This Position is a fixed term contract position up to 31 March 2018, renewable upon mutual agreement and performance. Remuneration: is on C4 Paterson salary scale,basic salary of R20 147.69 per month.(Total Cost to Company)
Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in Nature Conservation or Equivalent
3 years working knowledge of EPWP programme and the Implemenatation of environmental projects
3 years GIS experience including GPS mapping
Experience working with ESRI Software e.g. Arcview, Arcpad
ESRI I, II course completed will be added advantage
Fully computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages such as Word, Excel, Power Point
Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation such as National Water and National Environmental Acts
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Code EB drivers license
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:
Facilitate collection of baseline information to assist in compilation of Park MUCP and APO across all programmes as well as providing technical assistance to projects during BSP’s annual planning
Plan, co-ordinate and implement monitoring projects in BSP
Integration of all biophysical data (vegetation, soil, degradation, rehabilitation etc) and assistance with prioritization of key areas in need of conservation attention
Manage the human resources as well as logistical resources within the projects
Manage the administration of the project according to requirements of different funding organizations
Communicating and liaising with all stakeholders and partners
Assist with data capturing, analysis and reporting on key findings from monitoring and research in Biodiversity Social Projects
Support of Planning and Research Manager as well as BSP projects with desktop mapping and ad-hoc GIS tasks
Candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications; detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications to:
Attention: Nicholas Cole By Hand: Sanparks Office, Admin Building, NMMU Campus (Saasveld), George E-mail: gis_wfw@sanparks.org Enquiries: Mr. Nicholas Cole, Tel: (044) 871-0058
Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews and will be required to complete a GIS practical task.