Field Technician

Job Title: Field Technician, Spekboom Restoration Project

Division: Technical and Carbon Division

Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Reports to: Senior Field Technician 

Position Summary:

The Field Technician will report to the Senior Field Technician and conduct in-field monitoring activities, including vegetation surveys, biomass measurements, biodiversity assessments, carbon accounting, and social surveys across the project area. The role involves both fieldwork and office-based tasks, contributing to the collection, management, and preliminary analysis of project data, and supporting the Senior Field Technician in ensuring that all monitoring activities are completed accurately and efficiently according to project protocols. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct baseline and regular monitoring assessments, including vegetation, biomass, soil carbon, biodiversity, and social surveys. 

• Assist in developing, testing, and refining Standard Operating Protocols, workflows, and field methodologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in data collection and analysis. 

• Identify opportunities for innovative approaches to ecosystem monitoring, restoration assessments, and carbon/biodiversity quantification. 

• Ensure accurate storage, management, and reporting of baseline and monitoring data. 

• Provide operational and field support to the Project Team as required, following guidance from the Senior Field Technician. 

• Document lessons learned from field activities and contribute ideas for improving protocols, tools, and workflows. 

• Participate in technical sessions, workshops, conferences, and other relevant events to advance the field of thicket ecosystem restoration academically and commercially. 

General:

• Embrace a culture of continuous learning by adapting to evolving job responsibilities, driven by NatCarbon’s commitment to innovation, personal growth, and shifting project priorities.


• Some travel within the Eastern and Western cape anticipated, including to remote locations. Travel may on occasion cross weekends and holidays to accommodate schedules. Work hours may be irregular.


• This outline of duties, and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. The employer reserves the right to assign the employee additional duties or responsibilities at any time, provided they are reasonably aligned with the scope of the role or necessitated by operational requirements. The functions and responsibilities detailed within this job description may be subject to modification at the employer’s discretion, based on evolving operational requirements, while remaining consistent with the parameters of the employee’s position.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Afrikaans or isiXhosa advantageous). 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. 

• Strong quantitative and statistics skills. 

• Data driven. 

• Ability to manage targets and priorities and develop own goals. 

• Must be well organized and willing to work hard.  

• Physically fit and comfortable working in challenging outdoor conditions. 

• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and be passionate about making a positive difference to the world. 

Qualifications:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in ecology, forestry, botany, environmental science, conservation or other related fields. 

Knowledge and Experience:

• 1 –2 years’ experience in a related field. 

• The successful candidate needs to be data driven and demonstrate a good knowledge of ecology and restoration practices. 

• Experience in ecological restoration is advantageous. 

• Knowledge of the Thicket Biome and the ability to identify key plant species is highly advantageous. 

• Capacity to solve complex project-related problems independently and receive general direction on new assignments. 

• Advanced computer literacy a must. 

• Excellent knowledge of GIS, using GPS and other field monitoring equipment 

• Valid Driver’s Licence (with off road driving experience advantageous). 

Working Conditions: 

• Frequent travel within the Eastern and Western Cape anticipated, including to remote locations. Travel may on occasion cross weekends and holidays to accommodate schedules. Work hours may be irregular. 

You will join a great team! We are: 

• From diverse locations and backgrounds, but all experts in our respective fields. We bring together a wide range of cross-sector experiences, ideas, and skills. 

• Relentless in our pursuit of excellence and innovation, always pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo. But it is not all work for us – we also believe in celebrating our successes, recognising individual contributions, and taking time to support each other’s growth and development. 

• At our core, explorers, constantly learning, evolving, and seeking new ways to deliver impactful solutions. We are not afraid to dream big, take risks, and step out of our comfort zones because we know that together, we can achieve great things. 

Compensation: 

To help us attract and retain top talent, NatCarbon Africa pays employees competitively to the market, depending on experience. Salary is one component of NatCarbon Africa’s total compensation package which also includes health care and life insurance, contributions to each employee’s retirement plan, paid time off and funds to support professional development. We will recognize employees who go beyond expected performance with salary increases and/or promotions. 

In return, we expect each employee to, at a minimum: 

• Meet expectations in terms of work effort and performance. 

• Take the initiative to build the skills and knowledge needed to do their job effectively; and 

• Embody the values of NatCarbon Africa. 

How to Apply: 

To apply, please send us the following: 

• Cover letter (not to exceed one page). 

• Resume/CV (not to exceed three pages). 

Please add app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure you receive emails from us 

NatCarbon Africa provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. 

*Only applications received online via the NatCarbon website or LinkedIn Page will be considered*