The Cape Flats Nature Partnership builds good practice in the sustainable management
of biodiversity network sites, in a people-centred way that develops local leadership for
conservation action and benefits surrounding communities - particularly areas where
incomes are low and living conditions poor.
The successful candidate must have a relevant postgraduate degree or diploma, with at least
2 years’ experience in urban community conservation, must be an excellent communicator
(verbal and written) in English and one other official language with strong planning and
implementation skills and also committed to community development and nature. The
incumbent must be a team player who can work independently, be computer literate in Word,
Excel and e-mail and hold a valid driver’s licence.
Responsibilities will include: • Building community partnerships and involvement in
conservation • Developing and implementing environmental education projects • Supporting
biodiversity management that integrates social and biodiversity priorities • Contributing to
ongoing learning about urban nature conservation practice.
The Community Conservation Officer will be based in Atlantis or Mamre and seconded to
the City of Cape Town Biodiversity Management Branch for all operational and supervisory
requirements.
SANBI offers an annual all-inclusive salary of R144 733.64.
Please note: • Applications must be accompanied by a letter motivating why the applicant
should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered) • A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process l Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses, telephone numbers and, if possible, e-mail addresses of at least three referees. Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.
All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI
Employment Equity plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated
groups. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill
this position. Applications submitted by employment agencies will not be considered.
Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 21 working days of the closing date, candidates may assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
Contact Ms Itebogeng Tshepe on (021) 799-8878 or, preferably, forward a letter and concise CV to e-mail: recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za or fax: (021) 762-3229. Postal
applications can be addressed to the Deputy Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X7, Claremont 7735
