ecology

A vacancy currently exists for a Scientist: Vegetation Ecology position. Research in the Garden Route and Frontier national parks to deliver the biodiversity management mandate for SANParks through generating, leveraging and sharing high-quality scientific knowledge, mentoring the next generation of researchers, and ensuring that the research-derived...

A vacancy currently exists for a Scientist: Vegetation Ecology position. Research in the Garden Route and Frontier national parks to deliver the biodiversity management mandate for SANParks through generating, leveraging and sharing high-quality scientific knowledge, mentoring the next generation of researchers, and ensuring that the research-derived...

Field Technician, Spekboom Restoration Project Technical & Carbon Department (Ecology Team), Eastern Cape (Gqeberha), South Africa Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Start Date: 4 January 2027 Reports to: Senior Field Technician Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure that will revitalise landscapes, combat climate change, and promote...

About the RoleOur client, a progressive environmental consultancy firm operating in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a highly motivated Agro-Ecological Consultant with a specialized focus on biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. This hybrid role requires a deep understanding of ecological principles and their application to farming systems, with an...

Placements24 is recruiting an Agro-Ecological Consultant in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, to apply biodiversity expertise to agricultural landscapes. The role focuses on enhancing ecosystem services, sustainable land management, and balancing farming productivity with ecological health.The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree or higher in...

The University of Fort Hare invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Microbial Ecology to conduct independent and collaborative research focused on the ecology, diversity, and function of microbial communities using molecular/genomic approaches. On-site role in Fort Beaufort, SA. The fellow will design experiments, collect...

NatCarbon Africa seeks a Field Technician for the Spekboom Restoration Project across the Eastern and Western Cape, South Africa. You will support field planning, baseline data collection, and monitoring across carbon, biodiversity and community work streams, under guidance from a Senior Field Technician. This role demands hands-on fieldwork, data handling,...

Job Title: Ecological Manager, Spekboom Restoration Project Division: Conservation Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape (with regular travel to Jansenville and project field sites) Reports to: Conservation - Project Manager, NatCarbon Africa Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure that will revitalise landscapes, combat climate change, and promote...

Company DescriptionThe University of Fort Hare is a public university located in the Eastern Cape Province, with campuses in Alice (main campus), East London, and Bhisho. It offers a full range of academic programs including Bachelor’s, Honours, Master’s, and PhD degrees across multiple disciplines. The institution is recognized for its historic...

SANParks seeks a Scientist: Vegetation Ecology to lead vegetation research and monitoring across the Garden Route and Frontier national parks, delivering high-quality knowledge to support biodiversity management and policy decisions. Based at Garden Route National Park (Knysna, Rondevlei or George), the role reports to the Senior Scientist and is a full-time...

SANParks seeks a Scientist: Vegetation Ecology to lead vegetation research and monitoring across the Garden Route and Frontier national parks, delivering high-quality knowledge to support biodiversity management and policy decisions. Based at Garden Route National Park (Knysna, Rondevlei or George), the role reports to the Senior Scientist and is a full-time...

SANParks seeks a Scientist: Vegetation Ecology to lead vegetation research and monitoring across the Garden Route and Frontier national parks, delivering high-quality knowledge to support biodiversity management and policy decisions. Based at Garden Route National Park (Knysna, Rondevlei or George), the role reports to the Senior Scientist and is a full-time...

Company Description The University of Fort Hare is a public university located in the Eastern Cape Province, with campuses in Alice (main campus), East London, and Bhisho. It offers a full range of academic programs including Bachelor’s, Honours, Master’s, and PhD degrees across multiple disciplines. The institution is recognized for its historic...

South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) invites applicants for the role of Marine Resource Management Specialist in Port Elizabeth. The candidate will oversee marine ecosystem assessments, biodiversity monitoring, and the development of coastal resource management plans.Strong collaboration with communities and government agencies is required...

Rhodes University in South Africa invites applications for a Senior Lecturer (Grade SL) in the Department of Botany. The role focuses on teaching and supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, alongside active research and community engagement within plant ecology. The post is a five-year contract with potential renewal, recognizing...

Rhodes University in South Africa invites applications for a Senior Lecturer (Grade SL) in the Department of Botany. The role focuses on teaching and supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, alongside active research and community engagement within plant ecology.The post is a five-year contract with potential renewal, recognizing leadership...

African Parks is seeking graduates for an internship in Economy, Conservation, Sustainability, and Social sciences. The role is office-based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, with a 5-day week requirement, though 4 or 3 days are eligible for consideration. A monthly stipend will be paid according to experience and days worked weekly. The Graduate Trainee (Social...

Conservation International seeks a Senior Technical Manager, Nature Markets, to provide technical leadership across Africa in designing and assessing high-integrity nature-market projects. You will translate ecological analyses into practical recommendations for project development, working with CI country programs, consultants, and partners to ensure robust...

NatCarbon Africa seeks an Ecological Manager to lead the Spekboom Restoration Project in the Eastern and Western Cape. You will direct the Survival Monitoring field teams (two Senior Field Technicians and Junior staff), ensuring data quality, schedules and budgets align with the project plan.You will translate planting schedules into rosters, drive...

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Marine Biologist for a renowned environmental research institute in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role centers on designing and leading coastal ecosystem studies, biodiversity assessments, and conservation policy contributions.You will conduct fieldwork including underwater surveys, collect water and sediment samples,...