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South Africa: Biodiversity Projects Assistant
The Nature Conservation Corporation (NatConCorp), founded in 2003, is an
exciting and growing environmental consultancy, specialising in a practical
approach to environmental management. We are a strong team of diverse
individuals, with good in-house administrative and operational support.
We urgently require an additional person to assist with the diverse biodiversity
conservation projects we are implementing.
The work will involve fieldwork and report writing, as well as project
administration. The projects are diverse, ranging from basic botanical and
biodiversity assessments to a more specialist input, baseline data collection,
vegetation monitoring, contribution to the compilation of Environmental
Management Plans, and assistance to operational conservation activities where
necessary. Some projects might require liaison with clients and landowners, and
the attendance of project meetings. The suitable candidate is to preferably
have a knowledge of or interest in the botanical diversity of the Western Cape.

We would prefer a young nature conservator, new to the industry, with an
enquiring mind and able to use his/her own initiative. The suitable candidate is
also to have good/high standards with regards to communication, report writing
and project administration.

The suitable candidate should be in possession of the following:
- A valid drivers license (code 08);
- A National Diploma in Nature Conservation or similar tertiary qualification in

biodiversity conservation as a minimum requirement;
The suitable candidate should also preferably have the following skills:
- Knowledge and use of a GPS;
- Good computer knowledge;
- Good communication and report writing skills is preferred;
- Ability to use own initiative, and have an enquiring mind;
- Be hands-on and practical.

The salary will be commensurate of qualification, skills and experience, and will
be contractual.

CV’s may be submitted by email or fax to reach us by end of day 11 January
2008, and be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax number 021
701 5302, or for further information please contact Kareemah Jacobs or Dean
Ferreira at 021 702 2884.

Candidates should be available for interviews at short notice. The appointment
is to be made by 01 February 2008.
 
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