Biodiversity Informatics Specialist: South African National Biodiversity Institute

5 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa South African National Biodiversity Institute Full time

Job Summary:

SANBI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to manage the National Monitoring Support Initiative project and provide technical leadership for strengthening South Africa's national biodiversity monitoring framework.

The position requires a strong background in data science and experience in managing donor-funded projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing and implementing the South African national biodiversity monitoring system.
  • Overseeing the sourcing, developing and management of data for the national biodiversity monitoring system.
  • Implementing and driving change, human capital development and transformation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Data Science or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in data science and project management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


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