Landscape Unit Manager – Biodiversity & Protected Areas

CapeNature; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Pension/retirement benefits

Staff accommodation discounts

Job summary

CapeNature seeks an energetic Landscape Unit Manager to lead the Boland Landscape Unit, including Jonkershoek and Hottentots Holland Reserves. You will drive conservation interventions, partnerships, and governance to ensure protected areas are well managed and accessible for biodiversity and sustainable use.

The role requires a degree in nature/conservation, 5+ years in middle management, and strong leadership, communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nature/Environmental Conservation or Management; postgraduate is advantageous.
• Minimum five years of middle management experience in conservation.
• Knowledge of ecological processes, biodiversity legislation, HR, safety and procurement.
• Proven project management experience and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape conservation and stewardship to address biodiversity loss.
• Oversee operations for Boland Landscape Unit, including Jonkershoek and Hottentots Holland reserves.
• Implement policy and systems for biodiversity resilience and protected area management.
• Develop partnerships and ensure compliance, risk management and governance.
• Promote biodiversity economy and sustainable use; enhance access to biodiversity.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

MS Office literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nature/Environmental Conservation or Management

Tools

GIS (QGIS)

MS Office suite

Job description

CapeNature seeks an energetic Landscape Unit Manager to lead the Boland Landscape Unit, including Jonkershoek and Hottentots Holland Reserves. You will drive conservation interventions, partnerships, and governance to ensure protected areas are well managed and accessible for biodiversity and sustainable use.

The role requires a degree in nature/conservation, 5+ years in middle management, and strong leadership, communication and project management skills.