NATURE CONSERVATOR (MARINE)
Betty’s Bay MPA and Bot River Estuary
(3-year contract)
Salary R241 747 per annum (TCoE) – Level 8

Responsibilities:
• Provide assistance with day to day management of the Betty’s Bay MPA & Bot River Estuary and report to the Conservation Manager
• Data collection and capturing, monitoring and assisting with research projects
• Supervision of staff
• Carry out administrative duties
• Perform law enforcement duties and provide support to Environmental Crime Investigation Services in the marine environs
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• Co-ordination of biodiversity management activities
• Improve publicity and public buy-in
• Co-ordinate capacity building of MPA / reserve personnel
• Increase landowner/ community commitment to conservation of the marine environment
• Establish & Maintain partnerships (e.g. Liaise with MCM compliance staff for joint operations.)
• Local biodiversity conservation in LED
• Assist in Compiling and updating of the management plan, master plan, strategic plan and APO for the MPA
• Adherence to all Health & Safety requirements.
• Assist with environmental education, extension services and interpretation
• Maintenance and control of infrastructure and other assets.
• Assist with eco-tourism and community conservation
• Ensure expenditure control, asset management

Requirements:
• A diploma Fisheries Resource Management or relevant qualification
• At least three years appropriate conservation experience within the marine environment
• Knowledge of environmental legislation (e.g. MLRA, etc)
• Skippers License
• Peace Officer and/or Fisheries Control Officer
• Computer literacy (Windows, MS Office,)
• Proficiency in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape
• Physical fitness to perform duties under physically demanding conditions
• A valid drivers license, ability to drive on 4x4 terrain
• Excellent interpersonal and communication and written skills
• Good Swimmer
• Willingness to work irregular hours, over time and to perform “stand-by” duties
• A valid EB drivers license
• Good interpersonal and communication and written skills

Recommended Competencies:
• Accredited MPA Management course
• EMI
• Commercial/Scientific Class IV Diver
• Firearm Competency Certificate

Enquiries: Mark Johns 0282715138

APPLICATIONS: To Manager Human Resources, CapeNature, Private Bag X 29, Gatesville, 7766 or fax to 086 210 5242 or email to hrinfo@capenature.co.za on or before 2 December 2011

The WCNCB is committed to a policy of employment equity. individuals who add diversity to the organisation are particularly encouraged to respond. Preference will therefore be given to applicants from the designated groups. Candidates, who have not received any feedback within 14 days after closing date, should consider their application unsuccessful. CapeNature reserves the right not make an appointment.