Specialist Assistant: Boma (Kimberley)

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Code C1 driver’s license with PDP
• Minimum of 1-4 years in the wildlife capture industry/care of wildlife in holding facilities.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Project management/administration experience.
• First aid level 1 will serve as an added advantage
• Experience in operating a chainsaw or brush cutter will serve as 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.
• Harvest and collect natural forage for wildlife consumption in holding facilities.
• Handling of wildlife during the implementation of wildlife sales/translocation projects or research projects implemented by the department across the national parks and partners.
• Monitor storage of fodder stock deliveries (sourced internally and externally).
• Driving the LDVs, trucks, tractors, and vehicle trailers as required.
• Operate specialized equipment (truck-mounted cranes, overhead cranes, etc).
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor, including, but not limited to, assisting with in inter-departmental operations such as wildlife off-takes or other technical tasks as required in support of SANParks’ operations.
• 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 and capture equipment etc.
• Carry out day-to-day administrative duties as required by the job function
• Adhere to OHS and Veterinary standard operating procedures.