Remote Biodiversity Data Analyst

Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT); Mahikeng; Hybrid; ZAR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) invites applications for a Biodiversity Data Analyst to turn ecological data into actionable conservation insights. You will work with satellite imagery, species distribution models, and environmental monitoring tools to inform decision-making.

The role is based in Nelspruit with occasional fieldwork across Mpumalanga, combining office analytics with collaborative field projects. You will contribute to data-driven conservation and policy support.

Qualifications

• Experience with ecological data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to develop and manage biodiversity databases.
• Familiarity with satellite imagery and species distribution models.

Responsibilities

• Analyze ecological datasets using statistical software to identify patterns.
• Develop and maintain biodiversity monitoring databases.
• Collaborate with field researchers to interpret data for conservation planning.
• Produce visualizations and reports for stakeholders.
• Conduct spatial analysis to map habitats and ecosystem health.
• Support grant applications with data summaries and documentation.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

R

Python

Tableau

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

Geography or Ecology related field

Tools

GIS (QGIS)

ArcGIS

Job description

Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) invites applications for a Biodiversity Data Analyst to turn ecological data into actionable conservation insights. You will work with satellite imagery, species distribution models, and environmental monitoring tools to inform decision-making.

The role is based in Nelspruit with occasional fieldwork across Mpumalanga, combining office analytics with collaborative field projects. You will contribute to data-driven conservation and policy support.