African Parks est une organisation à but non lucratif qui assume l’entière responsabilité de la réhabilitation et de la gestion à long terme des parcs nationaux en partenariat avec les gouvernements et les communautés locales. En adoptant une approche commerciale de la conservation, soutenue par le financement des bailleurs de fonds, nous visons à rendre chaque Parc durable à long terme, contribuant ainsi au développement économique et à la réduction de la pauvreté.

Nous gérons actuellement 24 parcs nationaux et aires protégées dans 13 pays, couvrant plus de 20 millions d’hectares en Angola, au Bénin, en République centrafricaine, au Tchad, en République démocratique du Congo, au Malawi, au Mozambique, en République du Congo, au Rwanda, en Zambie, au Zimbabwe, au Soudan du Sud et en Éthiopie.

Le Gouvernement de la République Démocratique du Congo agissant par l’intermédiaire de l’Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN) a conclu en octobre 2025 un contrat en vue de la gestion, de la réhabilitation, du financement, de l’entretien et du développement du Parc national de Kundelungu. Créé en 1970, le Parc National de Kundelungu (PNKL) fait partie d’un paysage écologiquement important du Katanga, dans le sud-est de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC). Le Parc s’étend sur une superficie de 8 236 km2. Il est divisé en deux sections : la zone annexe à l’ouest et la zone intégrale à l’est où se trouve la Base opérationnelle à Katwe avec un Bureau de liaison sis à 40 bis, avenue Bien-aimé, Quartier Les Battants, dans la Commune de Lubumbashi.

Dans le cadre de nos opérations en RDC, African Parks Congo cherche à recruter un (01) Responsable des financements et du reporting (H/F) pour le Parc national de Kundelungu. Ce poste représente une excellente opportunité de travailler avec une organisation de conservation unique, dédiée à la protection de la faune, de la flore et des espaces sauvages restants en Afrique.

Mission et Principales responsabilités liées au poste :

Le Responsable des financements et du reporting (H/F) a pour mission de superviser le portefeuille de subventions et financements du parc, en contrôlant l’efficacité et la conformité des projets respectifs. Il s’agit notamment de travailler en étroite collaboration avec le Responsable financier pour garantir l’affectation correcte des fonds des donateurs et le suivi des taux de consommation financière, de coordonner les plans de travail des subventions et d’informer les chefs de département sur les principaux résultats attendus, de fournir la visibilité nécessaire aux partenaires et de surveiller les risques liés à l’exécution des composantes des projets de subventions. Il/elle représentera le parc lors des rencontres trimestrielles de suivi des financements, en informant les équipes d’APN des besoins de financement du parc, de l’octroi des subventions et des principales mises à jour opérationnelles. Il/elle est aussi responsable de l’exécution efficace et conforme du portefeuille des subventions du Parc, de la préparation de rapports de haute qualité à des fins internes et externes, et à la fois de l’identification et la diffusion efficace des besoins en financement du Parc.

Il s’agit d’un poste clé de l’Unité de Gestion du Parc qui établit le lien entre la stratégie du Parc et la réalité opérationnelle de gestion du Parc avec les bailleurs de fonds, les partenaires et les équipes au niveau du siège d’African Parks Network, notamment celles en charge de la mobilisation de fonds.

Ledit poste exige un rôle de coordination et de collaboration étroite avec le Directeur du Parc, le Responsable financier ainsi que les autres Responsables de Département chargés de la mise en œuvre des projets du Parc, et une connaissance approfondie des Procédures opérationnelles standard de gestion d’African Parks (SOPs).

Spécifiquement, le Responsable des financements et du reporting (H/F) sera chargé(e) de :

• Définir les besoins en financement du parc et élaborer des dossiers de financement, des notes conceptuelles et des propositions convaincantes pour la collecte de fonds auprès des donateurs privés et institutionnels ;
• Veiller à ce que les propositions soient étroitement alignées sur les objectifs à long terme du parc, le plan d’affaires, le budget approuvé et le programme de suivi ;
• Coordonner et rassembler les rapports du parc, tant à des fins internes qu’externes. Il s’agit notamment de collaborer avec les responsables de département pour s’assurer que les bons paramètres permettant de saisir l’impact du parc soit mesuré et que les données sont saisies avec précision dans les systèmes de rapportage d’African Parks. En plus de développer des rapports de donateurs opportuns et de haute qualité qui renforcent notre réputation, il développe des fiches d’information sur le parc pour les événements d’engagement, partage des mises à jour opérationnelles mensuelles, informe l’équipe de communication des faits saillants et compile des rapports analytiques qui informent la prise de décision basée sur les données et les évaluations de performance pour le parc ;
• Coordonner ou rassembler des enquêtes au niveau des parcs, des études de cas, des collectes de données et des analyses qui alimentent les évaluations d’impact pour les donateurs et les partenaires ;
• Soutenir la rédaction de documents opérationnels tels que les plans d’affaires et les descriptions de projets spéciaux ;
• Rédiger des notes conceptuelles et des propositions de subventions convaincantes en mettant l’accent sur des données concrètes : le Responsable du financement et du reporting travaillera avec les gestionnaires des comptes et l’unité de gestion du parc pour soutenir la rédaction de propositions dans le cadre d’un processus de collaboration ;
• Gérer des projets complexes, en fixant et en gérant des échéances, en coordonnant les contributions de plusieurs équipes et en veillant à ce que le travail ne soit pas entaché d’erreurs, généralement pour deux ou trois projets qui se chevauchent à tout moment.
• Apporter, le cas échéant, un soutien aux processus de valorisation des crédits carbone ou d’autres services écosystémiques, faciliter les visites du parc par les principales parties prenantes, telles que les donateurs.
  

Relations clés

• Unité de Gestion du Parc
• Responsable des financements et du reporting du Parc national de la Garamba
• Directeur Régional des Opérations, AP Congo
• Toute l’équipe support de la région AP Congo et du Siège d’African Parks
• Partenaires institutionnels et gouvernementaux
• ICCN
• Donateurs / Bailleurs
• Autres membres de l’équipe de gestion du parc

Compétences, qualifications et expériences requises pour le poste

• Maîtrise parfaite du français et de l’anglais ;
• Diplôme universitaire en conservation, biologie, développement social, communication, relations internationales, administration des affaires, sciences sociales ou dans tout autre domaine pertinent ;
• Au moins cinq (5) ans d’expérience pertinente dans le domaine de la gestion des subventions / financements, de la conservation, de la collecte des fonds et du reporting bailleurs, du développement social ou de la gestion durable de l’utilisation des terres et une bonne expérience de travail avec des donateurs, y compris avec des bailleurs de fonds institutionnels tels que l’UE, le KFW, l’USAID, la DFID et de fondations privées. Une expérience dans le financement institutionnel est préférable ;
• Posséder une connaissance approfondie des exigences complexes des bailleurs de fonds, y compris des agences de financement américaines, européennes, allemandes et autres : les États-Unis, l’Union européenne, l’Allemagne et d’autres agences de financement public ;
• Excellente capacité rédactionnelle et expérience dans l’élaboration de communications externes telles que des propositions de subventions et des rapports d’impact ;
• Une connaissance approfondie des cadres de suivi et d’évaluation et, idéalement, des exigences de conformité pour les différents donateurs ;
• Exposé à l’élaboration de programmes, à l’établissement de budgets et à des exigences détaillées en matière de rapports financiers ;
• Capable de maintenir l’organisation de l’équipe et de se concentrer sur les priorités essentielles au sein d’une multitude de projets assortis de délais, en s’appropriant fortement la sauvegarde et l’amélioration des normes de qualité d’African Parks en tant qu’Organisation de conservation de premier plan sur le continent ;
• Bon contact avec les parties prenantes, savoir renforcer les capacités et être sensible au travail dans des environnements interculturels ;
• Résistant et flexible, capable de travailler efficacement dans des zones éloignées ;
• Forte volonté de vivre en milieu rural et expérience de la vie dans des endroits isolés
• Adhésion aux valeurs d’African Parks.

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (South Africa)

Reference: APN/IUCN‑KTP/PROC‑ELECFENCE/2026‑RFP02

African Parks Network invites qualified and experienced suppliers / contractors to submit proposals for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a game proof electric fencing (17 km) for a protected area conservation project at the Mata‑Mata Section of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (South Africa).

The purpose of the fence is to provide a durable, fit-for-purpose barrier suitable for wildlife management, boundary control and reduction of human-wildlife conflict.

This procurement process seeks to identify a contractor capable of delivering a complete electric fencing solution, including technical design, materials supply, logistics, installation and commissioning.

Interested parties must request the full Statement of Need  and receive any clarification documents by contacting: ktpprocurement@africanparks.org

Submission Details

Submission Deadline: 22 July 2026
Clarification Deadline: 8 July 2026
Email for Submissions & Clarifications: ktpprocurement@africanparks.org
Proposal Format:
Email 1: Technical  Proposal
Email 2: Financial Proposal
Validity Period: Minimum 90 days
Language: English

All procurement processes will be conducted in accordance with African Parks, IUCN, and donor procurement requirements, ensuring fairness, transparency, and best value for money.

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (South Africa)

Reference Number: APN/IUCN‑KTP/PROC‑FENCE/2026‑RFP01

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) : Replacement Boundary Fence – Mata-Mata Section

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (South Africa)

1.Background

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in partnership with African Parks Network (APN), is implementing the European Union–funded NaturAfrica Action

Grant for Transfrontier Conservation Areas in the SADC region.

Under this programme, African Parks has been selected by IUCN to implement the project:

“Integrated Management for Biodiversity Conservation and Community Resilience in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (KTP)”

African Parks Network invites qualified and experienced suppliers / contractors to submit proposals for the design, supply, delivery and erection of a 17 km section of game proof fence for a protected area conservation project.

The purpose of the fence is to provide a durable, fit-for-purpose barrier suitable for wildlife management, boundary control and reduction of human-wildlife conflict.

This procurement process seeks to identify a contractor capable of delivering a complete fencing solution, including technical design, materials supply, logistics, installation and commissioning.

Interested parties must request the full Statement of Need  and receive any clarification documents by contacting: ktpprocurement@africanparks.org

Submission Details

Submission Deadline: 22 July 2026
Clarification Deadline: 8 July 2026
Email for Submissions & Clarifications: ktpprocurement@africanparks.org
Proposal Format:
Email 1: Technical  Proposal
Email 2: Financial Proposal
Validity Period: Minimum 90 days
Language: English

All procurement processes will be conducted in accordance with African Parks, IUCN, and donor procurement requirements, ensuring fairness, transparency, and best value for money.

Kgalagadi Management Company (KMC) invites suitably qualified consulting entities to submit Proposals for the development of: • A ten year Management Plan for the Botswana portion of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park • Four WMA Management Plans (KD1, KD2, KD12, KD15) • A Community Development Plan • A Tourism Development Plan

This work must align with the 2025 Land Use and Management Plan, IUCN ESMS requirements, and relevant Botswana legislation, and will be undertaken in parallel with the ESDD process.
African Parks (AP) is a non-profit conservation organization that works with governments to
manage protected areas under long-term delegated agreements. AP manages parks on behalf
of governments taking responsibility for day-to-day operations to restore ecosystems, protect
wildlife, and support community development, while governments retain full ownership and
sovereign authority over the protected areas.

AP currently manages 24 protected areas in 13 countries covering over 20 million hectares in
Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia,
Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), whose mission is to support global
biodiversity conservation and promote equitable, sustainable use of natural resources, has received funding from the European Union to implement NaturAfrica Action Grants for Transfrontier Conservation Areas in the SADC Region. In this context, IUCN has appointed African Parks (African Parks) to implement the “Integrated Management for Biodiversity Conservation and Community Resilience in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (KTP)” Project in Botswana. The Government of Botswana (Government of Botswana), through the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, provides statutory oversight and ensures alignment with national conservation priorities. The KTP is jointly governed by Botswana and
South Africa under a bilateral framework linking DWNP and South African National Parks (SANParks), which guides coordinated cross-border ecosystem management. The Kgalagadi
Management Company (KMC), as the legal entity of African Parks in Botswana, is responsible for implementing project activities on the Botswana side.

Statement of Need: Ensuring the long-term sustainability of conservation and economic development on the
Botswana side of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (KTP) requires a strategic, results-based approach that integrates financial resilience, capacity strengthening, and effective governance. A core element of this management framework is alignment with the 2025 Land-Use and Management Plan, which provides the operational blueprint for the landscape and establishes measurable outcomes for biodiversity protection, tourism development, and community benefits. The Management Plan for the Botswana portion of the KTP should incorporate a dedicated Tourism Development and Community Development components (Tourism and Community Components), each with defined outputs such as improved visitor infrastructure, strengthened community livelihoods, and enhanced participatory governance.
It also includes tailored management plans for each Wildlife Management Area (WMA Management Plans), ensuring alignment with national legislation while enabling monitoring
2through clear indicators—such as habitat condition scores, wildlife population trends, revenue-generation metrics, and community engagement benchmarks. Together, these instruments create a structured pathway for tracking performance, demonstrating compliance and achieving measurable conservation and socio-economic results.
Tailored management plans for the Botswana section of the KTP and each WMA, ensuring full
compliance with national legislation and policy frameworks should be established in full alignment with the Land-Use and Management Plan, formally gazetted in 2025. From this
process, a Tourism development plan as well as a community development plan is developed

Interested parties must request the full Statement of Need  and receive any clarification documents by contacting: ktpprocurement@africanparks.org

Procurement Timetable
• Deadline for Proposal Submission: 16 July 2026 (COB)
• Selection of Preferred & Back Up Bidders: 21 July 2026
• Contract Signature & Start of Work: 01 August 2026

Non compliant or incomplete submissions may result in disqualification.

Kgalagadi Management Company (KMC) – African Parks RfP Reference: KMC 26 ESDD KTP

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Botswana Component)
AP is the implementing partner for the EU-funded project between IUCN and the Government of Botswana for the Botswana component of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (KTP) and recently registered the Kgalagadi Management Company (KMC) as the legal entity for AP in Botswana. As a priority activity an Environmental and Social Due Diligence is commissioned.

KTP is a large arid and semi-arid transboundary protected area characterised by extensive dune systems, dry riverbeds (notably the Nossob and Auob river systems), sparse vegetation, and
wildlife adapted to extreme desert conditions. The Botswana component borders South Africa and Namibia and includes environmentally sensitive areas as well as communities and
stakeholders with historical, cultural, and livelihood connections to the landscape.

Statement of Need
The purpose of the ESDD is to identify existing, inherited, and potential environmental and social risks, liabilities, and opportunities at the outset of African Parks’ management and to ensure alignment with Botswana legislation, African Parks safeguards, donor expectations, and applicable best practice safeguards.
Kgalagadi Management Company (KMC) hereby invites qualified and experienced consultants to submit Proposals for conducting an Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) for the Botswana component of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and the adjacent Wildlife Management Areas KD1, KD2, KD12, and KD15. This assignment forms part of the EU funded NaturAfrica Action Grant implemented by IUCN and African Parks. The ESDD will provide an independent, risk based assessment of environmental, social, cultural heritage, human rights, and law enforcement conditions at the outset of African Parks’ management mandate.

Interested parties must request the full Statement of Need  and receive any clarification documents by contacting: ktpprocurement@africanparks.org

Procurement Timetable
• Deadline for Proposal Submission: 16 July 2026 (COB)
• Selection of Preferred & Back Up Bidders: 21 July 2026
• Contract Signature & Start of Work: 01 August 2026

Non compliant or incomplete submissions may result in disqualification.

CapeNature is the Westen Cape’s custodian of its natural resources, inter alia presiding over 112 nature reserves of which 25 have a tourism footprint.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide a graphic design service to the Entity with a focus on corporate communication

Including, but not limited to the following:  conceptualise and design corporate collateral such as statutory documents (e.g. Annual Report); corporate documents (e.g. integrated report, policy documents); branded material such as, promotional items and exhibition banners; corporate templates e.g. presentations, document covers, e-newsletters; creative design projects such as posters, flyers; infographics; design for web-based platforms. Project manage design requests.

2. Manage and translate the Entity’s corporate identity and brand into visual collateral

Manage, maintain, refresh and update the Entity’s Corporate Identity Guidelines. Design and write production specifications of all the Entity’s signage needs. Conceptualise and design visual collateral for all units within CapeNature ranging from info sheets, brochures, posters, infographics to maps, icon design and social media elements.

 3. Manage outsourced design and production projects

Write specifications for outsourced design and/or production projects, review received quotations and make recommendations. Brief service providers, assist with project management and quality control. Advise partner organisations on co-branding requirements.

 
4. Maintain an artwork archive including an image library

Categorise, source suitable images on request, reformat, distribute imagery for design and staff needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in graphic design or closely related.
• At least 6 years’ graphic design experience in a corporate environment or agency, EXCLUDING internships.
• Proven experience in brand identity and corporate communication.
• Experience in signage design will be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience in translating brand identity into corporate templates and collateral such as signage, PowerPoint presentations, maps, infographics, posters, brochures, newsletters and digital elements for social media and website.
• Expert in layout, design and typography.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Strong command of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of preparing print-ready artwork for commercial printing.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong administrative skills in order to manage own workflow.
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritise.
• Must be able to manage workflow between Entity and agency
• Excellent client relationship skills.
• CV and Portfolio of Evidence of design projects to showcase skills and experience (no application will be considered without a Portfolio of Evidence).
• Available to work overtime if need be (will be compensated).
• Driver’s license.
• Hybrid working: 2 days from office and 3 days from home (of which Tuesdays are compulsory)
• Corporate hours are 08h00 – 16h00 Monday to Friday

RECOMMENDATIONS (will be advantageous, but not a deciding factor)

• Experience in video editing, animation, illustration and/or engaging presentations.
• Appreciation for photography and the ability to curate, source and edit imagery.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience in writing specifications for design and production projects and adjudication of quotations.
• Experience in outdoor signage design and production.
• Experience in interpretation signage.
• Experience in project management
• Maintaining an archived artwork and photographic image library.
• Basic copy editing and/or creative writing skills.
• Experiential use of AI

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

• 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle.
• Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees.
• Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape.
• Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines.
• Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
• The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.

Kindly Note:

Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise a post should it be deemed necessary within its sole discretion.

“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.”

Apply online at  https://capenature.simplify.hr/

Closing Date: 10 July 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Completion of Stewardship Processes:

• To provide information to key communities, landowners and managers in respect of relevant conservation stewardship options and facilitate and provide support for the negotiations and            development of subsequent stewardship agreements in order to secure priority Succulent Karoo            
• Consolidate negotiations for stewardship agreements
• The compilation of Management Plans for stewardship sites
• Support Landscape Operation with developing solutions to common threats.

Maintain Stewardship sites

• Preparation and compilation of stewardship site assessments for potential stewardship sites.
• Attend and participate in the stewardship site review process.
• Identify and implement appropriate technical assistance projects for landowners in recognition of stewardship agreements.
• Carry out reviews for stewardship sites & compile annual APO’s.

Provide Extension Support & Resource Tools

• Attend and participate in relevant Conservation Management and Stewardship meetings, PAAC’s, Forums, Symposiums & Peer Learning Workshops and Knowledge Exchanges.
• Attend meetings with partners & stakeholders
• Implement awareness interventions through presentations at landowner & community groupings
• Capacity building and technical advice through extension support
• Assist with the planning and implementation of base line data collection & monitoring and resources tools to equip stewardship site owners and managers
• Facilitate a community needs assessment & partnerships with community-based projects, building local community capacity and promoting sustainable livelihoods.
• Assist with the development of a business case model and guidelines for the development of critical long term ecological corridors.
• Liaise with other extension officers from NGO’s and Departments in the landscape and combine efforts or adapt existing resource material or develop new material for sharing in the Landscape.

Monitoring, control and compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation.
• Report writing, finance and asset management.
• Manage information systems and relevant databases.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A formal three-year qualification in the field of Natural Resource Management or Biodiversity
• At least two years’ appropriate experience.
• A valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel extensively in the Landscape
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and GIS).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in at least two of the official languages spoken in the rural areas of the Western Cape.
• Sound report writing and presentation skills
• No criminal record

COMPETENCIES:

• Highly motivated and service oriented with the ability to work efficiently while unsupervised as well as the ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• High levels of personal responsibility and accountability.
• Project management at a local scale.
• Proven ability to prioritise actions and manage time efficiently.
• Added advantage will be knowledge of Succulent Karoo ecology
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• High level of physical fitness to perform inspections in rugged terrain.

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

• 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;
• Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees;
• Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape;
• Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines;
• Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
• The opportunity to positively impact the environment & livelihoods and promote a sustainable future.

Kindly Note:

A practical assessment will be conducted with the interview to showcase your ability to meet some of the requirements.

Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise a post should it be deemed necessary within its sole discretion.

“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.”

Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/

Closing Date:  10 July 2026

CapeNature practices a landscape approach to nature conservation in the Western Cape Province by implementing a landscape conservation model. Landscape Managers practice conservation operations at landscape scale, inclusive of its marine and coastal interface, to conserve, enhance, protect and restore natural habitats for biodiversity resilience, coordinate and promote the sustainable use of biodiversity, establish beneficial access to protected areas and their natural, cultural and historic assets, mitigate risk, promote compliance and practice good governance. The successful candidate will lead and manage the East Landscape comprising the Karoo, Garden Route and Anysberg Landscape Units and report to the Director: Conservation Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Implement applicable biodiversity and conservation policy and/or systems for conservation action to enhance biodiversity resilience through targeted ecosystem conservation, restoration initiatives and effective protected area management

• Targeted conservation management and ecosystem restoration initiatives and interventions, informed by knowledge and management best practice are implemented.
• Protected and conserved areas are effectively managed and legally secured.
• Priority landscapes and seascapes are protected, restored and conserved.
• Priority ecological infrastructure and strategic water source areas are restored and protected.
• Disasters are prevented and/or mitigated through risk assessments, preparedness and response plans; incident management and response is rapid, structured and coordinated via incident command structures.

2. Lead and manage landscape conservation and stewardship to address biodiversity loss in key biodiversity areas

• Protected area expansion planning priorities informed by the Biodiversity Spatial Plan and the Western Cape Protected Areas Expansion Strategy and associated conservation intelligence are implemented.
• Actions to improve the conservation status of priority species and ecosystems are implemented.
• Protected Area Expansion in the Landscape is implemented, monitored and audited.
• Stewardship sites comply with the provisions of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act and Management Agreements.
• Functional partnerships addressing biodiversity loss are developed and maintained.

3. Lead and manage conservation action to promote the biodiversity economy and enhance access to biodiversity and facilitate sustainable use.

• Job opportunities are created through implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme.
• Special projects aimed at ecosystem rehabilitation, restoration and risk reduction are implemented.
• Contractor development and work opportunities are enhanced through environmental programmes.
• Access to biodiversity compatible with legal frameworks and policy provisions for recreational, cultural, traditional, spiritual and sustainable harvesting purposes are enabled.
• Tourism income is generated through excellence in service delivery.

4. Lead and manage conservation action to advocate for a nature positive future through behavioural change voluntary compliance.

• Behavioural change is promoted and voluntary compliance enhanced through a targeted landscape environmental interpretation and awareness.
• Behavioural change is promoted, and voluntary compliance enhanced through targeted capacity building initiatives.
• Compliance with biodiversity legislation is promoted.
• Compliance with relevant biodiversity legislation is monitored and implemented through compliance and enforcement actions.
• Biodiversity authorisations are issued based on the merit of applications received.
• Advice is provided to landowners to improve biodiversity or the conservation of the natural environment on their land.

   5. Assume overall accountability for ensuring performance, governance, risk management and             equity.

• Strategic formal partnerships to enhance CapeNature’s mandate are sought and maintained.
• Effective integration of conservation intelligence into conservation best practice and enable strategic adaptive management.
• Infrastructure (operational and tourism) is maintained, fit for purpose and optimally utilised.
• All visitor facilities are maintained, and a professional service is delivered.
• Maintain oversight and practice due diligence over all administrative and financial procedures.
• Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures are implemented and complied with.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification within the field of Nature/Environmental Conservation and/or Management, a post-graduate qualification would be advantageous.
• At least five (5) years Senior management experience in the Conservation Sector; of which three (3) years must be at Dept. of Public Service Administration Post Levels 11.
• Good knowledge of the functioning of ecological processes, conservation and natural resource management, and a proven track record of managing protected and/or conserved areas at landscape level.
• Knowledge and experience of applicable conservation and other legislation, including human resource management, labour relations and occupational health and safety, and the implementation thereof.
• Demonstrable training, skills and/or relevant experience in project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in at least two of the official Western Cape languages at all levels, both verbally and in writing and to maintain sound interpersonal relations.
• Good computer literacy, electronic communication competency and a good working knowledge of the MS Office suite of software.
• Demonstrable strong leadership skills, strategic vision and a demonstrated ability to lead a team at Senior Management level.
• Demonstrable experience with human capital management, capacity building, and financial, procurement and asset management.
• Excellent organisational skills, as well as analytical, conceptual and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in stressful situations, regularly work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• In possession of a valid Code B (unendorsed) driver’s license with own vehicle and willingness to travel regularly and extensively.

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

• 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;
• Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees;
• Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape;
• Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines;
• Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
• The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.

Kindly Note:

Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare a presentation as part of the interview process.

APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Letter of Expression of Interest, to be uploaded in PDF format (maximum length: 1 page)

Please note: Applications that are not accompanied by this document will automatically be declined.

CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise a post should it be deemed necessary within its sole discretion.

*Remuneration package may be negotiable within the salary range provided, depending on current remuneration package.

The successful candidate will be based at the CapeNature office in George.

To apply please visit the careers page on the CapeNature Website.

Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/

Closing date: 10 July 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:

KPA 1- Office Management and Administration

• Provide administrative assistance to the Landscape Manager: assist with managing planning processes, meetings, workshops, and related documents, work plans, and processes.
• To manage effective and efficient office administration, implement control systems for overall sound management.
• Ensure all administrative functions are completed as per the agreed Performance Agreement
• Ensure high quality of communication outputs and customer service by the Landscape Managers office: ensure effective communication with government agencies, partner organizations and within CapeNature.
• Provide support within the South landscape for loss, asset, and stock management, and reporting thereof.
• GMT administration for South landscape.

KPA 2 – Supply Chain Administration

• Assist with supply chain queries for South landscape to ensure procurement is done within prescribed policies and regulations.
• Implement systems of control for overall office management.
• Maintain asset registers and manage assets according to CapeNature policy and procedures.

KPA 3 – Financial Accounting/Administration

•  Ensure recording of financial transactions and resolve accounting and financial issues.
• Render a sound financial accounting service to the South landscape.
• Budget monitoring and reporting.
• Assist with the annual budget drafting and virements of South landscape budgets.
• Implementing internal control systems and assisting South landscape with petty cash-related matters.
• Ensuring internal and financial control measures are in place in the South landscape to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Month-end and year close process.

KPA 4 – Reporting

• Monitoring & evaluation of Annual Performance Plan predetermined objective (PDO) reporting for South Landscape.
• Assist with all reporting requirements of South landscape.
• Monthly monitoring and reporting of ICM/NRM project status.
• Draft and verify relevant reports for South landscape

KPA 5 – Client Liaison

• Identify the needs/expectations of both internal and external customers and plan and deliver accordingly.
• Provide support to the Landscape South Nature Reserves and other components.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate/relevant formal qualification related to Administration and/or Finance or similar NQF level 7 qualification
• A finance degree and completed articles would be preferred/advantageous
• 3 years post qualification experience in finance and administration
• A valid code 8 driver’s license
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office suite particularly MS Outlook, MS. Word, and MS Excel)
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in two official languages of the Western Cape.
• Understanding of PFMA and related public sector supply chain processes would be advantageous

Competencies

• Strong analytical, strategic, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Good project planning and organizing skills
• Ability to function independently and within a team

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

• 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;
• A hybrid working system permitting remote work within limitations, where applicable.
• Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees;
• Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape;
• Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines;
• Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
• The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.

GENERAL:

Kindly Note:

Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise a post should it be deemed necessary within its sole discretion.

“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.”

Apply online at  https://capenature.simplify.hr/

Closing Date: 10 July 2026

The role of the Land Use Scientist is to provide a professional scientific support service (to all relevant stakeholders), to promote biodiversity resilience, inform land use and development planning, environmental assessments and authorisations, natural resource management and other multi-sectoral planning processes; and deploy innovation to develop human and knowledge capital towards achieving the strategic objectives of CapeNature.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

KRA 1: Manage effective data, knowledge and information flow in order to produce quality data, information and intelligence to inform and facilitate strategic adaptive management.

• Update landscape datasets for all priority projects.
• Conduct or facilitate priority landscape monitoring of Critical Biodiversity Areas, threatened vegetation and other priority biodiversity areas.
• Maintain and update CapeNature’s Land Use Advice database, including spatial recording of development footprints.
• Provide landscape feedback on tracking priority tasks relating to land use advice cases.

KRA 2: Provide ecological decision support for effective landscape conservation and ensure sound scientific analysis of data through coordination to guide management planning and assessment.

• Provide inputs into WCPAES development; Attend quarterly stewardship review committee meetings and provide inputs into protected area expansion projects.
• Identify applications proactively or reactively that could contribute towards expanding the protected areas estate.
• Write formal comments on development applications and engage with the relevant stakeholders.

KRA 3: Facilitate and lead integrated landscape and protected area planning and review.

• Contribute to the development of protected area management plans
• Comment on all development proposals and event applications for CapeNature-managed protected areas in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Provide decision support to ensure that environmentally responsible development is conducted on protected areas in respect of biodiversity impacts and legislation.

KRA 4: Build landscape intelligence knowledge and capacity and engage stakeholders and partners to support conservation management and ecosystem resilience through coordination and networking.

• Maintain active landscape partnerships with inter alia municipalities, biosphere reserve partners, DEA&DP, academic institutes, specialists, and NGOs.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of MOUs with priority partners.
• Develop or contribute to the development of biodiversity legislative tools such as BMP-s, BMP-e, spatial biodiversity plans, AIS management plans, biodiversity and other legislation, regulations and policies.
• Attend, present and represent the landscape at events and on platforms relevant to land use and conservation planning, and contribute to the promotion of public awareness about healthy natural ecosystems, habitats, landscapes, and ecosystem services.
• Provide and support capacity building interventions on conservation planning and/or land use.

KRA 5: Assume accountability for ensuring performance, governance and risk management of Landscape Conservation Intelligence in the Landscape.

• Identify and support the acquisition and maintenance of priority landscape monitoring equipment within the Landscape Conservation Intelligence (LCI) unit.
• Complete annual performance agreement and participate in biannual performance appraisal by line manager.
• Participate in LCI-related team meetings and contribute to strategic management decision making.
• Actively engage with other landscape LCI units and Biodiversity Capabilities staff to ensure organisational consistency.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Natural Science MSc. Degree, plus 5 years relevant work experience, which meets the requirements for SACNASP registration as a Professional Scientist in the appropriate field of practice (Botanical Science, Ecological Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science).
• Excellent botanical knowledge of Western Cape ecosystems and plant species, especially Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and Subtropical Thicket.
• A good understanding of freshwater and coastal ecosystems in the Western Cape.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable current environmental and land use legislation such as the National Environmental Management Act; National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act; National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act; National Water Act; Mining and Petroleum Resources Development Act.
• A good working knowledge of the MS Office suite and full-featured GIS Packages (e.g. QGIS or ArcGIS, Cape Farm Mapper and Google Earth Pro).
• A valid driver’s Code 8 license.
• Proficiency in English and one other official language of the Western Cape.
• No criminal record

COMPETENCIES

• Experience in working with environmental and land use planning policies, frameworks and guidelines, preferably in the Western Cape.
• Experience writing and reviewing botanical, faunal and ecological specialist reports.
• A good understanding of the principles of systematic conservation planning and knowledge of systematic conservation plans applicable to the Western Cape Province, including the challenges likely to be faced in implementation.
• A good understanding of the Provincial and National Protected Area Expansion Strategies.
• A good understanding of biodiversity offset mechanisms and applicable legislation.
• Self-motivated and requiring a minimal amount of supervision and technical management.
• Comfortable working in a team with willingness and patience to capacitate colleagues and stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a friendly and helpful disposition, to provide a professional and effective support function to colleagues and other clients.
• An active learning, innovative and problem-solving approach to work, with good organisation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and/or part of a team.
• Ability to work to a detailed schedule and meet tight deadlines, database applications and keep a detailed log of work-related activities for reporting purposes.
• Ability to prioritise and adapt according to circumstances.
• Willingness to drive to meetings and site visits regularly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, peers, and professional associations.

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

• 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle.
• Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees.
• Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape.
• Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines.
• Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
• The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.

Kindly note:

Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise a post should it be deemed necessary within its sole discretion.

“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.”

Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/

Closing Date: 10 July 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Effective Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement in order to Protect Biodiversity

• Manage and ensure the implementation of the Central Region’s off reserve compliance plan.
• Provide advice and guidance on compliance and enforcement actions to CapeNature staff in the Witzenberg Landscape Unit (both on and off reserve).
• Investigate terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity crime (including the associated securing and execution of CPA and CCA search and seizure warrants where required and the collection of evidence in accordance with sound crime-scene-to-court evidence admissibility principles).
• Compile investigation dockets (including photo albums, CPA s212 statements, draft charge sheets, regulatory and witness statements etc).
• Collaborate with the SAPS to ensure successful investigations.
• Present evidence in court (testifying).
• Collaborate with the NPA to secure successful prosecutions (extension provision and assisting with drafting of CPA s105A agreements).
• Issue admission of guilt fines (J534s).
• Issue voluntary compliance notices.
• Review and evaluate facility management plans for wildlife exhibition and rehabilitation facilities.
• Provide a specialist, professional extension service to clients (both internal and external) regarding international, national and provincial regulatory requirements as it pertains to activities involving wild animals and plants in the Western Cape.
• Process permit applications, comment on applications, compile permit conditions and issue permits.
• Ensure the implementation of CapeNature’s biodiversity legal mandate through compliance and enforcement actions and activities.
• Conduct CITES inspections and endorsements.
• Utilise the national CIPS-platform to review and provide comment / input on CITES Appendix II permit applications.
• Manage and conduct compliance inspections.

Provision of a Professional Biodiversity Conservation and Management Extension Service to Internal and External Clients and Stakeholders

• Provide specialist comments and support on land use planning, decision making and farming practices.
• Provide specialist comments on the development of Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) and Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs) of relevant municipalities.
• Provide a specialist, professional extension service to landowners regarding nuisance and damage causing wildlife management and mitigation measures that are legal, humane, ethical, ecologically acceptable and biodiversity conservation conscious.
• Promote and contribute to stakeholder capacity building through targeted interventions applicable to standards, procedures, policies and the legal framework for off reserve.
• Contribute towards environmental education amongst the youth.
• Develop relationships with partners and stakeholders to promote sound ecological management.

Protected Area Expansion and the Management of the Conservation Estate

• Lead the implementation of the Western Cape Protected Area Expansion Strategy (WCPAES) and as also informed by the Western Cape Biodiversity Spatial Plan for off-reserve areas.
• Assist landowners of Private Nature Reserves (PNRs) through the process to become compliant with the requirements of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (NEM:PAA).
• Assess, present, and liaise with CapeNature’s Stewardship Review Committee and other relevant departments to secure private land for biodiversity (both reactive and proactive), including the drafting of management plans for Stewardship sites and the drafting of legal documents for the declaration process for new Stewardship sites.
• Lead the building of relationships with partners and stakeholders in the field of protected area expansion through the provision of a landscape-scale biodiversity conservation extension service aimed at securing species and ecosystems of conservation concern.
• Lead identified actions to improve the conservation status of priority species and ecosystems.
• Contribute towards peer learning in the field of protected area expansion.
• Collect and submit data to relevant databases (SOB, game database, rhino horn register, ivory register, large predator database etc.).

Promote and Enhance Sound Conservation and Environmental Practice

• Review and evaluate game management plans and game introduction risk assessment reports
• Conduct habitat evaluations for game introductions and/or translocations and compile comprehensive, professional reports to inform CapeNature’s decision making process on game introduction / translocation applications.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant operational standard operating procedures, guidelines, policies and legislation.
• Conduct population assessments for species of conservation concern to inform CapeNature’s decision making process on game introduction / translocation / off-take applications.
• Provide a specialist, professional extension service to landowners regarding game translocation and utilization (calculation of stocking rates, vegetation and habitat assessments, habitat mapping, carrying capacity calculations etc).
• Conduct and manage DNA-sampling of priority fauna species and ensure chain of custody protocols are adhered to.
• Manage and conduct rhino horn and elephant ivory marking in accordance with national and provincial norms, standards and procedures.
• Contribute to ecological management and collection of biodiversity data in the area (Ecological Matrix projects implemented and reporting on it).
• Implement projects identified in the Ecological Matrix.

Overall Accountability for Ensuring Performance, Governance, Financial Management and Risk Management

• Ensure organisational governance is achieved and enhanced in the unit through adherence to corporate legal obligations, policies, standards and performance target and deadlines.
• Ensure that performance is achieved and enhanced through effective and efficient staff performance management in accordance with 5-year strategic plans, annual performance plans, operational plans and performance agreements targets.
• Ensure the delivery of a competent and professional service to both internal and external clients.
• Ensure effective finance and administration management within the off-reserve unit.
• Ensure all relevant Occupational Health & Safety, Finance, Transport, Asset and Human Resource legislation, policies and standards are in place and adhered to within the off-reserve unit.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Nature Conservation and/or Environmental Management at (NQF 6).
• At least 5 years’ experience working in the field of nature conservation and environmental management compliance monitoring and enforcement.
• At least 3 years’ management experience in the field of nature conservation and environmental management compliance monitoring and enforcement.
• A valid EB or B (08) driver’s license.
• EMI Grade 2.
• Peace Officer.
• No criminal record.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Proficiency in GIS application.
• Bilingualism in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape.
• Excellent communication in English both written and spoken.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Experience & Competencies

• Extensive knowledge and relevant experience in nuisance and damage-causing wild animal management and extension service provision.
• Extensive knowledge and relevant experience in the processing and consideration of biodiversity authorisation applications.
• Extensive knowledge and relevant experience in the determination and drafting of relevant conditions of biodiversity authorisations.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of applicable national and provincial conservation legislation and international environmental Conventions and Agreements and the ability to interpret and implement these.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated understanding of criminal procedure and administrative justice legislation and best practice.
• Extensive knowledge and relevant experience in administrative enforcement, criminal procedure, criminal justice, court procedure, crime investigation and criminal case docket compilation and management.
• Extensive knowledge and relevant experience in environmental and administrative decision-making processes.
• Extensive knowledge of organizational legal mandates, duties, functions, and responsibilities.
• Extensive and specific knowledge of compliance and enforcement methods, procedures, policies, and the laws governing and prescribing the powers, duties and authorities of compliance and enforcement officials.
• Knowledge and understanding of biodiversity conservation, natural resource management and environmental management and its related governance and regulation.
• In-depth knowledge of ecological processes and biodiversity management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the biodiversity of the Western Cape, and the primary threats to biodiversity in the province.
• Good understanding of conservation and ecological issues in the Western Cape Province.
• Experience in implementation of CapeNature’s Stewardship methodology.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Good ability to work effectively within teams (as a leader and as team member).
• Physical fitness to perform duties and inspections.
• High levels of personal responsibility, integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel regularly and ability to drive on 4×4 terrain.

RECOMMENDATION:

• A degree in Nature Conservation and / or Environmental Management (NQF 7 or higher).

AS AN EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

• 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;
• Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees;
• Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape;
• Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines;
• Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
• The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.

Kindly note that it is compulsory to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund. In the event that you are an existing member to a Medical Aid you are required to provide a copy of such membership before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature.

*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package. 

Only suitable candidates who demonstrated in their CV and cover letter that they meet the minimum requirements will be considered for shortlisting. Only shortlisted candidates will be considered for interviews.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an interview and tests / assessments (which assesses the candidate’s demonstrated professional and technical capability against the job requirements and duties). Following the interview and test(s) / assessment(s), potential candidates will be subjected to employment suitability checks (criminal record, reference checks and psychometric evaluations).

CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise a post should it be deemed necessary within its sole discretion.

Apply via: https://capenature.simplify.hr/

Closing Date: 10 July 2026