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PURPOSE To ensure sustainable management of water resources in the Kruger National Park and conservation of its freshwater ecosystems, with a focus on broader catchment management collaboration, including at the transboundary Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area level. JOB OBJECTIVES: To maintain, update and implement catchment management plans, and strategies of the park through co-ordination with both upstream and downstream institutions To influence and support decision making regarding the management of freshwater resources within the KNP. Continue the implementation of environmental water requirements and resource quality objectives of rivers flowing through the KNP To guide responsible resource use practices in the KNP (including both biotic and abiotic resources). Further develop the KNPs freshwater management and monitoring program at a transboundary scale in the interests of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation and transboundary water resources management objectives Co-ordinate and represent SANParks at a national and regional level on sustainable water resources and ecosystem management, including that of Ramsar sites To coordinate resourcing and funding of the KNP River management section to deliver on current and future operational needs. Coordinate and give inputs into EIAs and WUL applications To maintain cooperative management of water resources, through stakeholder outreach and create awareness in catchment areas around the park to garner support of the park's water management initiatives To enable capacity transfer for freshwater ecosystem management in co-managed protected areas. Coordinate and where necessary solicit research projects that support the adaptive management of freshwater ecosystem objectives of the KNP Management plan, as well as the Parks integrated water management needs Co-ordinate the KNP Freshwater teams' efforts across various departments Provide mentoring support to KNP interns within catchment management programmes Integrate the above with internal processes such as water services and disaster management responses. REQUIREMENTS A Master's of Science degree with a specific focus on water resources management, freshwater ecology or similar as a minimum, with a PhD being preferred Professional registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) 4 to 6 years' experience in water resource management preferably in mid to senior management, with relevant project management experience Good knowledge of relevant legislation, public participation processes, water quality monitoring and basic knowledge of GIS Computer literacy and valid driver's license (Code 08) Risk management and problem-solving skills Strategic planning and stakeholder engagement experience Ability to work independently Good communication skills - written & verbal, interpersonal and analytical and technical report writing skills Desired Skills: Mentioned above Apply Now

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