Information Officer: Operations Room - SANParks


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A vacancy exists for an Information Officer: Operations Room in Table Mountain National Park. The appointed candidate will report to the Operations Room Control Officer. Kindly note that official accommodation within the park is not available; therefore, the successful applicant will be responsible for securing their own lodging.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the data capturing from various sources onto Cmore and other software platforms.
  • Assist with the maintenance of the information databases.
  • Clean, analyse, interpret and package information to support effective decision making in line with Area Integrity Management principles.
  • Perform the analysis of data to guide, reactive and proactive law enforcement interventions.
  • Ensure efficient and accurate information management.
  • Create and maintain information dashboards for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee the management of technology feeds in the Operations Room.
  • Support and ensure efficient operational control measures are in place, aligned to safety & security and the relevant operational plans.
  • Collate information for weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual reports.
  • Field reports and information received in the Operations Room.
  • Provide relevant information for Area Integrity Management reporting.
  • Assist with operational deployments by the SEAM Team when necessary.
  • Support internal and external stakeholder liaison, attend relevant meetings and contribute toward the broader landscape information consolidation.
  • Provide administration, procurement support and assist with internal training when required.


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Requirements

  • National Diploma (NQF 6) in Conservation/Policing/Information Management or equivalent thereof.
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
  • Knowledge of the relevant legislation, NEM: Protected Areas Act, National Heritage Resources Act, NEM: Biodiversity Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Integrated Coastal Management Act, Marine Living Resources Act and the regulations promulgated there under.
  • Advanced computer literacy – Microsoft Office packages, database management, (working knowledge of REST API, JSON is an added advantage)
  • Working knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS software (Working Knowledge of Analyst Notebook is an added advantage).
  • Valid code 8/10 driver’s license
  • Excellent verbal/written (including presentation skills and public speaking abilities) communication skills are a prerequisite.
  • Clear Criminal Record (candidates will be screened)
  • Willingness to undergo polygraph tests.
  • Ability to work across teams.
  • Analytical/technical mind set.

Location: Table Mountain National Park

Salary: R329 723.76 – R538 556.65

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