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South Africa: Ecologist, Cape Nature
The Scientific Services Unit of the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board is offering an exciting post to be part of a dynamic team.  Based in Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, with the Western Boland and West Coast as primary work sphere, the post comprises the following:

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Manage the effective flow of biodiversity data and information to and from protected areas
•    Co-ordinate regional biodiversity inventory and monitoring actions
•    Co-ordinate the compilation and revision of protected area management plans
•    Co-ordinate ecological auditing programmes
•    Provide scientific input into regional conservation land-use planning and management projects and programmes
•    Identify research needs
•    Provide input into policy formulation and review

REQUIREMENTS
•    An MSc or MTech degree in the Natural Sciences
•    Thorough understanding of ecological theory, ecological processes and components of biodiversity
•    Thorough understanding of the principles of protected area management, conservation biology and Integrated Environmental Management
•    Sound understanding of principles of experimental design and statistics
•    Ability to motivate and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and optimal development skills
•    Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interface with a wide range of people (staff, scientists and the public), including the ability to chair meetings, run workshops, deliver scientific and popular presentations, and write scientific and popular papers
•    Strategic thinker with the ability to prioritise and adapt according to circumstances
•    Ability to work effectively as leader and part of multi-disciplinary teams
•    Physically fit and willing and able to undertake fieldwork
•    Prepared to travel extensively and be away from home for periods of time
•    Must have a valid Code 08 driver’s licence

RECOMMENDATIONS
•    Ecological field experience
•    Experience, knowledge and a broad interest in conservation biology, as well as the Cape Floral Region and Succulent Karoo ecosystem pattern and processes
•    A good working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (ArcView)
•    Ability to interpret conservation policies and legislation
•    A confident, committed, service-orientated, organised, and innovative predisposition

ENQUIRIES: Dr Ernst Baard.  Tel: (021) 866 8000                               

To apply, send a letter of application and updated CV to The Human Resources Manager, Private Bag X29, Rondebosch, 7701 or fax (021) 659 3432 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it on or before 29 February 2008.

Preference will be given to EE candidates. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.  Capenature reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
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