11 Oct
South African National Parks
South Cape DC
Location
Garden Route, Western Cape
Full job description
A challenging position currently exists for Cluster Manager: Biodiversity Social Projects based at Harkerville for the Garden Route National Park Cluster on fixed term contract up to 31 March 2027, renewable on mutual agreement.
The successful candidate will be responsible to implement Biodiversity Special Projects funded by the Expanded Public Works Programme inclusive of alien & invasive species control, land- and wetland rehabilitation in the GRNP through sound corporate governance systems, policies and procedures and will report to the Implementation Manager: South.
Location
GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or BTech Conservation or Environmental Management
- Minimum of 5 years of proven project management experience
- 3 – 5 years of experience in invasive alien plant clearing is essential for this position
- 3 – 5 years experience in health and safety management and compliance
- Working knowledge of relevant biodiversity legislation, health & safety, and EPWP requirements.
- Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Good written and verbal communication in English.
- Willingness to work long and irregular hours as well as extensive travelling.
- Sound organisational, administrative and negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring of project deliverables according to approved plans
- Ensuring operational planning of biodiversity social projects in the cluster
- Managing implementation and administration of policies, strategies and budgets according to annual performance plans and relevant legislation.
- Ensuring compliance with legal,
policy and contractual agreements pertaining to the programmes & projects in the region.
- Ensuring financial, budget and procurement management inclusive of all audit and reporting requirements.
- Implement effective Human Resources Management, inclusive of the training responsibilities of the EPWP projects.
- Administration and database management to meet reporting requirements of external and internal stakeholders.
- Build and maintain good communication and relationships with stakeholders.
- Ensure SHEQ compliance of all projects and compile monthly reports
- Ensure all relevant data is captured for the projects
- Compile monthly progress reports
- Conduct internal audits and assessments on all projects in the cluster
Paterson Grade
D1
How To Apply
Interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements must apply using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/CiaYC2zDuz
Supporting Documents such as a detailed CV, Certified copies of qualifications, driver’s licence and ID (certified within the past 3 months), reference letters and other relevant documents must be emailed to [email protected] using reference BSP CM GRNP in the subject line.
Applications that do not comply with the above, should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Enquiries:
Contact Carlo de Kock on 082 541 1684
Closing Date
24 October 2024
▶️ Cluster Manager (Biodiversity Social Projects)
🖊️ South African National Parks
📍 South Cape DC