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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, a 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 National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is looking a well-qualified,
experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic and motivated person to be appointed
as:
Animal Attendant: Marine Mammals and Birds
Animal Collections and Conservation Department
The successful applicant will be expected to perform the following duties:
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Conduct animal conditioning & training
Conduct daily inspection, monitor animal behaviour and
documentation
Conduct seal and penguin presentations for visiting public
Enclosure management, including cleaning and camp decorating
Environmental enrichment
Feeding of seals and penguins
Assist with research projects
Assist as and when instructed by the supervisor
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Minimum Requirements
 Grade 12 certificate
 Valid driver’s license
 Ability to swim well
 Six months related work experience
Additional preferred requirements
 Qualification or partly completed qualification in Nature Conservation /
Zoology / Wildlife Management
 A Class VI, V or IV commercial dive qualification.
 Experience in training of seals and presentation of seal shows.
Competencies
 Passion for animals
 Knowledge of animal management
 Good interpersonal and public communication skills.
 Ability to work under pressure
 Ability to work in a team and independently
 Must be physically fit.
Successful applicants must be prepared to undergo testing for allergies and also
vaccinations for tetanus, rabies and other needed vaccinations. A positive test does
not preclude employment at the NZG. If the successful candidate does not have a
commercial dive qualification, they will have to pass a basic swim test in order to be
eligible for the position.
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Enquiries can be directed to Tracy Rehse / Human Resource at 012 339 2700.
For more information kindly log on to: www.nzg.ac.za
Applications should be forwarded to: nzg.recruitment @nzg.ac.za
Or Hand Delivered to 232 Corner Paul Kruger & Boom Street, Pretoria.
Postal Address:
To: HR Practitioner (Talent Management)
PO Box 754
Pretoria
0001
The closing date for this vacancy is 27 March 2015
The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is committed to employment equity
and redress. The NZG reserves the right not to fill this position.