Boma Assistant (x3) needed at South African National Parks

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in the wildlife capture industry / care of wildlife in holding facilities.
• Possession of a Grade 12 certificate.
• Possession of a National Diploma: Nature Conservation / Wildlife Management or equivalent would be an added advantage.
• Possess job-related knowledge of wildlife industry standard operating procedures and animal welfare requirements.
• Be willing to work flexible hours e.g. weekends & after hours when required.
• Must have a basic understanding of the principles of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Must be in good physical health.
• Experience with maintenance tasks (brickwork, plastering, welding, carpentry or plumbing) would be an advantage.
• Experience as a brush-cutter and chainsaw operator, and experience with driving tractors would be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Code B or C1 drivers’ licence would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide fodder and water to wildlife in the holding facility, timeously according to agreed nutritional requirements.
• Maintain facility hygiene and remove and dispose of animal waste and spoiled fodder from the holding facility.
• Monitor and report on any perceived concerns pertaining to the welfare of wildlife held in the boma facility or the fodder stock.
• Assist in handling of wildlife during the implementation of wildlife sales/translocation projects or research projects implemented by the department.
• Assist with offloading and storage of fodder stock deliveries (sourced internally and externally).
• Assist in general Boma operations.
• Maintain the cleanliness of buildings, stores and other structures.
• Perform maintenance tasks at the facilities managed by the department, including clearing of excess vegetation, fence maintenance, application of approved herbicides, repairs to boma structures etc.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Maintain a general checklist of animals in captivity as part of the monitoring requirement by the job function.
• Adhere to OHS standard operating procedures.