Assistant Animal Attendant.9.07 at University of the Witwatersrand

•    This position needs a dedicated, caring person to assist with animal husbandry, animal care and restraint procedures under supervision.

Brief Description        
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