Environmental Program Lead: Biodiversity Outreach

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan

Generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an Environmental Program Coordinator to plan, implement and oversee conservation projects across the Western Cape. The role requires a hands-on scientist with strong project management and budgeting skills, able to collaborate with communities, researchers and government agencies.

You will design field surveys, monitor biodiversity, manage project budgets, report to donors and ensure compliance with environmental laws.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive environmental program management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork and travel within the Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage environmental conservation projects.
• Coordinate fieldwork activities including ecological surveys and wildlife monitoring.
• Collaborate with scientific partners to ensure sound methodologies and data collection.
• Engage with local communities to promote environmental awareness and participation.
• Develop and manage project budgets and reporting to donors.
• Liaise with government authorities to ensure compliance with environmental laws.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

GIS / Data analysis

Budgeting

Fieldwork coordination

Education

Master's or PhD in Environmental Science / Ecology

Tools

GIS software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an Environmental Program Coordinator to plan, implement and oversee conservation projects across the Western Cape. The role requires a hands-on scientist with strong project management and budgeting skills, able to collaborate with communities, researchers and government agencies.

You will design field surveys, monitor biodiversity, manage project budgets, report to donors and ensure compliance with environmental laws.