Wildlife Monitor

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Overview This role is for a Wildlife Monitor at V&A Waterfront, focusing on the observation, welfare, and management of marine wildlife, specifically seals and birds, within the V&A precinct. The position involves active monitoring, assisting with wildlife movements and rescue efforts, reducing human-wildlife conflict, engaging with the public for conservation awareness, and contributing to general operational and sustainability tasks. What you will do * Monitor behaviour of Seals and Birds and other wildlife in the V&A precinct * Assist with the movement of seals/birds and other wildlife as necessary * Ensure reduced human-wildlife conflict around the marina and harbour basins * Ensure reduced incidence of seals on or near yachts and motorboats * Record and report on marine wildlife sightings, numbers, movements and relevant observations * Record and report on bird behaviour * Record and report on animal health and welfare observations * Maintain appropriate records * Assist with marine wildlife rescue and response activities within the V&A Waterfront precinct including dry docks * Contribute to the welfare of marine wildlife in the V&A precinct * Conduct general observation patrols to identify welfare concerns within the precinct * Assist with disentanglements * Identify, record and report entangled seals and other wildlife welfare concerns * Identify and assist with the rescue and collection of injured or compromised seabirds and other wildlife where appropriate. * Liaise with the relevant internal and external stakeholders, including the Marine Wildlife Management team, tenants and the public specifically * Observe Animal Health and well-being and communicate concerns to the Marine Wildlife Management team * Assist the Marine Wildlife Management team with possible animal rescues within the V&A precinct * Engage with the public regarding marine wildlife and appropriate human-wildlife interactions within the V&A precinct. * Engage with the public to create Conservation Awareness around wildlife found within the V&A precinct * Assist the Marina Team * Responsible for general housekeeping and assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of designated wildlife areas and infrastructure seal platforms * Maintain and care for equipment * Turn off energy consuming equipment when not in use * Report on problems with or possible improvements to the environmental performance * Consider environmental issues when making decisions best practice standards applied * Source environmentally friendly products and materials * Report on environmental incidents or risks * Dispose of waste in the correct manner * Involved with sustainability projects * Attend environmental and other relevant training sessions * Occasionally assist the curatorial team at the Aquarium * Ensure business effectiveness and continuity by implementing and adhering to policies and procedures, briefs, and deadlines * Make sure that all Health & Safety standards are complied with as set out in legislation * Comply with V&A and TOA’s Environmental Management System EMS * Assist the Marina Team * Occasionally assist the Marine & Industrial Department at the Cruise Terminal and on the V&A Waterfront Property Requirements (from the original advert) **Educational Requirements:** * Required: Gr. 12 * Advantageous: * First Aid * Animal Welfare Training * Driving license * Basic swimming ability and confidence working in and around water in a Harbour environment. **Knowledge Requirements:** * Working Knowledge of wildlife monitoring specifically seal and bird monitoring * Health & Safety standards * Basic understanding of animal health and welfare * General knowledge of relevant marine wildlife characteristics and habits * Using radio communications * Data capturing * Public engagement * Basic biosecurity, health, and safety principles **Skills Requirements:** * Analytical and methodical * Observation skills * Data capturing and reporting * Practical, logical * Interpersonal skills * Good communication * Adaptable * Must be able to cope with the physical demands of the job, undertaking manual and sometimes heavy work **Experience Requirements:** * Experience working with animals including animal care / management * Working on weekends and public holidays as well as overtime will be required at times Who should apply The ideal candidate is someone with a Gr. 12 qualification, who possesses a foundational understanding and working knowledge of wildlife monitoring, particularly of seals and birds, within a marine environment. They should have a basic grasp of animal health, welfare, and relevant marine wildlife characteristics. Key attributes include strong observation, analytical, and data capturing skills, alongside excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for effective public engagement and stakeholder liaison. Candidates must be practical, logical, adaptable, and capable of handling the physical demands of the role, including manual and potentially heavy work. Experience in animal care/management is essential, as is the flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and overtime. Beneficial qualifications include First Aid, Animal Welfare Training, a driving license, and basic swimming proficiency with confidence in a harbour water environment. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/wildlife-monitor-v-a-waterfront Source: myjobmag

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