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Assignments may include development, implementation, and evaluation of programs or policies, and may focus on service delivery within a segment of the company, providing advice and recommendations. May provide input to or define short and long-term goals and objectives for human resource service delivery. Monitor implementation and maintenance of performance management system. Facilitate, implement and monitor Employment Equity Ensure sound Labour/Employee Relations practices Assist Line Managers with performance management projects Implement policies and procedures and implementing best HR practice methods Assist Line Managers with departmental training where necessary Coordinate Health and Safety and ensure compliance at all times Manage Industrial Relations – provide advice, set up and facilitate hearings and maintain accurate and detailed documentation and minutes. Assist with CCMA/Conciliation/Arbitrations. Ensure direct support to management team and Senior Management in all areas of HR Closing Date: 10 February 2012 All applications to be sent to: Derrick.Smith@jhbzoo.org.za Fax: 0865880994 – Kindly indicate position applied for. Should you not receive feedback within 2 weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. The Johannesburg Zoo Employment Equity Policy will apply. Supply Chain Officer (6 Months Contract) Reports to: the Supply Chain Manager Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: Completion of a Diploma in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration or related field and two years experience in governmental or commercial accounting with emphasis on supply chain or an equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. Analyse all controls related to Johannesburg Zoo’s Supply-Chain, which covers vendor bids, selection, contracting, purchasing, receiving, assets Control, inventory management, distribution and associated accounts payable function. Skills and Interests: For supply chain work, you'll need: • Knowledge of the MFMA and PFMA • Knowledge of Supply Chain Management policies and Treasury Regulations • Good planning skills • The ability to motivate and lead a team • Good spoken and written communication skills • Good problem-solving and numeracy skills • Attention to detail • Confidence in using computer packages, such as spreadsheets and databases • The ability to work under pressure to deadlines • Good geographical knowledge • Speaking a south African languages might also be very useful. Closing Date: 10 February 2012 All applications to be sent to: Derrick.Smith@jhbzoo.org.za Fax: 0865880994 – Kindly indicate position applied for. Should you not receive a response within 15 days of the closing date: please consider your application as unsuccessful. The Johannesburg Zoo employment equity shall apply KITCHEN ATTENDANT X2(6 months Contract): STORES and NUTRITION DEPARTMENT: PURPOSE: To assist with the preparation and distribution of animal diets on a daily basis, by following diet sheets and maintaining a hygienic and safe work environment. KEY OBJECTIVES • To maintain a high standard dietary management through the accurate preparation and distribution of all relevant diets within the zoo. • Ensure stock is safeguarded at all times. • Assist with stock recording. • Off-load and pack foods as required. • Attend the market to load produce when necessary. • Ensure the kitchen and all equipment are hygienically maintained at all times. • To adhere to both the OH&S Act and the Zoo Policies at all times. • Perform weekend and public holiday duties as specified by a duty roster system. • Assist with maintaining insect breeding colonies. • Maintain a clean and litter free zoo environment. • To support the vision and mission of the Johannesburg Zoological gardens MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Grade 12, Must be literate, Ability to read diet sheets accurately and communicate in English Able to read scales and measure foods correctly Understand the basic feed ingredients Physically fit / healthy (to carry 50Kg feed bags and heavy boxes) Closing Date: 10 February 2012 All applications to be sent to: Derrick.Smith@jhbzoo.org.za Fax: 0865880994 – Kindly indicate position applied for. Should you not receive a response within 15 days of the closing date: please consider your application as unsuccessful. The Johannesburg Zoo employment equity shall apply VACANCY: PRIMATE KEEPER(6 months contract), JOHANNESBURG ZOO A motivated, enthusiastic team player is required to fill a 6 month position of Primate Keeper in the Animal Department at the Johannesburg Zoo. Responsibilities • To help establish and maintain a high standard of animal husbandry with regard to small primates and Great Apes at the Johannesburg Zoo. • Duties include daily census, monitoring, and animal observation, helping the veterinary department with procedures and to implement preventative medicine, assisting the enrichment officer with developing enrichment programs, to do daily maintenance and to develop animal enclosures. • To maintain a high standard of record keeping and reporting. • Supervise and develop staff, interns and volunteers. • Provide or assist with public education. • Help maintain standards for PAAZAB accreditation. Requirements • A minimum qualification of a Nature Conservation Diploma, Zoological or Biological Degree or an equivalent qualification. • A minimum of three years of proven experience working in a Zoo or animal related Institution. • Code 08 drivers license • Excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills. • Computer literacy skills – windows, PowerPoint, Internet. • Applicants must be available to work on a weekend roster. They will be required to work after hours on occasion. Closing Date: 10 February 2012 All applications to be sent to: Derrick.Smith@jhbzoo.org.za Fax: 0865880994 – Kindly indicate position applied for. Should you not receive a response within 15 days of the closing date: please consider your application as unsuccessful. The Johannesburg Zoo employment equity shall apply

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