Manager – Terrestrial Biodiversity

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At Digby Wells Environmental, we are passionate about what we do and are extremely fortunate to
be able to Make a Difference in the lives of our colleagues, our clients, the communities we
work in and the environment.

We are looking for someone who will be responsible for managing and developing a global team of
terrestrial and botany ecologists and deliver high quality services to our clients and relevant
stakeholders.

  • Undertake ecological assessments to inform development planning and to meet environmental
    authorization requirements.
  • Undertake vegetation assessments including veld condition assessments and alien plant surveys
    to inform planning.
  • Familiarity with biodiversity offset principles, both within the local context and global
    best-practice.
  • Provide technical expertise and support to the team and our clients in recognizing potential
    offset entities and appropriate metrics to measure success.
  • Compile and review specialist reports as well as project proposals.
  • Maintain an awareness of country-specific legislation and the potential impact to the various
    projects.
  • Work in close collaboration with specialists from other disciplines.
  • Co-ordinate and carry out field work under strenuous conditions.
  • Liaise with clients and authorities.
  • Compile and write reports for submission to the client and necessary authorities.
  • Ensure the team maintains a high-quality standard in the services provided and produces
    defensible deliverables.
  • Continuously improve and develop the services offered within the Department, including
    species-species specific monitoring programmes.
  • Carry out field work under strenuous conditions.

Department Management

  • Manage the Recruitment and Selection process for the department in line with your workforce
    plan.
  • Facilitate the appropriate onboarding process for all new employees.
  • Manage the performance management and probation processes for the team.
  • Provide mentorship to and develop the team.
  • Report on departmental performance at various levels.
  • Manage financial expenditure for the department against the budget.
  • Effective workload and resource management for the department.
  • Ensure that the department achieves revenue targets.

Business Development and Marketing

  • Develop a business plan for the department which includes services and selling opportunities.
  • Act as a key account manager where required, identifying business opportunities and ensure
    that a client centric approach is maintained.
  • Identify leads within the department and organize, plan and track proposals in response.
  • Co-ordinate and submit proposals.

Qualifications

  • M.Sc. degree in Zoology or similar field of study.

Work Experience

  • Six or more years’ experience in the relevant field, preferably within the consulting
    environment would be beneficial.
  • At least five years conducting specialist studies.
  • At least five years working in the resources industry.
  • International experience would be beneficial for endemic species identification and
    determination of ecological condition (or functional integrity).
  • Two or more years’ experience managing a small team would be beneficial.

Other Requirements 

  • Strong technical expertise faunal assessments e.g. herpetofauna, mammals, avifauna, etc.
  • Professional registration would be beneficial. (e.g. Pr.Sci.Nat. with SACNASP).
  • Must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence.
  • Must have excellent report writing skills.
  • Willing to travel throughout Africa and elsewhere, as the need arises
  • Passionate about the natural world and conservation efforts and synergies with protected
    areas.
  • Time and budget management.
  • Proven track record in terms of successful project management.
  • Excellent knowledge in Environmental and Mining Legislation.
  • Able to work in a team and independently.
  • Strong interpersonal skills (build rapport etc.).
  • Excellent communication skills (Both verbal and written).
  • Strong customer orientation.



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