Cape Town, South Africa - Integration Resourcing

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    Description

    Our Client is a mixed-use development in Cape Town combining office, retail, residential and leisure components in an integrated, stimulating and aesthetically pleasing urban environment.

    They are looking for a Nature Conservation Officer to assist in the management, promotion and improvement of the environmentally important areas within Century City through conservation, publicity and scientific monitoring.


    Job requirements:

    • Contribute to planning and policy development for the sustainable management and maintenance of the wetlands and the canal system.
    • Monitor biodiversity and assist in the development of maintenance plans.
    • Assist in the in re-establishing of rare and endangered plant species within the ephemeral pans.
    • Implement the ongoing development and maintenance of the precincts infrastructure as an educational & recreation destination
    • Provide support to the other environmental teams
    • Conduct ECO site audits in the line with CEMP's for construction sites.
    • Proactively contribute as a member of the management team to achieve companywide strategies and objectives

    Minimum Requirements / Formal Qualifications:

    National Diploma:
    Nature Conservation or equivalent qualifications.

    • A minimum of 2 years' experience in managing a Conservation area.
    • Code 8 Drivers license (Code 10 would be an added advantage).
    • MS Office literate

    Competencies Required:

    • Strong organizational, supervision, problem-solving and self-motivational skills are essential.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with staff.
    • The ability to work efficiently and productively, within a team and without supervision at times.
    • Ability to conduct research and produce environmental reports, worksheets and interpretive displays.
    • General maintenance knowledge would be an added advantage.