Job/Consultancy Opportunities

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• Manager: Biodiversity Research and Assessment (MBRA), Biodiversity Conservation Operations Divisions: Head Office, Pitermaritzburg. This senior position within the Scientific Services Division is suited to a dynamic, self-motivated professional with well-developed, proven leadership and management abilities. Total Remuneration Package: R487 797.00 per annum. For more information click here. Closing date 20 February 2012.
• Nature's Valley Trust, Programme Director: The Nature’s Valley Trust (NVT) is a registered non-profit conservation organisation (025-306-NPO) based in Nature’s Valley (near Plettenberg Bay) and surrounded by the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park. The Programme Director will be expected to take ‘ownership’ of the Nature’s Valley Trust in order to grow and develop this dynamic NGO. See Advert for more details. Deadline 24 February 2012.
• Part-time Curator, Southern Cape Herbarium, Garden Route Botanical Garden, George. The closing date for applications is 15 February 2012. This position becomes available on 01 March 2012 and will suit a semi-retired or retired botanist with the appropriate qualifications and experience. Click here to view the advertisement.

PAST POSTINGS

• PROJECT MANAGER, Mountain Zebra Wilderness Corridor Partnership Project, Wilderness Foundation. Two-year fixed term contact. For further information see here. Closing date: 10 February 2012.
• In store-Campaign -The Marine Stewardship Council is looking for people to help in raising awareness of the MSC’s sustainable seafood eco-label in selected Cape Town supermarkets on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd February 2012. Participants will be remunerated for their time and need to be available from Wednesday to Friday between 10h00 and 19h00. Interested individuals to contact capetown@msc.org.
• Provincial Coordinator: Working for Wetlands. SANBI requires an enthusiastic, responsible team player who will function as a focal point for the Working for Wetlands programme at provincial level. Key responsibilities are the provision of technical advice, monitoring and evaluating rehabilitation projects, as well as providing operational support for wetland rehabilitation, conservation and sustainable use. Email Emmy Tsienyane for more details by the 03 February 2012.
• Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) Head of Programmes: Sustainability and Development. This post is based at the EWT’s Head Office in Modderfontein, Johannesburg. Requirements include: A minimum of a postgraduate qualification in the biological or social sciences; At least 10 years experience in managing and implementing relevant conservation projects; Excellent knowledge and extensive experience of the sustainability and development arenaand its current and emerging challenges and opportunities. To apply please e‐mail your CV and application to the Human Resources Manager Alison Jänicke by 06 February 2012.
• CONSERVATION MANAGER: Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, CapeNature. One of the core responibilities is to execute, co-ordinate and integrate overall management of the reserve including biodiversity conservation, tourism and environmental education activities. To apply, send your CV to the HR Manager, Private Bag X29, Gatesville, 7764 or fax 086 210 5242 or e-mail hrinfo@capenature.co.za on or before 31 January 2012.
• WasteWise Node Co-ordinators (part-time), Eco-schools: the WasteWise Eco Schools Node has three part-time contract positions available from early 2012. Requirements include: A dynamic person in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a minimum of 1 years experience in education or environmental education. A tertiary qualification in education or environmental education woudl be an advantage. Deadline 30 January 2012.
• Assistant Consultant, Land Restoration and Ground Engineering, WSP Environment and Energy: WSP is a global consultancy with over 1000 staff and 60 offices offering advice to clients across all sectors of the economy. They are looking to make an appointment in their Cape Town office. The incumbent will be required to have a minimum of a BSc (Hons) in related earth sciences or other technical related field (e.g. geology, geohydrology, hydrology etc). It is preferable that the candidate have at least 1 years' experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Email applications to Michelle.dekock@wspgroup.co.za. Tel: 031 240 8803. Also see www.wspenvironmental.co.za.
   
• Position: Assistant Project Manager, The Cape Leopard Trust. The position will assist the CLT Project Manager in administering, planning and managing research and conservation initiatives.Experience in conservation, project management with an interest in biology, conservation or any relevant discipline. Practical experience in conservation initiatives, community-based conservation, tourism, journalism and management planning. Enquiries can be directed to Dr Quinton Martins.
• Opportunities at SANCCOB, a leading marine conservation non-profit organization, seeks to employ a Development and Marketing Coordinator, a Volunteer and Administration Coordinator and a Bird Rehabilitator to join their dynamic team in Table View, Cape Town. Details are attached. Closing date for applications 19 December 2011. Email the Rehabilitation Manager info@sanccob.co.za for more information. 
• Vacancy at the CER: Staff Attorney. As part of a National Lottery-funded collaborative project with partner organisation Lawyers for Human Rights (www.lhr.org.za), the Centre hereby calls for applications by suitably qualified and experienced candidates to take up a three-year contract as staff attorney at the Centre, specialising in the regulation of the environmental impacts of mining and other industrial developments. The staff attorney will be based at the Centre’s offices in Cape Town, though he or she will be required to travel regularly to Gauteng and other parts of the country. For further information click through to the CER website.
• Information Technology vacancies: SANBI has various positions open within their IT functions. Click on the relevant positions below for further information. Closing date 20 December 2011.
  • Database Developer
  • Information Systems Manager
  • Project Manager

• Web Developer: SANBI, Pretoria. SANBI requires an energetic, motivated individual with proven ability to develop and support software information systems. This will include technical implementation of systems and databases from specifications, evaluation and integration of open-source components, testing and bug-fixing. Click here to view further details.Closing date: 20 December 2011.
• Legal Interns for 2012, Centre for Environmental Rights: The CER is a dynamic non-profit organisation and law clinic based in Observatory, Cape Town. The Centre’s mission is to advance environmental rights in South Africa, and its vision is civil society participation in environmental governance that is stronger, more streamlined, and better legally and scientifically equipped. In 2012, the Centre would like to employ two legal interns, and hereby calls for applications by suitably qualified and experienced candidates. Legal interns work closely with the attorneys at the Centre, and play an integral role in the Centre’s work and operations. For further information see: http://cer.org.za/news/call-for-applications-legal-interns-for-2012/. Deadline 7 December 2011.
• Volunteers required - shark tagging: 10 December 06h00 – 17h00, Macassar Beach to Sunise Circle, Cape Town. To tag and collect biological data on Bronze Whaler sharks (Carcharhinus brachyurus) caught during the Two Oceans Angling Club Big Catch Bronzie Festival. SASC seeks 15 volunteers to form part of 5 tagging teams. Volunteers will assist with tagging and collection of biological data of sharks caught during the competition. Each tagging team will be led by an experienced shark scientist. If you wish to participate please email: tamzyn@sharkconservancy.org
• Call for Expressions of interest from suitable individuals to act as Sectretariat for the Fynbos Forum (3 year contract, part time). Deadline 5 December 2011. For further details see here.
• Programme Specialist: Biological Sciences, International Council for Science (ISCU), hosted by the National Research Foundation. 3 year renewable contract. Deadline 30 November 2011. See Advert for further details.
•  Assistant Environmental Education Officer: AfriOceans Conservation Alliance, Glencairn, Western Cape. The position requires an outgoing, dynamic person who is passionate about the environment and working with children. The ideal candidate should be energetic, enthusiastic and a good team player. Closing Date 14 November 2011. 1 year contract, renewable. Rd 6,000 per month. Start date immediately. See Advert for more details.
• Network Coordinator: AHEAD Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA). AHEAD is a convening, facilitative mechanism, working to create enabling environments that allow different and often competing sectors to literally come to the same table and find collaborative ways forward to address challenges at the interface of wildlife health, livestock health, and human health and livelihoods. Click here to apply or go to the University of Pretoria's website. Closing Date 2 November 2011.
• Biotechnician in the Conservation Services Division, Rondevlei Scientific Services Office, Garden Route National Park. The successful candidate will be expected to work primarily in aquatic ecosystems in the Garden Route National Park, though may at times be required to undertake field work in other ecosystems and in other national parks within South Africa. Closing Date 4 November 2011. Download details here.
• Marine Monitoring Project Coordinator: Addo Elephant National Park (Woody Cape Section) - Working for the Coast EPWP Project.Contact Megan McCarthy: Office: 046-6530610, Cellular: 082 8944422, E-mail: megan.mccarthy@sanparks.org 
• The South African National Space Agency co-ordinates and integrates national space science and technology programmes and conduct long-term planning and implementation of space-related activities in South Africa, for the benefit of the citizens of South Africa.This newly established entity has the various vacancies in Hermanus, to be filled by enthusiastic, hardworking South African citizens with the relevant skills and qualifications. Full job descriptions for all these positions are available at: http://www.space-sci.sansa.org.za  
• Environmental Practitioner, NAMAKWA SANDS, West Coast. Applicants to submit a CV and an approved (K009) form to: Fax No. (012) 307 5045 or email to vacancies@exxaro.com. Click here for vacancy details.
• Science Officer, Nature Seychelles. The job requires implementation and coordination of the conservation and science program of the Cousin Island Special Reserve Management Plan, and to assist the Science Coordinator with Nature Seychelles’ monitoring and research activities. Deadline: 10 October 2011. Click here for details.
• SANCOR International Travel Student Award for 2012: This award is presented to a PhD student in recognition of their work and offers up and coming young marine scientists the opportunity to:

• attend an international conference and to showcase their research
• gain experience in presenting a paper to an international audience
• interact and network with experts in the same research field

Closing date: 30 September 2012. Application Form

• Control Environmental Officer Grade A:Effluent Disposal and Monitoring (OC 05/2011), Department of Environmental Affairs, Cape Town Waterfront. Click here to view the advert. Closing date 26 August 2011.
• Environmental Officer Production Grade C (OC 06/2011): Estuaries Management. Department of Environmental Affairs, Cape Town Waterfront. Click here for details. Closing date 26 August 2011.
• Control Environmental Officer Grade B (OC 07/2011): Coastal Conservation Planing and Mangement. Department of Environmental Affairs, Cape Town Waterfront. Click here for more details. Closing date 26 August 2011.
• Senior Field Officer - Loxton (Northern Cape): Riverine Rabbit Programme. Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), Click here for advert. Closing date 26 August 2011. 
• Namaqualand Ecologist and Research Assistant, Conservation South Africa. 12 month contract based in Namaqualand. Closing date 21 July 2011. See Advert for further details.
• Project Manager - Southern Ground-Hornbill Research and Conservation Programme, with the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, Department of Zoology, University of Cape Town. Based at the Associated Private Nature Reserves adjacent to Kruger National Park. Closing date 22 July 2011. See Advert for details.
• Climate Adaptation Co-ordinator - Namaqualand Green Economy Demonstration Programme (NGED), Conservation International. Closing date 21 July 2011. See TOR for details.