Closing Date: 30 September 2021

We currently have a vacancy for a Junior or Mid-level Wetland Ecologist / Specialist with 1 – 5 years 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. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

  • Data collection related to wetland assessments – soil and vegetation sampling, surface water sampling, recording and measuring of hydrological and geomorphological features, recording and measuring of wetland impacts.
  • Data analysis related to wetland assessments – wetland soil and vegetation interpretation, wetland soil formation interpretation, wetland delineation and mapping in QGIS, wetland classification, surface water quality interpretation, WET-Health, WET-EcoServices, wetland monitoring programmes.
  • Desktop assessments, processing and mapping using a Geographic Information System (GIS) i.e. QGIS.
  • Proposal / tender compilation and management. 
  • Management of specialist projects including scope management, budget/time allocation and management, deliverable/deadline management. 
  • Be familiar with applicable environmental and water legislation. 
  • Facilitate and manage meetings and effectively liaise with clients, authorities and stakeholders when required. 
  • Maintenance and upkeep of all field sampling equipment.
  • Ability to work extended hours when required.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences when required. 

Minimum Requirements:

  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Proven work experience in wetland assessment. 
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and QGIS.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Good organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Good self- and time management skills.
  • Excellent scientific report writing skills. 
  • Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Qualifications:

  • At a minimum, BSc Honours degree in environmental, ecological, botanical, zoological or earth sciences. Preferably MSc degree.  
  • Registration as a Certified or Professional Natural Scientist in terms of SACNASP. 
  • Proven training, mentorship and experience in wetland assessments. 

Remuneration: 

A competitive, market-related salary with benefits will be offered, based on skills and experience. 

Please email your letter of introduction and curriculum vitae to ryan@verdantenv.co.za. If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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