CITY OF CAPE TOWN PERSONNEL VACANCY THE CITY PROMOTES AND APPLIES THE PRINCIPLES OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY Applications are invited from SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES for appointment to the following position. ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENT AND SPATIAL PLANNING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT SITE CO-ORDINATOR BASED AT: WOLFGAT NATURE RESERVE PAY SCALE: TASK GRADE T8 BASIC SALARY: R147 635 PER ANNUM REF NUMBER: SP 37/13 Requirements: Grade 12 qualification (Matric Certificate) 2 years relevant experience in an environmental management field Biodiversity knowledge is essential and site management experience would be highly advantageous Experience in environmental legislation particularly with regard to the marine and coastal environments would be an added advantage Fire-fighting training and/or experience will be an added advantage Ability to work in a team context and as a Team Leader Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Additional environmental courses or qualifications are an added advantage Supervisory and leadership skills Computer Proficiency (MS Office – MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook) A Valid Code EB (08) Driver’s Licence Fluency in at least two of the official languages (Xhosa would an advantage) Job Purpose: Reporting to the Area Manager, the successful incumbent will be required to manage a section of the Wolfgat Nature Reserve according to the Reserve Management Plan Key Tasks Include: Managing this section in accordance with the biodiversity management plans and applicable legislation and agreements Supervision of staff and nature conservation students Interacting with community members, representatives and organizations to ensure involvement in the management of the reserve Identifying and building the capacity of local community champions Compiling reports on a regular basis for the area Developing annual plans of operation in consultation with the Area Manager Performing Law Enforcement functions Liaising with various other council departments, adjacent landowners and other stakeholders Scientific Monitoring Responding to environmental disasters such as fires, sewage and oil spills when necessary PLEASE NOTE: THE INCUMBENT MUST BE PREPARED TO WORK EXTENDED HOURS BOTH AT NIGHT AND ON WEEKENDS IN RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES. ENQUIRIES: LEWINE WALTERS TELEPHONE: 021 392 5134 CLOSING DATE: 28 JUNE 2013 PLEASE NOTE: NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please forward a comprehensive CV and covering letter, including a certified copy of your Identity Document, to [email protected] or alternatively hand deliver your application to the Human Resources Employment Counter, 2nd Floor, Tower Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing and that copies of supporting documents will not be returned. Please quote the Reference Code of the vacancy in all communications. Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within two months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:50:51 +0000
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