Lead Avifaunal Ecologist for Renewable Energy Projects

Senior Ecologist (Avifaunal Focus) - Leading Environmental Group - Cape Town - RK091026-4453; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leading Environmental Group in Cape Town seeks a Senior Ecologist (Avifaunal Focus) to lead bird monitoring programmes across renewable energy projects. This hands-on leadership role requires technical rigour, regulatory compliance, and coordinating field assessments across multiple sites.

You will design methodologies, manage field teams, QA/QC data, and contribute to EIAs and EMPrs while mentoring junior staff and travelling nationally for fieldwork.

Qualifikationen

• MSc in Ecology, Zoology, or Environmental Science.
• Registered with SACNASP as Professional Natural Scientist (Ecological Science).
• 5–8 years’ experience in ecological consulting with avifaunal/bat monitoring.
• Proven project management and multi-site delivery experience.
• Strong report-writing and data analysis with regulator-ready submissions.
• Knowledge of SA environmental legislation (NEMA, NEMBA, NWA, NHRA).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel nationally.

Aufgaben

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of bird monitoring and avifaunal assessments across renewables.
• Manage field teams, QA/QC data, and stakeholder communications.
• Design methodologies and oversee field monitoring and reporting.
• Provide inputs to EIAs, Basic Assessments, and EMPrs with regulatory readiness.
• Serve as main client interface for bird workstreams and progress updates.
• Mentor junior ecologists and field staff across sites.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Data analysis

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

MSc in Ecology, Zoology, or Environmental Science

Tools

GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)

Ecological data platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Leading Environmental Group in Cape Town seeks a Senior Ecologist (Avifaunal Focus) to lead bird monitoring programmes across renewable energy projects. This hands-on leadership role requires technical rigour, regulatory compliance, and coordinating field assessments across multiple sites.

You will design methodologies, manage field teams, QA/QC data, and contribute to EIAs and EMPrs while mentoring junior staff and travelling nationally for fieldwork.