Chief Director: Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring
SANBI
- Cape Town, Western Cape Pretoria, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide direction in the development and implementation of strategy for the Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring Division, and contribute to the development and implementation of SANBI's Research Strategy.
- Lead SANBI's technical and scientific support for the Scientific Authority and advise the Head: Biodiversity Science and Policy Advice on issues relating to biodiversity research, monitoring and assessment.
- Strategically increase the profile and impact of SANBI science on biodiversity assessments, biological invasions, the Scientific Authority and biodiversity economy.
- Strategically lead the biodiversity assessment aspect of SANBI's work including relevant cross functional steering committees.
- Strategically lead, manage and direct teams undertaking research and development activities to provide evidence that can inform decisions and actions relating to priority biodiversity issues.
- Develop, promote, facilitate and expand effective partnerships to achieve SANBI strategic outputs in biodiversity conservation, research and assessments.
- Promote human capital development, change management and transformation in the division.
- Ensure proper governance, planning, reporting, performance management, effective risk management and compliance to applicable legislation.
- Facilitate Resource mobilisation that supports the Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring.
Job type: Permanent
Salary: R1 371 558.00 - R 1 635 897 per annum
Location: Cape Town/PretoriaABOUT SANBIThe South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) contributes to South Africa's sustainable development by facilitating access to biodiversity data, generating information and knowledge, building capacity, providing policy advice, showcasing and conserving biodiversity in its national botanical and zoological gardens.