Animal jobs

Key responsibilities

• Feed and provide water for animals.

• Observing all animals daily and reporting any sick animals. Basic welfare monitoring of animals.

• Clean animal cages/pens and tanks.

• Change bedding in cages/pens.

• Clean and maintain general upkeep of animal rooms, adjoining rooms and corridors.

• Use and care for equipment appropriately for carrying out duties; Assist with weighing animals.

• Perform any other tasks or activities which fall within the general functioning of the Wits Research Animal Facility, as directed by the Head of Department/Supervisor.

Brief Description

• Criteria to be addressed in covering letter

• State your opinion on animal-based research.

• State what work experience you have that you feel would qualify you for this job.

Requirements

• Grade 12

• Proficient in communicating, able to read and write in English.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with animals.

Preferences

• Numeric and computer literate
• This position is based in Johannesburg

• To apply, please submit:

Ø a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position of Animal Attendant

Ø A detailed CV, including contact details, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees, including your recent / current Supervisor and or Line Manager via i-Recruitment: https://irec.wits.ac.za/

Ø Certified copies of qualifications addresses

Ø South African identity document or passport and permanent residence permit (where applicable)

Only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. An interview will form part of the selection process.

NB: The University will seek confidential referee reports for all shortlisted candidates. At least one referee must be the candidate’s current or most recent immediate supervisor or line manager.

Please note: No appointment will be made without the receipt and satisfactory consideration of the required referee reports.

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.