Job Description

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

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