South African
National Parks
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS
VACANCY: SCIENTIST (MARINE CONSERVATION PLANNER)
PORT ELIZABETH
Paterson Grading D3
Closing date: 10 October 2015
A challenging position of Scientist (Marine conservation planner) exists within the Department of Conservation Services:
Park Planning and Development at the PE Offices. Supporting the planning and implementation of new MPAs, through
conducting baseline research, surveys and establishing and maintaining monitoring programmes will be the main focus.
Key Performance Areas:
Tasks will involve the following activities:
 Conducting and facilitating baseline research to support conservation planning of new MPAs.
 Designing and implementing monitoring programs to determine the impact and effectiveness of new MPAs
 Interacting and communicating with stakeholders
 Translating science into advice for management and for the understanding of stakeholders
 Publishing findings in scientific journals and popular media.
 Participating in EIAs related to developments both within parks and areas bordering parks.
 Liaising with non-SANParks scientists to facilitate research in parks
 Representing SANParks at meetings, committees and workshops.
 Support to the Coordinator: Marine Planning
Requirements:
The successful incumbent should have:
 M.Sc. or a Ph.D. degree
 Relevant experience (minimum of three years) preferably in Fisheries research and marine
ecology or conservation planning
 Demonstrated ability to publish in scientific journals.
 Good working knowledge of the MS Office software package and relevant statistical packages.
 Ability to travel widely and work alone in the field, as well as in a team when required.
 Ability to go to sea, and being a CLASS IV diver will be a strong recommendation.
 Good communication skills and an ability to articulate the findings of research to those
without a scientific background.
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with the Paterson D3 Grade, and
allowances and benefits as specified in the Human Resources Tariff Document and Conditions of Service of SANParks.
Applications, accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications, are to be sent to:
The Human Resources Department
Ms Jacqueline Jacobus
P O Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
Tel: (012) 426-5049
E-mail: jacqueline.jacobus@sanparks.org
Candidates who have not been contacted within 21 days of the closing date may consider their applications as
unsuccessful.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to
Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI) / Historically Disadvantaged South Africans
(HDSA)