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SouthSouthNorth is looking to hire a Research Fellow for the Future Climate for Africa (FCFA) to contribute to designing and delivering innovative, high-quality and policy-relevant research, policy advice and public-affairs initiatives. Applications close on the 31st of January 2016 and full terms of reference are available here: https://goo.gl/xcdSWI   SouthSouthNorth is a non-profit organisation based in Cape Town working to assist governments, the private sector and research institutions in understanding the economic, social and environmental choices that climate change presents. SouthSouthNorth scopes and manages the implementation of a broad range of projects/programmes focusing on the [...]

Master and PhD bursaries available for 2016 One Masters level bursary (R80 000 pa) and one PhD level bursary (R120 000 pa) are available for an exciting interdisciplinary project in the Eastern Cape, and based at Rhodes University in Grahamstown.   Project title: A place to belong: urban planning, housing and greening   We seek motivated and enthusiastic students to conduct Masters and PhD research as part of an interdisciplinary team to investigate the worldviews and experiences of nature and use of natural resources and elements in the context of urban [...]

Living Lands (www.livinglands.co.za) is a not-for-profit organization for conserving and restoring living landscapes. A living landscape consists of a variety of healthy ecosystems and land uses, and is home to ecological, agricultural, and social systems which are managed so as to function sustainably. This ensures that natural and cultural resources are available for future generations and that the system is resilient for adaptation to climate change. There are currently 3 apprenticeship positions available with Living Lands. As an apprentice you will be learning on the job, supporting the senior staff in the [...]

GIS Specialist: Biodiversity Planning Biodiversity Information and Planning Directorate (Salary level 10) Kirstenbosch Research Centre – Cape Town The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to provide specialist Geographic Information System (GIS) support and biodiversity planning knowledge to the SANBI and external parties in order to inform the development of policy and tools that support the management of biodiversity priority areas in South Africa. The appointment requires at least a 3-year degree, preferably in Natural Sciences, with GIS as an area of specialisation. The successful candidate [...]

Deputy Director: Ecological Infrastructure (Ecological Infrastructure Directorate) (Level 11) Pretoria National Botanical Garden Re-advertisement South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires an enthusiastic, responsible team player to coordinate SANBI’s programme of work on the integration of ecological infrastructure into agriculture and other priority sectors. Appointment requires a relevant post-graduate degree or equivalent qualification in the Natural, Social or Agricultural Sciences enhanced by 5 years relevant experience, of which at least 2 years should have been in a managerial capacity, in working through partnerships particularly in the public sector and communicating [...]