Job Post: Rhino Orphanage Carer

Closing date for applications is: 30 September 2023.

Do you have wildlife rehabilitation experience? Are you a South African resident? We might have a dream job for you!

The Zululand Rhino Orphanage is looking for someone to join the team as a rhino carer!

Background:

South Africa’s Zululand Rhino Orphanage was born out of tragedy when a regional rhino orphanage was brutally attacked by poachers on 20th February 2017. Following much deliberation, the facility took the difficult decision to close, due to the ongoing security threat. There was an urgent need to re-home the orphans, and so the Zululand Conservation Trust took on the challenge to shoulder the costs and immediately began working against the clock to create a facility for these displaced animals.

Required:
– SA residency or a valid SA work permit
– Driver’s license
– Wildlife rehabilitation experience
– Good communication and people skills – have the ability to deal with donors and guests as well as coordinate and mentor volunteers
– Positive work attitude

Desired:
– Conservation background
– Social media content creation
– Photography skills

Brief job description:
The rhino carer will be responsible for the day-to-day duties at the facility including cleaning, feeding, monitoring and reporting. They will also be required to coordinate and mentor volunteers as well as conduct educational visits with donors and guests.

For more details on salary and location, or to apply, please send the following to
[email protected]
– Cover letter
– CV
– At least 2 contactable references
– Available starting date or notice period

Closing date for applications is 30 September 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.