Conservator at Johannesburg City Parks

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• National Diploma/Degree in Nature Conservation or related field or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification 
• Code AB /Public Driver’s License 
• 2 Years of Experience in Conservation management or related field  

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Executes veld condition assessments 
• Executes the rehabilitations of proclaimed protected areas 
• Executes the alien plants control management plan 
• Implements indigenous tree planting programs 
• Execute Conservation maintenance in all Protected Areas 
• Implements and monitor fire management-cutting and burning fire breaks 
• Ensure maintenance of all fences, roads and trails 
• Ensuring maintenance of vehicles and inspections 
• Oversees eradication of alien invasive plants and problem animals’ control 
• Liaises and communicates with facilities management for technical maintenance and repairs 
• Conducts the planning, implementing and maintenance of high and ethical standards of animal husbandry in Protected Areas 
• Conducts the formulation of and implementation of species management plans 
• Ensures compliance to environmental legislation and other applicable acts, policies and regulations 
• Plans strategically and operationally for project, complete with the demarcating of the areas, contractor training and evaluation and reporting 
• Ensures selection of good genetics by using criteria for excellent physical characteristics 
• Prevent inbreeding as required by making use of good record keeping and very good identification techniques 
• Supervise day to day attendance of staff and escalate managers where necessary 
• Supervise performance, grievances and disciplinary issues of staff 
• Outline expected deliveries and measures 
• Contribute to team effectiveness and team cohesion 
• Hold team members accountable for individual performance 
• Implements and monitor JCPZ safety, health, environmental and security policies and procedures 
• Ensure department is in line with the SHEQ policies and procedures of JCPZ 
• Implements identified risk mitigation measures 
• Ensures compliances of department through policy and procedure adherence 

 KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

• Planning and organising skills, JCPZ policy and procedure framework 
• Daily report compilation, Resilience, Results Orientation 
• Knowledge and application of SHEQ standards 
• Understanding of environmental conservation principals 
• Knowledge of and application of biodiversity and conservation management best practices 
• JCPZ mandate, strategy, and stakeholder analysis 
• Integrity and Honesty, Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork