Wetland Specialist

Location: Ballito

Working Term: Permanent

Salary: Market-related salary will be offered, based on skills and experience.

We currently have a vacancy for a Junior or Mid-level 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., WET-Health and WET-EcoServices). 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 post-qualification 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.