Work Integrated Learning opportunities

The National Zoological Garden (NZG) is a rapidly transforming facility and is part of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). It has an impressive animal collection, one 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 opportunities are in a process of being filled:

The National Zoological Garden is looking for well-qualified, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic and motivated persons to be appointed as:

The Work Integrated Learning opportunities will be offered to candidates who are registered at a higher education institution for their Work-Integrated-Learning module/s, who are eager to learn more about animal husbandry and tourism. This programme will run for a period of 12 months (January-December). During this time, candidates will receive a stipend, while gaining invaluable knowledge and experience.

Work Integrated Learners: Nature Conservation (x15 Pretoria, x2 Mokopane)

Please indicate which site you are applying for; e.g.:

WIL: Nature Conservation - Pretoria

WIL: Nature Conservation – Mokopane

Post Description:

• The candidate(s) will work in the conservation department with a diverse animal collection under the mentorship of a curator or any other delegated competent personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled for a relevant tertiary qualification in Nature Conservation and having to complete the work-integrated-learning / experiential training module/s.
• Completed theory component with no outstanding subjects.
• UNISA Students – they must be eligible to register for 3 or more WIL (Nature Conservation Application Modules) for the coming year.
• Candidates should provide an official letter from their institution of higher learning indicating that they require experiential learning as part of their studies or to enable them to complete their studies and graduate.

Tourism / Ecotourism Work Integrated Learners (x4 Pretoria)

Subject Line: WIL: Tourism / Ecotourism - Pretoria

Post Description:

• The candidate(s) will work in the field of Tourism assisting NZG staff at our Guest Relations Centre, Customer Service and General Tourism Services. This is only an opportunity to complete the compulsory work-integrated learning / experiential training module.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled for a relevant tertiary qualification in Tourism / Ecotourism and having to complete the work-integrated-learning / experiential training
• Completed theory component with no outstanding subjects.
• Candidates should provide an official letter from the learning institution indicating that they require experiential learning in order to complete their studies or graduate.

Successful applicant must be prepared to undergo testing for allergies and TB and also vaccinations for tetanus, rabies and other needed vaccinations. A positive test will not prevent employment at the NZG.

Interested applicants are requested to send applications (with a cover letter and comprehensive CV) to the address below. Short-listed candidates who are invited to an interview will be expected to demonstrate proof of the above Key Competencies and Minimum Requirements.

Applications should be forwarded to:
HR Practitioner: Generalist
E-mail: nzg.recruitment@sanbi.org.za

Subject: Name of the position applying for.

Please do not apply online for this position. E-mail applications to: nzg.recruitment@sanbi.org.za 

Enquiries can be directed to Mr. Lefa Maremagae, Human Resource at 012 339 2700.

The National Zoological Gardens, South African National Biodiversity Institute is committed to employment equity and redress. The NZG reserves the right not to fill this position. Should you not hear from us within 30 days from the closing date consider your application as being unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.