Job Opportunities in South Africa


September 12, 2024

South African National Parks

Kruger National Park


Manager: Invasive Alien Species

A challenging vacancy currently exists for a Manager: Invasive Alien Species at Kruger National Park (KNP). The position requires specialist knowledge, and appropriate experience in environmental ethics, environmental legislation, risk management, monitoring and analysis and technical aspects of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) control.
Location
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Requirements
  • A postgraduate Degree\Diploma\NQF Level 8 in Nature Conservation, Environmental or Wildlife Management or related disciplines. Added advantage for a NQF 9/ Masters or above, or equivalent qualification.
  • Certificates (minimum 3 of 5) for the following training:
    • Invasive species identification
    • Herbicide Application
    • Biocontrol Management
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Pest Control
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the management and control of IAS. Added advantage if the experience is in a Protected Area.
  • Minimum of three (3) years in a managerial position.
Recommended and added advantage
  • Certificates for Geographic Information System training
Skills
  • A genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation and international best practice of IAS management within a Protected Area;
  • Good leadership, organization and time management;
  • Attention to detail, specifically plant species and/or IAS identification;
  • Proven experience with IAS mapping, monitoring, analysis and reporting;
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) (English);
  • Good working knowledge of various IT packages required for the post;
  • Good team-working; networking and influencing skills;
  • Valid Code 08 (B) driver’s licence.
Responsibilities
The role of the Manager: Invasive Alien Species (IAS) is to oversee the implementation, coordination, reporting and effective control of alien biota (flora and fauna) within the KNP, by influencing and supporting decisions, actions and engagements within and around the KNP. Specific key roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Oversee, coordinate and ensure the development, alignment, compliance and implementation of integrated Invasive Species control plans (including Ornamental, biocontrol and aquatic species) as per the Park Management Plan and NEMBA IAS Control Plans;
  • Review, update and develop new SOPs, Protocols, Guidelines and Policies for IAS Management in KNP;
  • Devising strategies, best tools and systems to monitor performance and encourage best environmental practices for IAS Management;
  • Oversee compliance, enforcement and monitoring with environmental legislation including NEMA, NEM:BA, NEM: PAA and IAS Regulations;
  • Oversee invasive alien species reporting and monitoring of programs and activities in the KNP;
  • Stakeholder management, communication; advisory and liaising with internal/external departments, partners and regulatory bodies;
  • Assessing, analysing, collating and communicating IAS environmental performance data and reporting information to internal staff, clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies;
  • Perform general staff, administration and financial management.
Please Note
  • NB: The position is not park-based and therefore the successful candidate, will have to provide their own accommodation outside the park and the package has taken that into account.
  • The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive cost to company salary, pitched at Grade D2 Paterson Scale. The allowances and benefits are as specified in the HR tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
  • An appointment will be made using SANParks’ employment equity plan.
  • Previous candidates who applied are encouraged to re-apply.
Salary
R641,921.99 – R1,052,446.50
Paterson Grade
D2
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Pumza Zici
Human Capital Management, Kruger National Park

  • Email: Jobapplications1@sanparks.org
  • Telephone: 013 735 4204
  • Postal Address: Private Bag X402 Skukuza 1350
Documents Required
Interest persons who meet the above-stated requirements should forward their application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified qualifications.
Applicants possessing foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Closing Date
25 September 2024

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