CapeNature is inviting applications for a Landscape Administrator position within Conservation Operations, Landscape South. The ideal candidate would be a dynamic and energetic person with excellent communication, analytical and reporting skills. The position will report to the Landscape Manager: South.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
KPA 1- Office Management and Administration
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Provide administrative assistance to the Landscape Manager: assist with managing planning processes, meetings, workshops, and related documents, work plans, and processes.
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To manage effective and efficient office administration, implement control systems for overall sound management.
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Ensure all administrative functions are completed as per the agreed Performance Agreement
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Ensure high quality of communication outputs and customer service by the Landscape Managers office: ensure effective communication with government agencies, partner organizations and within CapeNature.
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Provide support within the South landscape for loss, asset, and stock management, and reporting thereof.
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GMT administration for South landscape.
KPA 2 - Supply Chain Administration
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Assist with supply chain queries for South landscape to ensure procurement is done within prescribed policies and regulations.
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Implement systems of control for overall office management.
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Maintain asset registers and manage assets according to CapeNature policy and procedures.
KPA 3 - Financial Accounting/Administration
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Ensure recording of financial transactions and resolve accounting and financial issues.
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Render a sound financial accounting service to the South landscape.
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Budget monitoring and reporting.
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Assist with the annual budget drafting and virements of South landscape budgets.
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Implementing internal control systems and assisting South landscape with petty cash-related matters.
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Ensuring internal and financial control measures are in place in the South landscape to ensure the integrity of financial information.
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Month-end and year close process.
KPA 4 - Reporting
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Monitoring & evaluation of Annual Performance Plan predetermined objective (PDO) reporting for South Landscape.
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Assist with all reporting requirements of South landscape.
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Monthly monitoring and reporting of ICM/NRM project status.
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Draft and verify relevant reports for South landscape
KPA 5 - Client Liaison
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Identify the needs/expectations of both internal and external customers and plan and deliver accordingly.
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Provide support to the Landscape South Nature Reserves and other components.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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Appropriate/relevant formal qualification related to Administration and/or Finance or similar NQF level 7 qualification
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A finance degree and completed articles would be preferred/advantageous
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3 years post qualification experience in finance and administration
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A valid code 8 driver’s license
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Strong computer literacy (MS Office suite particularly MS Outlook, MS. Word, and MS Excel)
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Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
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Good verbal and written communication skills in two official languages of the Western Cape.
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Understanding of PFMA and related public sector supply chain processes would be advantageous
Competencies
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Strong analytical, strategic, and creative problem-solving skills
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
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Good project planning and organizing skills
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Ability to function independently and within a team
AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:
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24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;
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A hybrid working system permitting remote work within limitations, where applicable.
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Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees;
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Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape;
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Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines;
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Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
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The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.
GENERAL:
Kindly Note:
Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise a post should it be deemed necessary within its sole discretion.
“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.”
Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/
Closing Date: 10 July 2026
