Senior People And Conservation Officer - Living Alongside Wildlife

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**Overview** This role is for a Senior People And Conservation Officer - Living Alongside Wildlife at The City of Cape Town. The position is situated within the Coastal Management Branch and focuses on managing public and stakeholder engagement, and implementing and developing conservation programmes related to urban wildlife. The officer will be responsible for community engagement, awareness initiatives, and the strategic planning of conservation efforts within the City. **What you will do** * Manage the stakeholder and public engagement of the Living alongside Wildlife Programme, including community engagement and awareness. * Implement Living Alongside Wildlife people and conservation programmes in the Coastal Management Branch, evaluating the effectiveness of programmes and writing reports for the City and/or funding bodies. * Engage with stakeholders, undertake outreach, conduct proactive community conservation, and promote the Living with Wildlife programme. * Develop strategic people and conservation programmes, plans, protocols, and policy. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant 3 Year Tertiary Qualification or B Degree in environmental education, nature conservation, or similar relevant qualification. * 2-5 years relevant experience. * Practical experience in managing or supporting programmes relating to urban wildlife management, including baboon management/ seal-human interactions/ African penguin conservation/ damage-causing animal management. * Experience in stakeholder engagement, community outreach, conflict resolution, implementation of management plans, and collaboration with conservation agencies and partner organisations. * A valid Code EB driver’s licence. * Computer Literacy: MS Office suite. * Required to work in all weather conditions and work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned activities in inclement weather conditions; undertake site inspections City wide. * The incumbent must be physically fit and able-bodied. * Advantageous: Marine and coastal law enforcement management experience. * Advantageous: Skippers licence. **Who should apply** This role is suited for candidates with a relevant tertiary qualification (3-year Tertiary Qualification or B Degree in environmental education, nature conservation, or similar) and 2-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in managing or supporting urban wildlife management programs, such as those involving baboon management, seal-human interactions, African penguin conservation, or damage-causing animals. Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, community outreach, conflict resolution, management plan implementation, and collaboration with conservation agencies is essential. Applicants must hold a valid Code EB driver’s licence, be computer literate (MS Office), physically fit, and willing to work in various weather conditions and outside normal working hours for emergencies and planned activities across the City. Experience in marine and coastal law enforcement management and possession of a skippers licence are considered advantageous. **Deadline** 21.10.2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-people-and-conservation-officer-living-alongside-wildlife-city-of-cape-town Source: myjobmag

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