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Senior People And Conservation Officer - Living Alongside Wildlife at City of Cape Town
City of Cape Town
October 19, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Requirements
Relevant 3 Year Tertiary Qualification or B Degree (environmental education, nature conservation or similar relevant qualification)
2-5 years relevant experience
Practical experience in managing or supporting programmes relating to urban wildlife management, including baboon management/ seal-human interactions/ African penguin conservation/ damage-causing animal management.
Experience in stakeholder engagement, community outreach, conflict resolution, implementation of management plans, and collaboration with conservation agencies and partner organisations.
Marine and coastal law enforcement management experience advantageous.
A valid Code EB driver's licence
Computer Literacy: MS Office suite
Special Conditions:
Required to work in all weather conditions and work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned activities in inclement weather conditions. Undertake site inspections City wide.
Skippers licence advantageous.
The performance of tasks associated with specific key performance areas in this post necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodied.
Key Performance Areas
Manage the stakeholder and public engagement of the Living alongside Wildlife Programme. Community engagement and awareness
Implement Living Alongside Wildlife people and conservation programmes in the Coastal Management Branch, evaluating the effectiveness of programmes and writing reports for the City and/or funding bodies
Engaging with stakeholders, undertaking outreach, proactive community conservation, promoting the Living with Wildlife programme
Developing strategic people and conservation programmes, plans, protocols and policy
CLOSING DATE 21.10.2026
Relevant 3 Year Tertiary Qualification or B Degree (environmental education, nature conservation or similar relevant qualification)
2-5 years relevant experience
Practical experience in managing or supporting programmes relating to urban wildlife management, including baboon management/ seal-human interactions/ African penguin conservation/ damage-causing animal management.
Experience in stakeholder engagement, community outreach, conflict resolution, implementation of management plans, and collaboration with conservation agencies and partner organisations.
Marine and coastal law enforcement management experience advantageous.
A valid Code EB driver's licence
Computer Literacy: MS Office suite
Special Conditions:
Required to work in all weather conditions and work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned activities in inclement weather conditions. Undertake site inspections City wide.
Skippers licence advantageous.
The performance of tasks associated with specific key performance areas in this post necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodied.
Key Performance Areas
Manage the stakeholder and public engagement of the Living alongside Wildlife Programme. Community engagement and awareness
Implement Living Alongside Wildlife people and conservation programmes in the Coastal Management Branch, evaluating the effectiveness of programmes and writing reports for the City and/or funding bodies
Engaging with stakeholders, undertaking outreach, proactive community conservation, promoting the Living with Wildlife programme
Developing strategic people and conservation programmes, plans, protocols and policy
CLOSING DATE 21.10.2026