Job Description

About Animal Defenders International

Animal Defenders International (ADI) is a 501(c)3 US nonprofit with offices in Los Angeles, London (ADI Foundation, a charity), and Bogota operating the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa, home to 35 rescued lions and tigers from circuses, zoos, pet trade, as well as other rescued wildlife and domestic species. When governments ban the use of animals in circuses, ADI steps up to help officials remove the animals from the circuses and we relocate them to suitable sanctuaries, according to species. Big cats are provided with a permanent home of loving kindness at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary for big cats from across the world.

Position objective:

Effective, professional management of estate and environment - directing teams in daily care of land, natural environment, trees, gardens; equipment, roads, storm drains, fencing, public areas, buildings, power, water, internet. Visitor facilities, maintenance. Public safety, security (joint with Security team). Control of supplies, maintenance, equipment, vehicles. Application of professional working protocols, staff training and briefing, health & safety. Collaborates with senior management group on planning, budgeting, reporting, staff, security.

About the role:

(full job description on application)

About You:

You are qualified, have extensive experience in management of the practical needs of a sanctuary, lodge or other premises receiving visitors and public.

With strong verbal and written communication skills, you have a friendly, welcoming approach - you enjoy leading your team to do their best work, as well as providing support to public liaison team for management of visitors, public, supporters.

Training and Standards - you have significant experience in training staff, know how to follow and implement protocols and ADIWS polices, development of working protocols and standards to protect the physical welfare and mental health of our animal residents, as well as protection of visitors, staff and volunteers.

You enjoy being part of a diverse management team, developing ideas, dealing with challenges, providing mutual support.

You can prioritize and manage multiple projects, ensuring directors are kept abreast of developments.

You have strong collaboration skills, helping to deliver the vision and objectives of ADI in the daily operations of the Sanctuary.

You understand the ethics of an animal protection group, where the needs of the rescued animals are of paramount importance.

How to apply:

Apply early - no closing date - we review applications as they arrive; interviews commence on a rolling programme. Send email detailing how you meet our criteria, together with your CV. Interviews will be online and in person. Formal application form will be sent if you have been selected for interview. Virtual interviews will be arranged once your application form has been reviewed. In-person interviews will be arranged following virtual interviews.
Animal Defenders International South Africa, NPC (PBO),

ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, Winburg 9420, Free State, South Africa.

Send CV to: execassist@ad-international.org

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person