Assistant Conservation Officer x2

Conservation, Environment
23/02/2026
Full Time
Urgent
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Duties, Responsibilities, Remuneration

The duties of the ACO are widely similar to the work programme and duties of the Conservation Officer described above. Accordingly, the successful candidate will:

  • Follow the instructions of – and be responsible to the Conservation Officer to implement and deliver the work programme for Island.
  • Supervise the work of the Conservation Ranger on the island.
  • Be required to act in the position of the Conservation Officer as and when required to do so by ICS Head Office.
  • Be responsible for the implementation of anti – poaching methodologies and patrols on the island.

Benefits:
Remuneration

  • The position is for a two-year contract with a remuneration of R210,000 per annum, annual salary review and subject to usual statutory deductions.
  • Board and accommodation are provided free of charge.

Requirements

Minimum requirements – University undergraduate degree in the biological, conservation or environmental sciences or closely related field or at least 4 years’ experience working with ICS or similar organisation in the position of Senior Conservation Ranger.
Preferred – Above with some years of direct relevant experience.
Desirable – Certification and experience as an open water scuba diver and proven experience in boat skippering and boat handling generally.

Other considerations:
The ideal candidate will be able to physically and mentally cope with the rigours of working in a remote location. Applicants should also have good awareness of safety issues and be comfortable living and working in small team with other people from a range of cultures. The successful applicant will be resilient, self-motivated, and be able to get along with other team members. However, while living and working on a remote island is intense, the island provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the continued conservation and continuation of rare and endemic species most of which would otherwise have been forever lost to humanity. It provides an opportunity to push back unfettered and destructive human development at the expense of biodiversity. It is hard but rewarding work.

For any further details, contact the Human Resource Manager.

APPLICATIONS
Applications enclosing (i) a latest CV, (ii) all documentary evidence of tertiary qualifications, (iii) relevant experience and publications, if any, (iv) references, excluding relatives or family members, (v) a short exposé of the reasons for applying including reasons why the applicant should be considered for the post, and (vi) full contact details and any other relevant documentation, should be made by email to ceo@ics.sc copied to hr@ics.sc

Human Resource Manager
Island Conservation Society
Pointe Larue
P.O. Box 775

CLOSING DATE
The closing date for all applications is 01 March 2026

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