44014234 - Conservator

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

CONSERVATOR

REF NO:44014234

RECREATION AND PARKS DIRECTORATE

PARKS LEISURE AND CEMETERIES DIVISION

Basic Salary 

Grade:13

Key Responsibility Areas: 

• Comprehensive management of municipal nature reserve, natural areas, community conservation projects and Metropolitan Open Spaces.

• Ensures the protection and responsible management of functioning ecosystems and the rehabilitation of abused natural environments. 

• Manages, administers and trains allocated staff. 

• Allocates, monitors and controls expenditure of allocated zone operating budget. 

• Assists in the preparation of the annual capital and operating budgets. 

• Undertakes asset management for the branch. 

• Communicates, liaises and interacts with communities and stakeholders to build strong relationships and develop well informed communities with open communication structures. 

• Ensures compliance with all relevant policies, regulations and Acts. 

Competencies: 

• Managing Work. 

• Planning and Organising. 

• Facility Specific Skills. 

• Workplace Safety. 

• Interpersonal Relationships. 

• Communication. 

• Service Delivery Orientation. 

• Action Orientation.

• Resilience. 

• Problem Solving.

• Direction Setting. 

Essential Requirements: 

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Nature Conservation or Environmental Management or Zoology or any other equivalent and related qualification. 

• Valid motor vehicle driving license. 

• 5 years relevant experience in nature conservation environment of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level. 

• Computer Literacy. 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Nature Conservation or Environmental Management or Zoology or any other equivalent and related qualification. 

• 6 years relevant experience in nature conservation environment of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.