Curator – Primates and Australian Animals
The National
Zoological Garden is looking for well-qualified, experienced, hard-working,
enthusiastic and motivated person to be appointed as:
Curator – Primates
and Australian Animals
The National Zoological Garden (NZG) is a
rapidly transforming facility reporting to the South African National
Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). It has an impressive animal collection, one
breeding centre as well as a wildlife research centre. The NZG is well placed
as an education and awareness platform for visitors comprising of educators,
learners, students, special interest groups and the general public. The
following challenging opportunity is in the process of being filled.
The Curator is a
middle management position which contributes to achieving departmental
objectives by planning and evaluating activities for specific group/s of
animals in the zoo’s animal collection, managing staff; and by implementing
departmental and organization strategic plans.
The Curator provides
guidance, leadership and training with regards to the husbandry and welfare
requirements of a specific selection of animals within the animal collection,
including the development and implementation of operational plans for all animals
in their care.
Amongst others, the
successful applicant will be expected to perform the following duties:
• Ensure
that all animals in their section receive high quality care, appropriate
habitat and environmental parameters, appropriate food and feeding regimes, and
appropriate social structure
• Develop
standard operating procedures for their sections and ensure that staff carry
out their responsibilities as outlined in these procedures
• Develop
the goals and operational plans for their section in accordance with the
Departmental Business Plan and Annual Performance Plan
• Improve
and develop husbandry guidelines by keeping up to date with latest developments
in the industry
• Initiate,
plan, implement and supervise section projects
• Attend
to emergencies on the section, during and after hours
• Contribute
to the strategic plans of the NZG and Conservation Department as needed
• Liaise
closely with the Veterinary department on all aspects of animal health and
welfare
• Identify,
plan, approve and coordinate enrichment activities in section
• Identify,
plan, approve and coordinate animal conditioning activities in the section
• Follow
and implement HR policies and procedures through staff management and
development
• Mentor
interns and undergraduate students conducting in service training
• Develop
and conduct specialist training for NZG staff and external stakeholders
• Compile
and manage annual budgets according to financial and supply chain management
processes
• Makes
sure equipment, vehicles and other resources are used in a responsible manner
• Develop,
coordinate and conduct public engagement activities such as celebrations of
local and international awareness days, animal encounters and public awareness
talks and activities
• Liaise
with media when requested by the Marketing department by giving them factual
information needed in a responsible manner
• Conduct
talks for HEI’s on request
• Join
and contribute to specialist groups such as Southern ground hornbill Action
Group, taxon advisory groups, etc.
• Attend
and contribute to seminars and conferences for networking and data
dissemination
• Lead
or participate in Conservation related activities such as African Conservation
Programmes under the auspices of PAAZA
• Develop
links and collaborate with public and private entities. E.g. Working for Water,
Conservation bodies
• Conduct
weekend duty as required
Minimum
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s
Degree or BTech in Zoology, Nature Conservation, Game Ranch Management or
Animal Health)
• 5
year’s ex-situ experience with primates, including Great Apes, 2 years of which
must be at a supervisory level
• Computer
literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email)
• Valid
driver’s license
• Must
have a good understanding of the World Zoo and Aquaria Conservation Strategy
and Animal Welfare Strategies
• Must
have a good understanding of the South African National Standard for Zoo and
Aquarium Practice
• Must
have a good understanding of Health and Safety in the work place
• Good
written and oral communication skills
• Project
management skills
• Report
writing skills
• Operational
strategic planning skills
• Staff
management, development and team building skills
Additional desirable
qualifications:
• Additional
experience with taxa that require specialized care will be an advantage.
• Research
capabilities.
Candidates who
previously applied are encouraged to reapply. Successful applicant must be
prepared to undergo testing for allergies and TB and also vaccinations for
tetanus, rabies and other needed vaccinations. A positive test will not
preclude employment at the NZG.
This position will
seek to provide representivity and address the imbalance of the past.
Interested parties are requested to send applications (with a cover letter,
full CV and certified copies of qualifications) to the email address below.
Short-listed candidates who are invited to an interview will be expected to
demonstrate proof of the above Key competencies and Minimum Requirements.
• Enquiries
can be directed to Mr. Lefa Maremagae, Human Resources at 012 339 2700.
Applications should
be forwarded to:
HR PRACTITIONER:
GENERALIST
Email:
nzg.recruitment@sanbi.org.za
Subject: Curator:
Primates and Australian Animals
CLOSING DATE: 01
November 2019
The National
Zoological Garden, South African National Biodiversity Institute is committed
to employment equity and redress.
The NZG reserves the right not to fill this position. Should you not hear from
us within 30 days from the closing date consider your application as being
unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
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