Conservation Officer x2

Job Description

Duties, Responsibilities, Remuneration

• Be responsible for the management of the conservation centre on the island and have immediate responsibility for the protection of all plant and animal species therein in accordance with existing legislation, as further specified in policies strategies and protocols approved by ICS through the Island’s Advisory committee (AAC) and the CEO.
• Have immediate responsibility for the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan and annual plans deriving therefrom.
• Have immediate responsibility for the preparation and execution of the annual plans and work of the Assistant Conservation Officers and Rangers.
• Have immediate responsibility for preparing the monthly, quarterly and annual reports for island.
• Be responsible for the planning and implementation of baseline surveys and monitoring programmes for biodiversity conservation and rehabilitation of terrestrial and associated marine ecosystems.
• Be responsible for implementation of approved biodiversity and anti-poaching protocols.

Benefits:
Remuneration

• The position is for a two-year contract with a remuneration of R270,000 per annum, annual salary review and subject to usual statutory deductions.
• Board and accommodation are provided free of charge.

Requirements

Minimum requirement – University undergraduate degree in ornithology, biology, conservation/environmental sciences or closely related field with relevant working experience.
Preferred – Postgraduate degree in Ornithology and significant field 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