Conservation Practitioner, South Africa

The Nature Conservancy Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA
300,000 €

Published 2026-04-08

Description


Key responsibilities: Collecting baseline data to inform and plan restoration activities.
Quality control of invasive plant control and active terrestrial and freshwater activities.
Planning restoration activities, including coordination and deployment of work teams.
Building the capacity of field teams to improve execution of restoration activities and methodologies.
Providing guidance to field teams to improve worksite management and site safety.
Coordinating training interventions to develop the skills of local field teams.
Preparing progress reports, monitoring work teams and capturing key lessons to improve nature-based activities.
Field surveys to determine condition of native vegetation and soils.
Checking that health and safety compliance procedures in the field are adhered to and corrected as needed.
Organizing, planning and hosting workshops.
Collecting evidence of work completed through monitoring, reporting and verification, such as repeat photography, field and socio-economic surveys.
Working in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or a similar field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience capturing and analyzing data.
Experience managing work teams.
Experience with broad ecological processes and biodiversity management.
Must have a valid Code 8 driver’s license and over one year’s driving experience. Desired skills Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Over 5 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
Familiarity with principles of Protected Area declaration and post-declaration support.
Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource management.
Ability to identify biological threats and present suitable solutions.
Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timelines.
Experience with communication via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Experience using common software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, web browsers).
Working knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, including government officials, internal scientists, and local communities.
Experience in data capturing and analysis.

This position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned or leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page under the FAQ section. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage, as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to with "Request for Accommodation" in the subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location

Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa
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Job type Full time
Contract type Permanent
Salary type Per annum
Occupation Conservation practitioner, south africa
Min. Salary 200000
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