Clanwilliam: Catchment Coordinator (Citrusdal/Clanwilliam)

About the Role

The Freshwater Research Centre, in partnership with WWF South Africa, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Catchment Coordinator to assist with water resources management in the Olifants-Doring catchment as part of the Source-2-Sea initiative. This pioneering project addresses ecological flow and climate resilience in the Olifants and Doring River system.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic planning
• Implementation of integrated water resource management
• Water resource monitoring
• Assimilate and manage ecological and hydrological data
• Field operations and Invasive Alien Plant Clearing
• Conservation planning and implementation
• Project management and fund raising
• Liaise with stakeholders and landowners
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the water research monitoring tools and infrastructure
• Provide support and lead stakeholder engagement and awareness-raising efforts to promote sustainable land and water use practices across the region.

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in environmental science, freshwater ecology, natural resource management, agricultural science or relevant field
• 3-5 years’ experience in project and team management
• Excellent planning, analytical, administrative and project management skills
• Experience collaborating with farmers and landowners, and understanding of challenges facing them, is essential
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work in team settings
• Must be innovative, flexible and self-motivated
• Be able to take initiative and have the ability to problem solve and work under pressure
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• (English and Afrikaans)

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in environmental science, freshwater ecology, natural resource management, agricultural science or relevant field

Salary & Benefits

• Term: 1 year with possible renewal based on funding & project success
• Location: Clanwilliam or Citrusdal

CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All recruitment procedures comply with The Protection of Personal Information Act.

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