Specialist Ecologist (Biodiversity Plani

Essential Requirements - SPECIALIST ECOLOGIST (BIO PLAN)  (T14)• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Biological, Ecological or Conservation Sciences or anyother related and equivalent qualification.• Registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as aProfessional Natural Scientist in a relevant field of practice.• Valid motor vehicle driving license.• 4 Years relevant experience. Preferred Requirements:•  Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) in Biological, Ecological or Conservation Sciences or any otherrelated and equivalent qualification.• 5 Years relevant experience.Essential Requirements: SENIOR SPECIALIST ECOLOGIST (BIO PLAN)  (T15)• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Biological, Ecological or Conservation Sciences or anyother related and equivalent qualification.• Registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as aProfessional Natural Scientist in a relevant field of practice.• Valid motor vehicle driving license.• 5 Years relevant experience. Preferred Requirements:• Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) in Biological, Ecological or Conservation Sciences or any otherrelated and equivalent qualification.• 6 Years relevant experience.

Contributes to the preparation and implementation of the eThekwini Environmental ServicesManagement Plan (EESMP).• Contributes to the preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS).• Liaise with relevant stakeholders and officials concerned with open space planning, naturalresource conservation and management matters.• Investigates queries related to the EESMP and biodiversity issues.• Oversees the preparation of environmental plans for specific areas or issues.• Oversees project implementation.• Identifies strategic projects or research that need to be undertaken and prepares appropriate budget and action plans.• Conceptualises and develops sustainable development indicators.• Reviews the database in order to identify gaps and needs related to the development andmonitoring of EMS and EESMP and to prepare action plans.• Manipulates and manages information.• Develops appropriate sectoral policies, laws and implementation of guidelines.• Undertakes negotiations with other stakeholders around complex issues in order to assist inresolving the matter.• Provides biodiversity planning input to development applications of varying complexity andscale.• Contributes to the preparation of Environmental Managers environmental input into provincial environmental management and implementation plans.• Advises committees in their deliberations where these may have an impact on theenvironmental management.• Oversees, manages and directs work of junior, technical staff and consultants appointed to undertake work for the department. Contribute to the preparation, regular review, updating and publishing of the municipality'sstrategic Durban Metro Open Space System Plan (DMOSS) utilising scientific techniques.• Contribute to the implementation of the DMOSS plan and lead projects relating to themanagement of critical biodiversity and ecological support areas.• Develop and implement specific conservation plans aimed at dealing with threats to the natural environment in conjunction with other stakeholders like Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.• Provide advice to committees on decision making that may have an impact on theenvironmental management/quality of the city.• Manage the appointment and work undertaken by consultants.• Research and compile reports on environmental information and data.• Oversee the work of junior technical staff.

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