Assistant Conservation Officer – Antlantic/False Bay Coasts
SHERQ (Safety Health Risk Quality)
Cape Town – Western Cape
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Conservation Officer to join their team! As an Assistant Conservation Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting the rescue/capture of marine animals including rabid seals, baboons, penguins, etc. Compliance at public slipways and assist with coastal water quality monitoring and sampling. This is a short-term intervention for urgent capacity needs (contract basis April – June2026)
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and reporting on compliance with regard to National Acts, municipal by-laws and the provincial nature conservation ordinance within the area.
- Conservation enforcement and compliance administration tasks to support the achievement of conservation and enforcement compliance.
- Marine and Coastal Adjacent Species Rescue and Conservation: Supporting the teams tasked with looking after the marine and other species under Coastal Management’s jurisdiction.
- Water Quality: Assisting with maintaining water quality along the coast and coastal adjacent bodies of water by assisting with daily sampling.
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Requirements:
- A relevant 3 year qualification or degree in Nature conservation or Ecological Restoration and Management
- At least 12 months relevant experience or scientific research experience.
- Computer Literacry
- Valid driver’s license
- Able bodied and willing to work in all weather conditions
- Willing and able to go into the sea and other water bodies
If you are passionate about conservation and have the necessary skills and experience, please submit your application.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
