Wetland Specialist
Wetland Specialist
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Job Description
Location: Ballito
Working Term: Permanent
Salary: Marketrelated salary will be offered based on skills and experience.
We currently have a vacancy for a Junior or Midlevel Wetland Specialist with 2 5 years of experience. The candidate must have proven experience in wetland delineation and classification wetland vegetation identification and in the application of published wetland assessment tools (i.e. WETHealth and WETEcoServices). The candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills have excellent scientific report writing skills and have the ability to manage projects independently and effectively.
Requirements:
- BSc Honours Degree in an appropriate environmental field or equivalent (MSc preferable);
- Minimum Two (2) years postqualification experience in wetland assessments;
- SACNASP Professional Registration;
- Proven work experience in Wetland delineation and assessment; Wetland offsetting and mitigation strategies; Wetland rehabilitation;
- GIS expertise;
- Experience in aquatic and hydropedology assessments will strengthen the application.
- Own vehicle;
- Knowledge of AutoCAD will be an advantage.
- Excellent scientific report writing skills;
- Proposal/tender compilation and management;
- Be familiar with the National Water Act 1998 (Act 36 of 1998) and related policies strategies and guidelines and other environmental legislation;
- Innovative thinking negotiating and networking skills;
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills;
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills;
- The willingness to travel extensively and work extended hours when required;
- Able to take initiative & work independently with minimal supervision;
- Language capabilities: Fluent in English. Other languages will be advantageous.
Employment Type
Full Time
