The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (NZG) is a rapidly transforming
facility reporting to the National Research Foundation (NRF). It has an impressive
animal collection, on 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 opportunities are in the process of being filled:
The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is offering opportunities for
students to complete the Work-Integrated-Learning / Experiential Training
component of their tertiary qualification. Please note that the NZG is offering
only to mentor students and provide them with the opportunity of completing
their tertiary qualifications. The NZG does not offer any form of remuneration
or other support (financial or otherwise) to these students. These opportunities
will be available from 5 January 2015.
Work-Integrated-Learning / Experiential Training Opportunities
1. National Diploma: Nature Conservation & Game Ranch Management
 14 opportunities are available in the NZG’s conservation department based at
the National Zoo in Pretoria (ex situ environment).
 2 opportunities are available in the NZG’s conservation department based at
Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre (ex situ and in situ environment).
Key Requirements and Competencies:
 Candidates must be registered at a recognised higher education institution for the
Work-Integrated-Learning / Experiential Training component of a registered
tertiary qualification as stated above
 Good academic record
 Hard working
 Good interpersonal skills
 Good communication skills
 Innovative thinking
 Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
 Computer literacy
 Flexible to different work demands
Enquiries may be directed to: Human Resource at 012 339 2700 or
Ms Tracy Rehse at 012 339 2700
Interested candidates are requested to send applications (with a cover letter,
full CV, qualifications and a full academic transcript showing all marks) to be
forwarded to the addresses below. Short-listed candidates who are invited for
the interview will be expected to demonstrate proof of the above Key
Competencies and Minimum Requirements.
For more information kindly log on to: www.nzg.ac.za
Applications should be submitted in the following manner:
Hand submissions:
HR PRACTITIONER
232 Boom Street
PRETORIA
0001
Or
P. O Box 754
Pretoria
0001
Email submissions:
Email: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 21 November 2014, 16h30
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The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is committed to employment equity
and redress. The NZG reserves the right not to fill these opportunities.