Zoo Assistant Post Available

Details

Closing Date
2024/08/16
Reference Number
ETH240801-9
Job Number 44007530
Job Title Zoo Assistant
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T05
Division Umngeni River Bird Park And Mitchell Park Zoo
Department Parks Leisure And Cemeteries
Branch Natural Resources And Special Services
Vacancy Group PARKS RECREATION AND CULTURE
Reporting To Supervisor (Animal Care)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R146 215.17 – R189 803.35pa
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
Contact Telephone 0313114102

Exceptional Requirements

It is necessary to work with dogs and cats.
Needed to perform work regardless of the weather conditions.
You might be required to put in extra hours.
Could be required to perform duties similar to those of posts in the surrounding area.

Purpose of the Job

In order to perform Zoo Assistant duties in a manner that is both efficient and effective within the Mitchell Park Zoo.

Principal Areas of Responsibility

Ensures that all of the necessary tools, materials, and equipment are gathered in preparation for the day’s work.
Provides care and feeding for livestock, as well as cleaning of enclosures, in accordance with the instructions given.
Performs a variety of zoological functions in general.
During the breeding season, we provide the necessary nesting boxes as well as the material and platforms that are required for breeding programs.

Helps with the process of capturing animals and facilitating their relocation.
Assists in the preparation of travel boxes for the relocated animals.
The Conservator provides instructions for minor surgical procedures such as pinioning and wing clipping, and the assistant assists with these procedures.
Assists in the execution of post mortem examinations that are performed in the premises.

Performs routine maintenance tasks such as repairing meshing fencing, clearing blockages, ensuring that pump intakes are free of obstructions to enclosures, and other similar tasks.
Assistance is provided in the process of redecorating and altering enclosures.
Provides assistance to members of the general public who have less significant concerns or questions regarding the zoo.

Competencies and Abilities

Handling one’s work.
Organizing and working on plans.
Skills that are specific to the infrastructure.
Securing the workplace.
Delivery of services as the primary focus.
The ability to bounce back.
Responsibility and moral behavior are essential.
Find solutions to problems.
With an emphasis on learning.

Requirements

Matric (National Qualifications Framework Level 4) or its equivalent.
Three months of experience working with animals in a zoo setting that is relevant to the position.

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