Wetland Specialist

**Wetland Specialist**
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, exceptional scientific report writing ability, and the capacity to manage projects independently and efficiently are essential.

**Minimum Requirements**
- BSc Honours Degree in a relevant environmental field (MSc advantageous)
- At least two (2) years’ post-qualification experience in wetland assessments
- SACNASP professional registration
- Proven experience in:

- Wetland delineation and classification
- Application of WET-Health and WET-EcoServices tools
- Wetland offsetting and mitigation strategies
- Wetland rehabilitation
- GIS proficiency
- Advantageous: Knowledge of aquatic/hydropedological assessments and AutoCAD
- Own vehicle and valid driver’s licence
- Strong proposal and tender writing/management capabilities
- Familiarity with the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and environmental legislation, policies, and strategies
- Innovative and proactive mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Willingness to travel frequently and work extended hours when required
- Fluent in English (additional languages will be an advantage)

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Conduct wetland delineation, classification, and assessments using tools like WET-Health and WET-EcoServices.
- Develop and implement wetland offset, mitigation, and rehabilitation strategies.
- Compile high-quality scientific reports and support environmental impact assessments.
- Utilise GIS (and prefe for mapping and spatial analysis.
- Contribute to proposals and tender documents.
- Manage fieldwork and small to medium-sized projects independently.
- Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders professionally.
- Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Travel to project sites as needed and work extended hours when required.

**Closing Date**:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on **28 May 2025**, however CVs will be accepted until **21 June 2025**.

**Please Note**:
**PoPI Act**:
Marvel Placement Consultants is fully compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (PoPIA). Section 9 of PoPIA states that “Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive”.

For more information please contact:
**Consultant KC