Duties & Responsibilities
- Gather field data and compile specialist reports on the ecology of project areas inclusive of, where required, both terrestrial and wetland ecology
- Practical experience and knowledge in faunal and flora assessments including habitat identification and characterisation, functionality and application of assessment tools, in the context of sustainable development
- Extensive report writing
- Full responsibility of research, analyses, mapping as well as application assessment tools to develop scientifically accurate specialist reports
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- B.Sc. Hons. (or Higher) Degree in Botany / Zoology / Hydrology / Environmental Sciences or any other appropriate Degree
- Extensive experience in the identified work streams
- 10 Years’ experience in Consulting and / or specialist report compilation
- Experience in managing applications for Water Use Licences
- Knowledge of GIS and the relevant environmental legislative laws governing specialist assessments, with specific focus on the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) (and associated laws) and the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) (NWA)
- Good, sound scientific writing abilities
- Must be able to manage applications for Water Use Licences
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Registration with SACNASP is a prerequisite