What are Fauna And Flora?
Wildflowers (including the protea, South Africa’s national flower) grow in great profusion throughout the Cape region. Aardvark, jackals, lions, elephants, wild buffalo, hippopotami, and various kinds of antelope are still found in some parts of the country.
Fauna And Flora South Africa Contact Details
Johannesburg – General queries:
Heidy Potgieter: heidy.potgieter@gauteng.gov.za
TOPS queries:
Victoria Magabe: Victoria.talakasi@gauteng.gov.za
CITES queries:
Maltie Gopal: maltie.gopal@gauteng.gov.za
patience.mthembu@gauteng.gov.za
How much do nature conservationists earn?
An entry-level conservationist (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R120,631. On the other end, a senior-level conservationist (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R182,760.
How do I report an environmental crime in South Africa?
The department encourages the general public to take responsibility for the protection of the environment, in that there has been an environmental crimes and incident hotline established for members of the public to use to report environmental crimes and incidents happening around their areas – 0800 205 005.
How do I report environmental abuse and violations in South Africa?
Services available
- Share call to assist the public with environment queries, call: 086 111 2468.
- Hotline for tip-offs anonymous on workplace dishonesty and violation of these commitments call 0800 701 701.
- Hotline for tip-offs on contraventions of environmental legislation, call 0800 205 005.
What is a Nature Conservation salary in South Africa?
R4,428 (ZAR)/yr
The average wildlife conservationist’s gross salary in South Africa is R309,628 or an equivalent hourly rate of R149. In addition, they earn an average bonus of R4,428.