Reference Number: DW-123
Description
We are looking for a dynamic Wetland Specialist to join our team. The perfect candidate will be required to conduct wetland specialist assessments predominantly within South Africa, with opportunities across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Requirements
- Independently plan and conduct scientifically defendable national and international field surveys for data collection in support of specialist studies.
- Apply WET-Services Series (including wetland health, functionality and sensitivity).
- Assistance with wetland offset strategies.
- Conduct wetland monitoring within South Africa.
- Carry out field work under strenuous conditions.
- Identify and delineate wetlands in accordance with the South African Practical Field Procedure for Identification and Delineation of Wetlands and Riparian Areas (DWAF, 2005).
- Conduct and manage wetland impact assessments as part of a project.
- Sensitivity analysis and recommendations.
- Compile and review scientific reports for submission to clients and/or legal authorities; and
- Conduct Risk Assessments in support of water use authorisation processes.
Qualifications
- BSc. degree (Honours/MSc preferred) in Environmental Sciences/ Soil Science.
- Accredited wetland courses would be advantageous such as WET-Health method described by Macfarlane et al., (2020).
- Hydropedology background and vegetation identification is preferred.
- Registered as a Professional Scientist (preferred); and
- 2–5 years of work experience in a consulting environment or a related field.
Skills and Knowledge
- Specialist knowledge of international wetland assessments would be advantageous, including Identifying and delineating wetlands in accordance with the ‘United States’ Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (USEPA, 2010);
- Knowledge of general Environmental Management principles.
- Detailed understanding and application of research methodologies.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Knowledge of Project Management (Financial Management).
- Knowledge of vegetation classification, AIP management and rehabilitation would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of hydropedology would be advantageous; and
- Knowledge of Wetland Offsetting.
- Work Level: Junior
- Job Type: Permanent
- Salary: Market Related
- EE Position: No
- Location: Gauteng
