This Position is a fixed term contract position up to the 31 March 2018, renewable upon mutual agreement and Performance. Remuneration is on C1 Paterson salary scale, - basic salary of R15 846.63 per month (total Cost to company).
Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in Nature Conservation or Equivalent
1 Year working experience in EPWP programmes and the Implemenatation of environmental projects
1 Year 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:
Implement monitoring projects in BSP relating to Vegetation, Soil, Degradation and Rehabilitation
Delineation and Collation of baseline information across all programmes implemented
Technical assistance to project managers/assistants by providing data during BSP’s annual planning
Assist with data capturing, analysis and reporting on key findings from monitoring and research in Biodiversity Social Projects
Collation of spatial and non-spatial data into a central repository and ensure feedback to BSP Central GIS database.
Support of Ecological Monitoring Technician and Planning and Research Manager 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.
