AQUARIST KEEPER

Salary: 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; fecal sample collections; animal capturing and transportation; pest
control; hand rearing of newborn 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 behavioral 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

All the best with your applications.