Bird and Bat Specialist needed at Helderberg Personnel

Core qualifications, skills sets and experience must include:

• Species Identification: Ability to identify various bird and bat species based on visual and auditory cues.
• Monitoring Techniques: Proficiency in using monitoring tools.
• Data Collection: Experience in collecting and recording data on bird and bat populations, behaviours and habitats.
• Habitat Assessment: Knowledge of different habitats preferred by birds and bats, and ability to assess habitat quality and suitability for these species.
• Fieldwork Skills: Strong skills in conducting field surveys, including setting up monitoring stations, conducting transects, and following standardized protocols.
• Data Analysis: Capability to analyse monitoring data using statistical tools and software to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Report Writing: Effective communication skills to document findings, prepare reports, and present results to stakeholders.
• Conservation Knowledge: Understanding of conservation issues affecting bird and bat populations, and knowledge of conservation strategies and practices.
• Safety Awareness: Adherence to safety protocols while working in the field, including awareness of risks such as wildlife encounters and environmental hazards.