Join our team
As a growing organisation, we are often looking for suitable people to assist in managing new projects. We are looking for a candidate that can add value to our diverse range of conservation projects. Are you passionate about nature, hard- working and willing to learn? See details below.
CONSERVATION OFFICER
The Grootvadersbosch Conservancy (www.gvbconservancy.co.za) is a non-profit organisation located between Swellendam and Heidelberg. The organisation works with a range of entities to support conservation on private land. We are involved in a range of environmental and social programmes in the Grootvadersbosch Valley. Projects include alien clearing, river monitoring, trail building and maintenance, environmental education, eco-tourism and forest restoration and rehabilitation. The conservancy has won several awards for their conservation commitment.
Position
We are looking to take on people that will assist in managing new and existing projects in the conservancy. We are looking for a candidate that can add value to our diverse range of conservation projects with specific experience in managing alien clearing projects, restoration, river management and environmental education. Are you passionate about nature, hard- working and willing to learn? See details below.
Requirements
The conservancy may choose not to full-fill this placement if no suitable candidate is found.
Position
We are looking to take on people that will assist in managing new and existing projects in the conservancy. We are looking for a candidate that can add value to our diverse range of conservation projects with specific experience in managing alien clearing projects, restoration, river management and environmental education. Are you passionate about nature, hard- working and willing to learn? See details below.
Requirements
- Diploma/degree in forestry management, conservation or related fields.
- At least 2-6 years of work experience in community-based conservation.
- Knowledge of herbicide management and application.
- A valid code B driver’s license and a willingness to drive on gravel roads in remote areas.
- Good interpersonal and communicative skills in Afrikaans and English.
- Experience with social media marketing is an advantage.
- Advanced computer literacy Microsoft Office including MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Google Earth Pro.
- Knowledge of data collection for fauna and flora monitoring programmes.
- Experience in managing alien clearing teams.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- High levels of personal responsibility and accountability.
- High level of physical fitness to perform inspection in mountainous terrain.
- Knowledge or work experience in the Greater Swellendam/Hessequa area is preferred.
- Experience in staff or contractor supervision in community focused conservation programmes.
- Competent financial management with book-keeping skills.
- Candidates must be willing to take on a range of tasks, work independently and take initiative.
- Experience in SASS or river monitoring
- Experience in restoration and nursery management
- No criminal record.
The conservancy may choose not to full-fill this placement if no suitable candidate is found.
