General Curator for
Primate and Bird Sanctuary
Monkeyland and Birds
of Eden, part of the SAASA group of Animal Sanctuaries, is based in Plettenberg
Bay, Western Cape. www.saasa.org.za, www.monkeyland.co.za, www.birdsofeden.co.za.
SAASA has a vacancy
for an exceptional General Curator with experience of working with a variety of
exotic animals. Broad taxonomic knowledge on a range of species, managed within
zoological type collections will be essential, with the focus being Avian and
Primates.
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 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. Candidate must be able to maintain the area
in compliance with SAASA and Cape Nature regulations and standards, including
record keeping and husbandry care. 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’s license
Experience Required
Candidates with
primate and avian experience is a pre requisite. (Please list specific species
experience). Candidate must have
excellent team work 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 no
not included in package, candidate to find suitable accommodation in near
vicinity.
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
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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