Job title : Keeper (Pachyderms) Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : January 12, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries JOB PURPOSE: Manage animal husbandry and welfare for allocated section and strive towards conservation of the species; maintain the quality of exhibit/ enclosure and maintenance thereof.
Conduct accurate observation and record keeping of the animals and ensure hygiene standards of the section are upheld.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Assist in the development and implementation of the collection plan, animal acquisition and disposition of animals including participation in breeding programs Identify surplus animals within subsection that may be moved to Conservation and Protected Areas Implement and adhere to collection management policies, processes and procedures Develop and update animal husbandry manual Assist in subsection planning; manage and maintain according to JCPZ standards and regulations Ensure effective control of assets and costs within subsection Direct and implement exhibition/ enclosure renovation Initiate procurement process of material and/or equipment necessary for the maintenance of the enclosure Supervise team in the daily care of animals Care for and train animals within subsection Verify food is prepared as per diet sheet and animals fed accordingly Assist with nutritional evaluation of the animals diets; ensure that animals are content and healthy Perform hand rearing of new-born animals Perform night duties and irregular shifts when required Identify and report any abnormal behaviour of incidents to Curator and Veterinarian Identify and collect suitable browse for the species of animal Assist in the application of animal treatments under the instruction of the Veterinarian/ Nurses Collect faecal samples and administer of medication Assist with any emergencies within capacity Perform capture operations and transportation of animals Handle animals and assist in restraining/ controlling problem animals Ensure pest control in conjunction with Curator and the pest control officer Operate and maintain life support system or water bodies Aid in developing and implement policies and procedures governing the maintenance of enclosures Carry out water tests to maintain optimal water quality Ensure signage for enclosure is kept clean, neat and relevant Monitor electric fences; prevent and react to possible holes to prevent animal escape Ensure enclosures are safe, secure and clean Monitor if cages and animals are properly numbered and identified Assist in daily animal census Conduct daily animal observation of general physical condition, signs of illness, disease and discontent, record observations and report any abnormal behaviour or incidents to supervisor immediately Assist with recording of all animal movements (feeding times; food consumed; faecal observation; births/ deaths; behavioural changes/ reproductive behaviours; temperature of enclosure) Ensure all record keeping and reporting procedures are complied with animal husbandry manual; studbook; audits (Inventories, Census, ARKS, asset register); condition, educational value and accuracy of the animals signage; alignment to all regulations in relations to permits to keep or move animals Report on section's special projects; budget expenditure and incidents Assist in the enrichment of animals lives Assist in animal research and education awareness initiatives Activities may include capturing of game and escaped animals; tagging and herding of animals Assist in the transportation process of animals Ensure compliance with provincial, governmental and international laws concerning the keeping, transporting and relocating animals Work within World Association of Zoos & Aquaria (WAZA); Pan-African Association of Zoos and Aquaria (PAAZA) and Animal Keepers Association Africa (AKAA) guidelines Execute supervisory responsibilities and optimise individual and team performance Participate and manage own performance levels Ensure regular one-on-one meetings to discuss progress of areas of accountability Attend agreed courses/ programmes as per the role Respond politely to public enquiries and refer to Manager if necessary Implement and monitor JCPZ safety, health, environmental and security policies and procedures Ensure Department adheres to JCPZ SHEQ policies and procedures Implement identified risk mitigation measures within training sessions.
Zoo operates throughout the year and employees will be expected to work over the weekends. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Diploma/ Degree in Nature Conservation or relevant NQF level 6 qualification Training in the handling and usage of guns (gun licence preferred) Course on disease identification and monitoring Minimum 3 years in animal husbandry or related conservation field Experience in animal training and animal recording on ISIS.
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