General Curator in
Wildlife Sanctuary
Jukani Wildlife
Sanctuary, part of the SAASA group of Animal Sanctuaries, is based in
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape. www.saasa.org.za,
www.jukani.co.za.
SAASA has a vacancy
for an exceptional Curator with experience of working with a variety of exotic
and African animals, with the main focus being apex predators. The sanctuary
accommodates mostly big cats such as lions, leopards, tigers, jaguars and cheetah
but also is home to smaller mammals such as caracal, jackal, hyena, honey
badger, zebra, raccoons and others.
Expectations for the
position:
To ensure effective
quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and
responsibilities attached to this post.
The candidate will
be responsible for:
- supervising and
training their own staff of keepers as
well as scheduling work,
-ensuring safe work
practices,
-providing animal
care,
-monitoring animal
health,
- keeping of
accurate records,
- maintaining
cleanliness of animal areas, as well as enrichment and maintenance.
Normal duties will
include day to day husbandry, daily log reports regarding the animals, routine
maintenance of physical areas and enclosures, liaising with vet regarding
animal welfare protocols procedures and medication distribution to animals
,assisting with the preparation of approved diets and carrying out the correct
feeding procedures.
Candidate must be
able to maintain the area in compliance with SAASA and Cape Nature regulations
and standards. This position requires interaction with Sanctuary visitors
(public), maintenance and management staff. Curator staff are required to work
weekends and holidays as the animal care schedule necessitates. Candidate must
have a valid driver license
Experience Required
Candidates with big
cat experience is a pre-requisite.
(Please list specific species experience. ) Candidate must have excellent team working
skills and be able to communicate with co-workers and supervisors
effectively. Candidate should have a
minimum of a 3 year college degree or equivalent diploma in a related field and
at least 2 years of animal care experience in a reputable Zoo / similar
facility. The candidate must be able to
lift, bend and twist 50 lbs, and also must be able to work in all types of
weather.
Work Hours:
Work week consists
of five eight hour work days per week, with two days off.
Annual leave of 21
consecutive days per annum
Further Comments
Accommodation is not
included in package, candidate to find suitable accommodation in near vicinity
of sanctuary.
Monthly salary:
Negotiable
Plus Performance
based annual bonus
Closing date for
applications: 31 October 2016
Forward updated CV
and cover letter to:
Lee Dekker – Group
General Manager
lee@birdsofeden.co.za
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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