JOHANNESBURG CITY PARKS AND ZOO Johannesburg City Parks believes its success as a company is measured by the value of the programmes it delivers for the safety, well being and development of its employees. The values espoused in the company vision are translated into all employee programmes, making them a living testimony to the company's values and ensuring that employees see City Parks as an employer of choice. City Parks' recruitment policy is aimed at ensuring that it acquires and retain relevant skills for its business at all times. Business strategies are constantly reviewed to ensure its recruitment addresses the changing needs of the company.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (X1 PERMANENT) (SALARY: R535,425.07 - R661,172.55) JOB PURPOSE: To ensure that the configuration, implementation and maintenance of various systems, technologies and infrastructure managed by the ICT department contribute to the quality and efficiency of the JCPZ information systems. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Systems Administration: Lead the design, implementation, installation, configuration, maintenance, repair, optimization, and performance monitoring of the JCPZ servers, systems, and related ICT infrastructure devices and connections • Manage virtual and physical servers with Windows Server 2012 R2 – Windows Server 2022 operating systems • Manage and maintain the Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365, including a hybrid setup of Outlook 365 and on-premises Exchange • Have familiarity with MS SQL server, windows clustering, domain controller setup, and group policy administration • Manage and maintain end-user accounts, permissions, access rights, and server storage allocations in accordance with JCPZ policies, procedures, and industry best practices guidelines. Systems Maintenance: Perform system and data backups and routine test restores as well as participation in the disaster recovery planning and testing • Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware upgrades, patches, and reconfigurations in accordance with the JCPZ change management policies and procedures • Liaises with external service providers to ensure the maintenance of systems and networks across the organisation. ICT Advisory: Performs periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning • Evaluates, tests, and recommends appropriate technology for JCPZ • Makes recommendations for new computer equipment • Assists with the procurement of hardware and Netware • Assist with software license renewals, and vendors performance management. ICT Asset Management: Keep an updated register of all JCPZ ICT hardware, including servers, storage, security, computing, printing, telephony, and network hardware • Liaises with finance to ensure stocktakes are performed on all ICT infrastructure • Reports hardware losses • Ensures that any ICT equipment are configured properly before being installed in the environment or issued to users • Ensures that ICT equipment repairs are conducted timeously. Technical Support: Performs on-site and remote technical support• Provides server, network and systems support to all JCPZ ICT systems • Transfers applicable skills to the support team and end users • Troubleshoots problems reported by users • Develop and maintain systems configuration management documentation about current environment setup, standard operating procedures, and applicable best practices • Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and correct hardware and software issues on servers, and workstations • Escalate incidents as necessary • Develop required reports in response to business user and management needs. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma or Degree in IT or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification • MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) or MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) • 3 to 5 years relevant technical experience within ICT. COMPETENCIES: Management of IT data networks and systems • Capabilities to perform basic ICT hardware and software repairs • Information security maintenance and management • Management of Microsoft software and Dynamics• Knowledge of hardware, software, operating systems and data networks • Knowledge of network data security • Up-to-date understanding of technology and the Data Protection Act • Training and transfer of ICT knowledge • Data Analysis and judgement • Report writing and presentation skills • Planning and Organisation • JCPZ policy and procedure framework • JCPZ mandate, strategy and stakeholder analysis • Alignment with JCPZ values • Integrity and honesty • Interpersonal skills • Results orientation • Resilience • Creativity and Innovation • Task management. Workplace: Head Office • Contact Person: Abongwe Mini •Tel: 011 712 6601 Email CVs to: talentmanagement@jhbcityparks.com • Reference: SA02052023 • Closing Date: 16 May 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 AQUARIST KEEPER (X1 PERMANENT) • (R405,068.93 - 493,378.80) JOB PURPOSE: To manage animal husbandry and welfare for the allocated section and strives towards the conservation of the species. Maintain the quality of the exhibit/ enclosure; and maintenance thereof. Conduct accurate observation and record keeping of the animals; ensure hygiene standards are upheld. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Plan and Manage Sub-Section: Assist in the development and implementation of the collection plan, animal acquisition and disposition • Participate in breeding programs • Identify surplus animals and implement/ adhere to collection management guidelines • Develop animal husbandry manual and updates • Assist in planning, managing and maintaining the sub-section according to applicable standards and regulations • Ensure effective control of assets and costs • Direct and implement exhibition/ enclosure renovation; initiates the procurement process thereof. Animal Husbandry: Supervise team in the caring and training of animals; food preparation as per the diet sheet and feeding; nutritional evaluation; animal health; animal treatments; medication administering; faecal sample collections; animal capturing and transportation; pest control; hand rearing of new-born animals; identify and report any abnormal behaviour of incidents to Curator and Veterinarian including emergencies • Operate and maintain life support system or water bodies. Maintenance of Enclosures: Aids in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the maintenance of enclosures • Ensure that enclosures are safe, secure, clean and have optimal water quality; relevant signage; electric fences in good working condition including proper numbering of cages. Animal Observation and Record Keeping: Conduct animal census and record observations of the animal’s general physical condition, signs of illness, disease and discontent, abnormal behaviour or incidents • Ensures alignment and compliance on all record keeping and reporting procedures. Enrichment of Animal Lives: Assist to plan and implement behavioural enrichment for the animals according to international standards • Direct and participate in the construction of enrichment structures, platforms and jungle gyms. Animal Research and Education Awareness Initiatives: Participate in the development of conservation and other research projects including educational/ commercial/ promotional activities; data/ sample collection and media releases. Conservation and Protected Areas: 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise time and attendance of staff; grievances; budget and expenditure. 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: Implement and monitor JCPZ safety, health, environmental and security policies and procedures • Implement identified risk mitigation measures. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Diploma in Zoology or Marine Biology or relevant • Commercial Diving Certificate • Minimum 3 years’ experience working with aquatic exhibits or as an Aquarist • Valid Driver’s licence. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of animal husbandry and enrichment • Swimming and diving • SHEQ Standards • Legal knowledge • Record keeping • Report writing • Planning and organising • Knowledge of internal and external environment • Communication skills • Computer literacy • JCPZ policy and procedure framework • Alignment with JCPZ values • Integrity and honesty • Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork. Workplace: Johannesburg Zoo • Contact Person: Abongwe Mini Tel: 011 712 6601 • Email CVs to: talentmanagement@jhbcityparks.com Reference: AK20042023 • Closing Date: 13 May 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 REPTILE KEEPER (X1 PERMANENT) • (R405,068.93 - 493,378.80) JOB PURPOSE: To manage animal husbandry and welfare for the allocated section and strives towards the conservation of the species. Maintain the quality of the exhibit/ enclosure; and maintenance thereof. Conduct accurate observation and record keeping of the animals; ensure hygiene standards are upheld. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Plan and Manage Sub-Section: Assist in the development and implementation of the collection plan, animal acquisition and disposition • Participate in breeding programs • Identify surplus animals and implement/ adhere to collection management guidelines • Develop animal husbandry manual and updates • Assist in planning, managing and maintaining the sub-section according to applicable standards and regulations • Ensure effective control of assets and costs • Direct and implement exhibition/ enclosure renovation; initiates the procurement process thereof. Animal Husbandry: Supervise team in the caring and training of animals; food preparation as per the diet sheet and feeding; nutritional evaluation; animal health; animal treatments; medication administering; faecal sample collections; animal capturing and transportation; pest control; hand rearing of new-born animals; identify and report any abnormal behaviour of incidents to Curator and Veterinarian including emergencies • Operate and maintain life support system or water bodies. Maintenance of Enclosures: Aids in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the maintenance of enclosures • Ensure that enclosures are safe, secure, clean and have optimal water quality; relevant signage; electric fences in good working condition including proper numbering of cages. Animal Observation and Record Keeping: Conduct animal census and record observations of the animal’s general physical condition, signs of illness, disease and discontent, abnormal behaviour or incidents • Ensures alignment and compliance on all record keeping and reporting procedures. Enrichment of Animal Lives: Assist to plan and implement behavioural enrichment for the animals according to international standards • Direct and participate in the construction of enrichment structures, platforms and jungle gyms. Animal Research and Education Awareness Initiatives: Participate in the development of conservation and other research projects including educational/ commercial/ promotional activities; data/ sample collection and media releases. Conservation and Protected Areas: 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise time and attendance of staff; grievances; budget and expenditure. 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: Implement and monitor JCPZ safety, health, environmental and security policies and procedures • Implement identified risk mitigation measures. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Diploma in Nature Conservation or relevant • Snake Handling Certificate • Minimum 3 years’ experience in animal husbandry or related conservation field • Training in the handling and usage of guns and disease identification is desirable • Experience in animal training and recording on ISIS is desirable. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of animal husbandry and enrichment • SHEQ Standards • Legal knowledge • Record keeping • Report writing • Planning and organising • Research • Physical fitness • Communication skills • Computer literacy • JCPZ policy and procedure framework • Alignment with JCPZ values • Integrity and honesty • Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork. Workplace: Johannesburg Zoo • Contact Person: Abongwe Mini Tel: 011 712 6601 • Email CVs to: talentmanagement@jhbcityparks.com Reference: RK20042023 • Closing Date: 13 May 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 VETERINARY NURSE (X1 PERMANENT) • (R368,157.57 - R448,433.01) JOB PURPOSE: To maintain a high standard of veterinary nursing care and preventative medicine. Performs maintenance and ensures cleanliness of all facilities and equipment. Ensures compliance to regulations within hospital operations. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Animal Medical Care and Welfare: Perform support duties of animals in medical and surgical care; Conservation and Protected Areas in conjunction with the Veterinarian and/or Head Nurse at the Zoo. These include animal observation, recording and reporting thereof; assist with any emergencies. Efficient Hospital Operations: Perform supervision and maintenance of the clinic and wards; animal husbandry of hospital patients; incineration and carcass disposal process • Implement and ensure ongoing adherence to safe, correct and ethical animal handling practices including pest control • Ensure that the staff is able to recognize abnormal behaviour. Animal Treatments within the Quarantine Facility: Assist with quarantine import and export consignments and processes; testing procedures; prevention of spread of disease and regulatory compliance. Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the hospital • Conduct maintenance of diagnostic imaging; post-mortem facility; treatment room; surgical theatre; capture boxes and equipment. Record Keeping: Assist with recording and inputting of veterinary records including treatment, dispensing of medication, post-mortem and clinical pathology to international standards • Assist with ordering equipment, medicine and stock take thereof • Ensure effective hospital cost control. Animal Research and Education Awareness Initiatives: Participate in the development of conservation and other research projects including educational/ commercial/ promotional activities; data/ sample collection and media releases. Conservation and Protected Areas: 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: Assist with the supervision, management and training of hospital support staff and veterinary students. Maintain Own Productivity: Actively participate and manage own performance levels including professional development with advances in zoological medicine and wildlife health knowledge and practice SHEQ, Security Monitoring and Risk: Implement and monitor JCPZ safety, health, environmental and security policies and procedures • Implement identified risk mitigation measures. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Curing Animals • Registered Nurse with South African Veterinary Council • Minimum 2 years’ experience in Veterinary Nursing • Demonstrated experience in handling exotic animals. COMPETENCIES: Veterinary best practices • SHEQ Standards • Record keeping • Report writing • Planning and organising • Research • Networking • Communication skills • Computer literacy • JCPZ policy and procedure framework • Alignment with JCPZ values • Integrity and honesty • Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork. Workplace: JCPZ Free State Farm (Parys) • Contact Person: Abongwe Mini • Tel: 011 712 6601 • Email CVs to: talentmanagement@jhbcityparks.com • Reference: VN20042023 • Closing Date: 13 May 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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