Job 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.

• 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.

Skills Required