Landscape Administrator (Level 8), Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve

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

• Provide administrative assistance to the Landscape Manager: assist with managing planning processes, meetings, workshops, and related documents, work plans, and processes.
• To manage effective and efficient office administration, implement control systems for overall sound management.
• Ensure all administrative functions are completed as per the agreed Performance Agreement
• 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.
• Provide support within the South landscape for loss, asset, and stock management, and reporting thereof.
• GMT administration for South landscape.

KPA 2 - Supply Chain Administration

• Assist with supply chain queries for South landscape to ensure procurement is done within prescribed policies and regulations.
• Implement systems of control for overall office management.
• Maintain asset registers and manage assets according to CapeNature policy and procedures.

KPA 3 - Financial Accounting/Administration

• Ensure recording of financial transactions and resolve accounting and financial issues.
• Render a sound financial accounting service to the South landscape.
• Budget monitoring and reporting.
• Assist with the annual budget drafting and virements of South landscape budgets.
• Implementing internal control systems and assisting South landscape with petty cash-related matters.
• Ensuring internal and financial control measures are in place in the South landscape to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Month-end and year close process.

KPA 4 - Reporting

• Monitoring & evaluation of Annual Performance Plan predetermined objective (PDO) reporting for South Landscape.
• Assist with all reporting requirements of South landscape.
• Monthly monitoring and reporting of ICM/NRM project status.
• Draft and verify relevant reports for South landscape

KPA 5 - Client Liaison

• Identify the needs/expectations of both internal and external customers and plan and deliver accordingly.
• Provide support to the Landscape South Nature Reserves and other components.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate/relevant formal qualification related to Administration and/or Finance or similar NQF level 7 qualification
• A finance degree and completed articles would be preferred/advantageous
• 3 years post qualification experience in finance and administration
• A valid code 8 driver’s license
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office suite particularly MS Outlook, MS. Word, and MS Excel)
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in two official languages of the Western Cape.
• Understanding of PFMA and related public sector supply chain processes would be advantageous

Competencies

• Strong analytical, strategic, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Good project planning and organizing skills
• Ability to function independently and within a team

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

• 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;
• A hybrid working system permitting remote work within limitations, where applicable.
• Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees;
• Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape;
• 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;
• Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
• 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