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Internal Control Officer (level 7) 

DivisionAdministrationBusiness UnitGovernance Risk and StrategyMinimum experience

Mid-SeniorCompany primary industryEnvironmental ServicesJob functional area

Accounting/Auditing

SalaryR417 258 – R481 553 per annum

Job Description

CapeNature seeks to appoint an Internal Control Officer. Your role will focus on executing control activities, monitoring controls, performing investigations and monitoring compliance, all in the effort to ensure the control environment is efficient and effective and that proper governance practices are implemented and practiced. This is a support role to the Team Leader: Internal Controls and will be key in ensuring the provision of decision-making information to Senior Management, Executive Management, Board and key external stakeholders. You will be required to travel and to interact with all directorates, components and landscapes within the Entity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

KPA 1 – Control Activities

• Lead the process of understanding and analysing business processes in order to design detective and preventative controls.
• Support, review and advise functional areas on standard operating procedures that have been drafted by business units.

KPA 2 – Monitoring Activities

• Execution of procedures for providing assurance and non-assurance services on finance related matters.
• Verify compliance with SCM legislation, regulations and policies.
• Provide assurance and related services on reported performance information.
• Provide assurance and related services on ICT Governance.
• Verify compliance with Contract Management framework.
• Monitor regularly the implementation of key controls within the Entity.
• Monitor implementation of audit action plans by management.

KPA 3 – Compliance Testing

• Perform tests to ensure that the Entity complies with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Execution of assurance services through compliance inspections.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Monitor implementation of corrective measures where non-compliance was detected.

KPA 4 – Investigations

• Perform assessments, determinations and investigations on alleged matters of non-compliance with internal policies and alleged fraud.
• Assist in the rendering of fraud and losses management services.
• Monitor loss management and fruitless and wasteful expenditure processes of the Entity.

KPA 5 – Knowledge sharing and Governance

• Review Entity policies and governance practices for effectiveness, relevance and implementation.
• Carry out assignments from the manager on matters related to Strategy and Governance.
• Ensure implementation of corrective measures and preventative controls with regard to GRAP, the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• Monitor compliance with King 4 Report on Good Governance and Corporate Conduct.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent NQF level 7 diploma in Accounting or Internal Auditing
• Valid EB (Code 8) Driver’s license.
• 2-3 years relevant experience in related field of employment

Recommendations:

• Completed SAICA articles will be an advantage
• Experience and knowledge of the following:- Principles and Practices of external and internal auditing

       – Policy and procedure analysis and development

       – Financial norms and standards (GRAP)

       – PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions/Directives

       – Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and Fraud Prevention Measures

       – Internal Control Frameworks, Tools and Techniques

       – Risk Management Frameworks

       – Performance Information Management Frameworks in the Public Sector

       – ICT General Controls and Cyber-Security

       – King 4 Code of Corporate Conduct and Good Governance

Competencies:

• Computer literacy plus advanced proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills
• Prioritisation and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong ability to pay attention to detail and be analytical
• Continual improvement mindset
• Bilingualism in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape

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.

Kindly Note:

• Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake a competency assessment.
• 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 via: https://capenature.simplify.hr/

Closing Date: 12 March 2026

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Marine Field Ranger (Level 4) – Geelkrans Nature Reserve (5 – year Contract)

DivisionConservation OperationsBusiness UnitLandscape EastMinimum experience

Entry LevelCompany primary industryEnvironmental ServicesJob functional area

OperationsContract term5 years

SalaryR237 046 – R272 581 per annum

Job Description

CapeNature seeks to appoint dedicated conservationists who will contribute meaningfully to the conservation of biodiversity through protected area management with a strong emphasis on the marine environment. The successful candidates will also support conservation efforts in line with CapeNature’s integrated catchment management approach. Key responsibilities include compliance monitoring and law enforcement, eco-tourism, environmental education, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to integrated catchment management to help achieve the vision and goals of the Protected Area Complex.

The positions will report to the Conservation Manager on Reserve, Geelkrans Nature Reserve Complex

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enhance biodiversity resilience through targeted ecosystem conservation, restoration initiatives and effective protected area management.

• Ecological tasks: Carry out ecological projects as per the Protected Area Ecological Matrix and any other biodiversity conservation related tasks as required for the effective management of the Protected Area.
• Alien invasive species management: Carry out alien invasive species management in the Protected Area.
• Heritage tasks: Carry out identified functions related to historical, cultural, archaeological and palaeontological asset management in the Protected Area.

Assist with protected area conservation in ways that address biodiversity loss in key biodiversity areas.

• Planning: Take part in and contribute to the planning processes for the Protected Area.
• Quality control: Undertake quality control of integrated annual operations plan projects and/or other projects in field.
• Reporting: Prepare reports and carry out reporting on activities as required.
• Maintenance: Carry out infrastructure, vehicle, vessel and equipment maintenance functions as required for the Protected Area.
• Partnerships and collaborative activities: Perform functions as required for collaborative activities throughout the Landscape (MOA/U support and/or compliance).

Contribute to conservation in promoting the biodiversity economy and enhancing biodiversity access and sustainable use.

• Job creation: Support the implementation of targeted biodiversity economic activities to promote job creation, work opportunities, and livelihood support.
• Access: Manage access to the Protected Area for recreational, educational, training, research, traditional, cultural and spiritual purposes; manage volunteers and citizen scientists.
• Eco-tourism and visitor liaison: Support eco-tourism and visitor liaison activities as and when required for the Protected Area.

Contribute to conservation action to advocate for a nature positive future through behavioural change and voluntary compliance.

• Environmental awareness: Carry out environmental awareness activities.
• Capacity building: Carry out capacity building activities.
• Compliance monitoring and law enforcement: Carry out compliance monitoring and law enforcement activities as per integrated workplans, compliance plans, joint operations plans, as well as any other proactive and reactive actions necessary for the effective management of the Protected Area. 

Take accountability for performance, governance, risk management and equality in the workplace.

• Health and safety: Participate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) assessments and OHS toolbox talks and provide input for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA); Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety standards and requirements.
• Incident preparedness and response, e.g. fires, disasters (e.g. floods, oil spill, vessel grounding), disease outbreaks, marine wildlife strandings, and search and rescues: Carry out firefighting, disaster management, incident response and rescue operations as required for the Protected Area.
• Administration: Carry out necessary administrative tasks.
• Training: Undergo relevant training as and when required.
• Supervision: Undertake supervision of Conservation Assistants, contract staff, students and volunteers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12
• At least 2 years’ experience with an emphasis on protected areas and or estuary, coastal and the marine environment.
• A valid driver’s license with at least three years’ driving experience.
• Skippers Category C or higher with 2 years’ experience (Marine Field Ranger post)
• A working knowledge of enforcement operations, specifically the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act and the Marine Living Resources Act.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, GIS).
• Knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring and law enforcement.
• Knowledge and experience in firefighting and incident response.
• Bilingualism in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• No criminal record.

Competencies

• Willingness to work weekend shifts and irregular hours.
• Physical ability to perform Field Ranger duties, including the ability to swim.
• Strong analytical, strategic and creative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience in working with the public, maintenance of infrastructure and law enforcement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Good project planning and organising skills.
• Ability to function independently (unsupervised) and within a team.
• Computer literacy plus advanced proficiency in MS-Office.
• Ability to work in a marine / aquatic environment.

Recommendation:

• National Diploma in Nature Conservation and/or Marine Science.
• Possession of a valid Peace Officer’s certificate, EMI Grade 5 certification or a type of enforcement experience.
• Appropriate firefighting certificate.
• 4×4 Driving skills and experience.
• ICS 100 certification.
• Use of GIS software.
• Ability to swim and be water safe.

 AS A CONTRACT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

• 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle.
• 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.

* Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.”

Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/

Closing date: 12 March 2026

Click here to apply

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