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Vacancy notice: Procurement and Bio-Security Officer

This role is based in Cape Town

Tristan da Cunha crestIntroduction to the Role.

The role has two main functions for the island of Tristan da Cunha and as a remote location we must ensure that wherever possible we procure products and services that are environmentally friendly. This will include sourcing biodegradable packaging and new construction materials, and that we do not compromise our conservation and bio-security.

The Candidate

We are looking for an astute officer to oversee our off-shore purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality.

The officer's responsibilities include but not limited to: maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, maintain accurate records and ensuring that goods delivered to the docks are in excellent merchandisable condition.

To be successful as a procurement/bio-security officer you should have an analytical mind and be able to keep up with environmental, product and service trends.

Ultimately, a top procurement bio-security officer should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards.

Procurement Officer Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing and supervising all purchases made by government departments.
  • Preparing forward plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
  • Following and enforcing the TdC Government's procurement policies and procedures.
  • Reviewing, comparing, analysing, approving products and services to be purchased.
  • Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
  • Maintaining and updating supplier information such as delivery times, product ranges, and quality especially on perishable goods etc.
  • Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts, and where necessary through our MoU's arrange for poor quality goods to be retuned for credit.
  • Managing procurement risk associated with all products procured
  • Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
  • Procuring quality products as per TdC Government specifications
  • Procuring consumable goods with a long shelf life
  • Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Main duties/tasks for Cape Town Bios person include:

  • Perform biosecurity checks in accordance with the TDC biosecurity manual and TDC regulations on all transits to the TDC group by Ovenstone operated vessels.
  • Carry out biosecurity checks in accordance with the TDC biosecurity manual and TDC regulations on all transits to the TDC group by DEFFA/AMSOL operated vessels.
  • Execute biosecurity inspections in accordance with TDC regulations/protocols at source of suppliers and warehousing agents.
  • Carry out quality control checks on all produce (especially perishables) whilst warehoused prior to loading to ensure quality, freshness and shelf life as well as biosecurity incursion risk.
  • Build good working relationships with all key stakeholders in Cape Town including vessel operators, suppliers, warehousing and agents etc.
  • Ensure good records are kept of all inspections and reporting is done in an agreed timeframe to TDC Gov , preferably before the ship is due to arrive in TDC.
  • Ensure all legal and required paperwork is collated for each voyage such as sanitisation certificates, treatment certificates etc and copies sent to TDC Biosecurity Officer
  • The Officer has the authority to refuse goods that are either not up to the quality standards or may incur a biosecurity risk.

Other duties

  • From time to time collect staff from airport to hotel and then to ship, and vice versa..
  • Act as part of the management team at Tristan House, and cover managers time off and leave periods.

Officer Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

  • Matric.
  • Procurement/ Logistics/Bio-Security or Related tertiary qualification.
  • CIPS qualification is an added advantage
  • Five (5) years' experience in procurement / administrative role.
  • Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Relevant experience advantageous.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Networking and relationship management skills.
  • Negotiation and research skills.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently while being a team player.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to meet set deadlines.
  • Accuracy and efficiency.
  • Problem solving abilities.
  • Professional conduct.
  • Capable of working in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Multitasking.
  • Proactive.
  • Energetic and enthusiastic.

Salary

R3,500.00 to R3,700.00 per day to be negotiable, subject to qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion please contact Michael Bertram, the Chief Operating Officer, on:

Tel. No. +44 (0) 20 3014 5108

WhatAspp. +44 (0) 7468 587 020

Email. coo@tdc-gov.com

PhD Studentship: Ecosystem Assessment of Tristan's Fisheries

Ecosystem assessment of the Tristan da Cunha Islands fisheries, Ecology and Conservation PhD (Funded) Ref: 5068

University of ExeterSupervisors

Lead Supervisor

Dr Kristian Metcalfe, University of Exeter

Academic supervisors

Dr Sam Weber, University of Exeter
Dr Nicola Weber, University of Exeter
Dr James Bell, Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science
Dr Vera Fonseca, Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science

The University of Exeter's Department of Ecology and Conservation is inviting applications for a PhD studentship fully-funded by the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy and The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust to commence on 25 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. For eligible students the studentship will cover Home or International tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £19,237 for 3.5 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study.

Project Description:

Tristan da Cunha is a remote group of islands in the South Atlantic, situated approximately 2,700km from South Africa and 3,700km from South America, and is part of the United Kingdom Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Tristan da Cunha's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covers 754,000km2 and includes 687,000km2 marine protection zone (MPZ) where all fishing is prohibited. However, local sustainable fishing is permitted within inshore fishing zones (around the islands' coastal waters) and in several seamount fishing zones, with the Tristan rock lobster (Jasus tristani) fishery playing an important role in the Territory's economy.

This PhD project will support the delivery of key actions outlined in the Tristan da Cunha Marine Management Plan 2021 - 2026 aimed at improving capacity to sustainably manage the island's fisheries resources. This will involve extended periods (up to 3 months per annum*) on Tristan da Cunha working in partnership with the Fisheries Department to: (1) develop a long-term monitoring framework to establish baselines on the status of key fisheries species; and (2) evaluate the spatial distribution, and economic/ecological impact of marine invasive species, including on the Tristan rock lobster. The student will work in conjunction with supervisors and project partners to shape the research questions and survey protocols to address these objectives, using tools such as baited remote underwater video systems, eDNA, fisheries data analysis, ecological studies and GIS.

*Please note that fieldwork will require travel from UK to Cape Town, South Africa, where onward travel to the islands is by ship - a journey that can take up to 6 days. This is the only form of regular transport to and from islands and so fieldwork is planned around both this schedule and the availability of berths onboard (the ships can only carry up to 12 passengers). Therefore to maximise data collection fieldwork will involve 3 months per annum on the islands.

International applicants need to be aware that you will have to cover the cost of your student visa, healthcare surcharge and other costs of moving to the UK to do a PhD.

Entry requirements

Applicants for this studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, and/or have a relevant Masters or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of ecology, or marine and environmental science. Experience of working in remote locations, undertaking boat based fieldwork/research (e.g., observer fisheries catch surveys) and/or processing and analysing eDNA samples would be highly valued.

If English is not your first language you will need to meet the required level as per our guidance at https://www.exeter.ac.uk/pg-research/apply/english/.

How to apply

In the application process you will be asked to upload several documents.

  • CV
  • Letter of application (outlining your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake the project).
  • Transcript(s) giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained (this should be an interim transcript if you are still studying).
  • Names of two referees familiar with your academic work. You are not required to obtain references yourself. We will request references directly from your referees if you are shortlisted.
  • If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country you will need to submit evidence of your proficiency in English.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 12th April 2024. Interviews will be held virtually / on the University of Exeter Penryn Campus in the week commencing 29th April 2024

If you have any general enquiries about the application process please email pgrenquiries@exeter.ac.uk or phone 0300 555 60 60 (UK callers) +44 (0) 1392 723044 (EU/International callers). Project-specific queries should be directed to the main supervisor.

Summary

Application deadline: 12th April 2024
Value: For eligible students the studentship will cover Home or International tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £19,237 for 3.5 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study.
Duration of award: per year
Contact: PGR Admissions Team pgrapplicants@exeter.ac.uk

New Page: Living on Tristan da Cunha

Tristan da Cunha is a small island with limited resources. Immigration is necessarily tightly controlled, and there are few expatriate job opportunities.
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Past Job Vacancies

Previous advertisements

Advertisements have appeared for the posts of:

  • Chief Financial Accountant,
  • Commercial Officer,
  • Tristan da Cunha Government UK Representative,
  • Assistant to the Tristan Government UK Representative,
  • Manager of Tristan House in Cape Town,
  • Education Adviser,
  • Senior Teacher/Teacher Trainer,
  • Director of Public Works Department,
  • Director of Medical Services
  • Priest

We have also advertised RSPB jobs for various posts in conservation.

Other job adverts have included Executive Director of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association