JOBURG ZOO
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERT ANIMAL ATTENDANT: PACHYDERMS AND BIRDS SECTION (X2 PERMANENT) • (R13,393.47 - R18,080.32 CTC P/M) JOB PURPOSE: To participate and perform duties associated with animal husbandry i.e. daily care of animals (feeding, removal of waste, etc.); the maintenance of enclosures and conducts behaviour observations. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Animal Care: Adhere to all animal care procedures as per animal husbandry manual • Assist in the loading/ off-loading of animal feed from kitchen and truck • Verify that food is prepared as per the diet sheet • Feed animals and remove left over food accordingly • Assist Keepers in ensuring that the animal within the allocated section is content and healthy • Handle animals and assist in restraining/ controlling problem animals as directed by Superior • Assist in the application of animal treatments to ward off pests (e.g. flies) under the instruction of the Veterinarian/ Nurses • Assist Veterinarians/ Nurses and other personnel with the administration of medications or with restraint • Assist in hand rearing of new-born animals and animal training, including performing night duties when required • Monitor the temperature of the temperature controlled enclosures • Provide suitable browse for animals as identified by the section Curator/ Keeper • Ensure cages and animals are properly numbered and identified • Capacitated to act in the absence of a Keeper. Maintenance of Enclosures: Adhere to all animal care maintenance procedures • Clean and disinfect all areas of the enclosure (e.g. night-room, blankets, food, water bowls, windows of the enclosure etc.) using animal friendly products • Perform required cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and tools • Monitor electric fences ensuring that they are in good working condition • Monitor, prevent and escalate holes or gaps in the fences to prevent animal escape • Ensure that enclosures are safe, secure and clean. Animal Observation and Record Keeping: Adhere to collection management policies, processes and procedures • Assist with daily animal census • Conduct daily animal observation with respect to general physical condition, signs of illness, disease and discontent, abnormal behaviour or incidents and report thereof • Assist with recording of all animal movements i.e. feeding times, food consumed, faecal observation, births/ deaths, behavioural changes (including reproductive behaviours), temperature of enclosure • Provide input into animal husbandry manual as required. Enrichment of Animal Lives: Provide enrichment for the animals within the allocated section as per international standards as directed • Participate in the construction of enrichment structures, platforms and jungle gyms • May provide food to animal in a manner that caters to sensory enrichment needs. Animal Awareness, Conservation and Protected Areas: Participate in Peer education/ Zoo environmental awareness/ education programmes including conferences of specific categories relating to Johannesburg Zoo animals • Participate in and share observation data for research and conservation projects • Assist with capturing of game and escaped animals; tagging and herding of animals including the transportation process. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance to related laws/ regulations concerning the welfare, transporting and relocating animals • Work within World Association of Zoos & Aquaria (WAZA) and Pan African Association of Zoos and Aquaria (PAAZA) guidelines. Optimises individual and team performance: Actively participates and manages own performance levels • Ensure attendance to training and regular one-on-one meetings with Supervisor to discuss progress. SHEQ, Security Monitoring and Risk: Provide inputs for the development/ review of SOPs for the Department • Implement and monitor JCPZ safety, health, environmental and security policies and procedures • Implement identified risk mitigation measures. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF level 4) • Course on Animal Care, Management or related field • Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in animal care or related zoo experience. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of animal husbandry and enrichment • Physical Fitness • Problem Solving • Communication skills • Planning and Organising • Record Keeping • SHEQ Standards • JCPZ policy and procedure framework • Alignment with JCPZ values • Results driven • Interpersonal Skills • Teamwork • Resilience. Workplace: Johannesburg Zoo • Contact Person: Abongwe Mini Tel: 011 712 6601 • Email CVs to: talentmanagement@jhbcityparks.com Reference: AA12052023 • Closing Date: 02 June 2023 “Quote the reference number on the subject; failure to adhere to the given instruction will result in disqualifying your application” Note: Johannesburg Parks and Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. If you do not receive a response from us within 21 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERT CEMETERY WORKERS (X22 PERMANENT) • (R13,393.47 - R18,080.32 CTC P/M) JOB PURPOSE: To perform all operational duties that contribute to the effective and efficient running of the Cemetery and the performing of its respective services, as directed by the Supervisor. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Preparation and Maintenance of Cemetery Grounds: Correctly mark out graves and carry out digging and filling of graves as per specifications and as required • Monitor graves digging and ensure compliance with standard and specifications • Locate graves for re-opening as and when required • Carry out loading and off-loading of tools, equipment and machinery including storage as per the departmental standards • Inspect graves and report any irregular activity • Seasonal preparation and planting of all areas as per Supervisor’s instructions • Perform ground maintenance (collecting litter, weeding, pruning, watering, fertilizing and grass cutting) • Perform pest control using appropriate equipment • Cleaning of buildings, toilets, vehicles, equipment and worksites • Report maintenance/ repair requirements of tools, equipment and machinery • Assist in level testing • Ensure adherence to all safety rules and regulations • Report and identified safety risks to Supervisor. Funeral Coordination and assistance of bereaved: Assist the public with the identification of graves • Identify and allocate graves and ensure that burials are done in allocated graves • Assist Funeral Undertakers and families with the identification of gravesites and preparing for internments • Usher Undertakers to the graves booked when burials take place and issue grave pegs with numbers • Check graves following burials to ensure that the correct burial has taken place according to the bookings and make the necessary corrections where changes have occurred • Direct stonemasons to the correct graves for tombstone erections • Check that all tombstone erections comply with standards and specifications • Ensure that stonemasons clean up the area after work has been completed. Optimises Individual Performance: Actively participates and manages own performance levels • Ensure attendance to training and regular one-on-one meetings with Supervisor to discuss progress. SHEQ, Security Monitoring and Risk: Provide inputs for the development/ review of SOPs for the Cemeteries Department • Implement and monitor JCPZ safety, health, environmental and security policies and procedures • Implement identified risk mitigation measures • Respond to public enquiries and refer to Supervisor. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF level 4) • Hands on experience with relevant tools and equipment is preferred • Experience with grounds-keeping is an advantage. COMPETENCIES: Proficiency in English • Communication skills • Physical Fitness • JCPZ policy and procedure framework • Alignment with JCPZ values • Integrity and honesty • Interpersonal Skills • Service orientation • Self driven • Resilience. Workplace: JCPZ Cemeteries/Crematoria. Abongwe Mini Tel: 011 712 6601 Email CVs to: talentmanagement@jhbcityparks.com Reference: CW12052023 • Closing Date: 02 June 2023 “Quote the reference number on the subject; failure to adhere to the given instruction will result in disqualifying your application” Note: Johannesburg Parks and Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. If you do not receive a response from us within 21 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERT HEAD GARDENERS (X2 PERMANENT) • (R16,427.68 - R22,176.32 CTC P/M) JOB PURPOSE: To oversee, control and assign the day-to-day activities of the Cemetery Workers assigned and ensuring the effective development and maintenance of all designated areas within the cemeteries. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Coordination of Cemetery Activities: Provide direction, set priorities and follows-up on Cemetery Worker activities • Delegate daily work to Cemetery Workers • Conduct site and equipment inspections • Manage the equipment stock and escalate repairs/ maintenance requests • Implement, educate on and supervise safety standards, procedures and practices • Assist in required administrative duties and report writing • Delegate and dispatch vehicles and maintenance teams in respect of daily work schedules • Perform driver duties as required • Attend to customer queries • Assist in cemetery activities as and when required • Develop effective communication strategies with relevant stakeholders and staff members • Monitor monthly expenditure and provide reports thereof • Collate and submit information as and when required. Supervisory Responsibilities: Detect and report fraudulent transactions • Monitor all HR related stats on a daily basis (absenteeism, sick leave, time and attendance, overtime, misconduct, lost time and injury rate) • Supervise the performance, grievance and disciplinary issues of staff, escalating to Managers where necessary • Coordinate with administration to plan staff training • Respond to public enquires and escalate accordingly. Optimises Individual and Team Performance: Performance Management • Actively participates and manages own performance levels • Mentor and support the learning and development of team members • Contribute to team effectiveness and team cohesion. SHEQ, Security Monitoring and Risk: Provide inputs for the development/ review of SOPs for the Cemeteries Department • Implement and monitor JCPZ safety, health, environmental and security policies and procedures • Implement identified risk mitigation measures. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF level 4) • Valid Driver’s Licence • 5 years’ experience in grounds-keeping role or similar • Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role is an advantage. COMPETENCIES: Planning and organising • Communication skills • Problem solving skills • Decisiveness • Leadership • Conflict resolution • Customer service • Knowledge and application of SHEQ standards and requirements • JCPZ policy and procedure framework • Alignment with JCPZ values • Integrity and honesty • Interpersonal Skills • Service orientation • Results driven • Resilience. Workplace: JCPZ Cemeteries/Crematoria. Abongwe Mini Tel: 011 712 6601 Email CVs to: talentmanagement@jhbcityparks.com Reference: HG12052023 • Closing Date: 02 June 2023 “Quote the reference number on the subject; failure to adhere to the given instruction will result in disqualifying your application” Note: Johannesburg Parks and Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. If you do not receive a response from us within 21 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERT BOOKING OFFICER (X1 PERMANENT) • (R11,458.24 - R15,467.89 CTC P/M) JOB PURPOSE: To provide Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo clients with assistance in relation to burial services including grave digging, memorial and tombstone erection and crematory services. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Assist Clients with Burial Services: Take calls from the General Public and Undertakers; as well as receive and assist clients at JCPZ cemeteries for booking of cemetery products/ services (e.g. graves, tombstones) • Provide reference numbers to the Public/ Undertakers • Liaise with Financial Administration Clerks regarding payment and authorisation for products/ services • Assist customers at the cemeteries with complaints or queries • Capture deceased information manually in a Burial Record Book • Advise clients about the burial booking process • Check spreadsheets in relation to booked reopening’s and burials • Ensure that all documents received from the Undertakers are correct (lead document, proof of payment, Affidavit from the Police for reopening’s) • Assist in ushering family to locate grave of their deceased • Ensure all customers are treated in a dignified manner • Assist Depot and Zone Managers with cemetery bookings queries • Assist Undertakers with queries • Provide information to Cemeteries Area Manager for reporting purposes. Optimises Individual Performance: Actively participates and manages own performance levels • Ensure attendance to regular one-on-one meetings with Supervisor to discuss progress. SHEQ, Security Monitoring and Risk: Provide inputs for the development/ review of SOPs for the Cemeteries Department • Implement and monitor JCPZ safety, health, environmental and security policies and procedures • Implement identified risk mitigation measures • Respond to public enquiries and refer to Supervisor. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF level 4) • Certificate in Administration • Minimum 1 – 2 years’ experience in an administrative role. COMPETENCIES: Proficiency in English • Communication skills • Administrative skills • Accuracy • City Cemetery bylaws • JCPZ policy and procedure framework • Alignment with JCPZ values • Integrity and honesty • Interpersonal Skills • Service orientation • Results orientation • Resilience. Workplace: JCPZ Cemeteries/Crematoria. Abongwe Mini Tel: 011 712 6601 Email CVs to: talentmanagement@jhbcityparks.com Reference: BO12052023 • Closing Date: 02 June 2023 “Quote the reference number on the subject; failure to adhere to the given instruction will result in disqualifying your application” Note: Johannesburg Parks and Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. If you do not receive a response from us within 21 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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