Company:
South African National Parks (SANParks)
Industry: Travel and Tours
Deadline: Nov 6, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 2 – 4 years
Location: Western Cape
Province: Cape Town
Field: Science
- A vacancy currently exists for Officer: Science Liaison to be based in the Cape Research Centre. This role in Scientific Services provides support to external scientists and researchers to conduct biodiversity research within the national parks.
- This includes logistic, administrative guidance in the application process, general coordination between Scientific Services, Park Management, and the Researcher.
Requirements
- NQF level 6 in Natural/Social Sciences/Environmental/Biophysical Science.
- Understanding research design and methodologies.
- Minimum 2-4 years ecological experience.
- Biodiversity related legislation (NEMPAA,etc.)
- Computer literacy, especially databases and spreadsheets.
- Science communication and dissemination (blogs, infographics, visuals)
- Communication skills.
- Project management/administration experience.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and monitor the research project registration process for parks within the associated Scientific Services Research Unit.
- Develop an approach to maximize organizational learning from research projects.
- Take a leading role in SANParks emerging intellectual property debate.
- Facilitate logistics (accommodation, access, decals, game guards). support to visiting researchers.
- Ensure compliance of research processes with SANParks policy and alignment with organizational protocol.
- Assist facilitation and organizational of scientific engagements i.e. workshops/symposia/webinar.
- Submit quarterly reporting to the Conservation Services Division.
- Archive final reports, data, and metadata.
- Assists with preparations and smooth running of the Science Network Meeting and associated social media posts.
- Interface between researchers and SANParks management, ensuring projects are compliant with legislation, aligned with organisational priorities, and supported logistically where feasible.
- Science–Management Interface – Engage with park managers, section rangers, and researchers. Provide input to research strategy and committee meetings.
Closing Date
- 04 November 2025
