From apes-jobs at lists.wits.ac.za Wed Apr 8 09:50:18 2015 From: apes-jobs at lists.wits.ac.za (Bursaries, Employment and Career Opportunities in Environmental Fields) Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2015 07:50:18 +0000 Subject: [APES Jobs] FW: Manager position at private nature reserve in Eastern Cape In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Kind Regards Mrs Tammy Van Tonder Senior Administrator: Operations School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences (011) 717 6403 From: Angela Gaylard [mailto:ang.brenton at gmail.com] Sent: 05 April 2015 08:49 AM To: Tamelyne Van Tonder Subject: Manager position at private nature reserve in Eastern Cape Hi Tammy, Please could you post the following advert for me? Wanted Reserve Manager with conservation experience. Conservation Management Diploma or Degree essential. Practical hands on experience of reserve management, animal husbandry - game breeding, game introduction - ideally Big 5, dealing with conservation authorities, upkeep of roads, fences, mechanical equipment. Knowledge of construction industry would be useful. Must speak English and Afrikaans. (Over 35 and under 55 years of age) Preferably born in the Eastern Cape or lives in the Eastern Cape. Accommodation provided. Good salary. Company vehicle. Apply in writing with FULL CV ie Photo and full CV to: ONLY IN ENGLISH gm at kingkaroo.co.za -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From apes-jobs at lists.wits.ac.za Mon Apr 20 08:27:41 2015 From: apes-jobs at lists.wits.ac.za (Bursaries, Employment and Career Opportunities in Environmental Fields) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 06:27:41 +0000 Subject: [APES Jobs] FW: [saabnet] lecturing post UWC Dept Biodiversity & Conservation Biology In-Reply-To: <5533CB8F.7040507@telkomsa.net> References: <5533CB8F.7040507@telkomsa.net> Message-ID: Prof Kevin Balkwill Professor in the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences Assistant Dean: Staff Development in the Faculty of Science University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, WITS, 2050, South Africa Reverend Kevin Balkwill Assistant Priest (self-supporting), Anglican Church of St Mark, Northriding Work Telephone +27 (0) 11 717-6468 -- Fax number +27 (0) 11 -717-6494 or 086-553-6376 Home telephone number +27 (0) 11 782-7642 -- Cell number 072-417-6813 E-mail: Kevin.Balkwill at wits.ac.za http://web.wits.ac.za/Academic/Science/APES/ http://www.wits.ac.za/pullenfarm ________________________________________ From: SAAB Secretary [forsaab at telkomsa.net] Sent: 19 April 2015 05:36 PM To: saabnet at kendy.up.ac.za Subject: [saabnet] lecturing post UWC Dept Biodiversity & Conservation Biology Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Lecturer Minimum criteria include: a Ph.D. or in the process of submitting/completing a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline with a track record of appropriate research outputs. Applicants with additional post-doctoral work experience, postgraduate student supervision and the generation of research grants will be advantaged. The appointee will be expected to: teach at both the undergraduate and Honours level ? conduct research in plant ecology, preferably in the area of riparian or wetland vegetation ? supervise postgraduate students in the aforementioned fields ? assume departmental administrative responsibilities commensurate with the position ? successfully teach large classes of students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. For further information (but not applications) about this position, please consult our website (http://www.bcb.uwc.ac.za) or contact Prof Mark Gibbons on +27 21 959 2301/2475 or mgibbons at uwc.ac.za Commencement of duties:1 August 2015 Closing date:4 May 2015 To view the comprehensive advertisement and the application procedure, please visit the Vacancy section on our website at www.uwc.ac.za or contact Ms Bongiwe Mbeki via e-mail to bmbeki at uwc.ac.za or call +27 21 959 9763 for assistance. In line with the University?s commitment to diversifying its workforce, applications from designated groups will be given priority consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to make an appointment at a lower level. We will communicate with shortlisted candidates only. -- -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: UWC Advert.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 155322 bytes Desc: UWC Advert.pdf URL: From apes-jobs at lists.wits.ac.za Mon Apr 20 12:23:28 2015 From: apes-jobs at lists.wits.ac.za (Bursaries, Employment and Career Opportunities in Environmental Fields) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:23:28 +0200 Subject: [APES Jobs] Fwd: FW: EDGE Fellowship call 2015_now open In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: *From:*Olivia Couchman *Sent:* 17 April 2015 09:38 *To:* All ZSL; All ZSL Overseas Staff *Subject:* EDGE Fellowship call 2015_now open Dear all, We are pleased to announce thatZSL?s**EDGE of Existence programme is now accepting applications for 2016-18 EDGE Fellowships. We would be very grateful if you would forward the details below to anyone that you feel may be interested in submitting an application. Please note, EDGE Fellowships are specifically targeted at in-country, early career conservationists working on priority EDGE mammal, amphibian, bird or coral species. Attached is the Fellowship advert and a list of eligible species. Please don?t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Olivia Couchman EDGE of Existence Fellows Coordinator Zoological Society of London Regent's Park London NW1 4RY Tel: +44 (0) 20 7449 6240 _www.zsl.org _ EDGE of Existence Programme: _www.edgeofexistence.org _ ?? *_EDGE Fellowships_* The Zoological Society of London?s EDGE of Existence programme (www.edgeofexistence.org ) is the only global conservation initiative focusing specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history. One of the most effective ways in which the programme is working to secure the future of EDGE species is by awarding two-year Fellowships to future conservation leaders (?EDGE Fellows?) working on poorly-known EDGE mammal, amphibian, bird or coral species. We are now accepting applications for the 2016-18 Fellowship Programme. EDGE Fellows follow a comprehensive two-year training programme comprising: ?A 4-week Conservation Tools training course at the beginning of the programme to provide Fellows with essential training in techniques to plan and implement their project; ?A grant of ?8,000 to undertake a 2-year project on a top-priority EDGE species; ?Ongoing technical support/mentoring (achieved via online modules, web-based tutorials/seminars, and field visits) throughout the Fellowship; ?A 2-week Conservation Leadership training course in London on successful completion of Fellowship to help Fellows prepare for the next stage of their career. The application form, guidelines, and eligibility criteria are available to download on the EDGE of Existence website (http://www.edgeofexistence.org/conservation/fellows.php) or can be requested from the EDGE Fellows Co-ordinator (olivia.couchman at zsl.org ). We strongly encourage applicants to discuss their projects with us before applying, and are happy to give feedback on a draft of the application before the deadline. The application deadline is *_15^th June 2015_*. All applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts. Successful applicants will be informed by the end of August 2015. The Zoological Society of London is incorporated by Royal Charter Principal Office England. Company Number RC000749 Registered address: Regent's Park, London, England NW1 4RY Registered Charity in England and Wales no. 208728 _________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been sent in confidence to the named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or distribute it in any form, and you are asked to contact the sender immediately. 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Name: Field Managers Advert.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 207873 bytes Desc: Field Managers Advert.pdf URL: From apes-jobs at lists.wits.ac.za Thu Apr 23 15:55:41 2015 From: apes-jobs at lists.wits.ac.za (Bursaries, Employment and Career Opportunities in Environmental Fields) Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:55:41 +0000 Subject: [APES Jobs] FW: TETA Postgraduate Scholarships for Maritime Studies In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Postgrads If you are interested in maritime studies then here is a funding opportunity for MSc and PhD programmes. Regards Frances Professor Frances Duncan Head of School School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa +27 11 717 6403 From: Dorina Bowes Sent: 23 April 2015 12:43 PM To: Frances Duncan Subject: FW: TETA Postgraduate Scholarships for Maritime Studies Hello Prof Please circulate. Thanks Dorina From: Adams.Wendy [mailto:Adams.W at dhet.gov.za] Sent: 23 April 2015 12:30 PM To: Adam Habib; Samia Chasi - Ex-Employee; Beverley Kramer; Sharon Fonn; Helder Marques; Glynnis Jackson - Ex-Employee; Helder Marques; Dorina Bowes; Myrna Holmes - Ex-Employee; Liezel Martin; Thomas Mogale; nanette.dasilver at wits.ac.za; #Sch-DEAN_FEBE Cc: Roberts, Ruth; Tshivhase.P Subject: TETA Postgraduate Scholarships for Maritime Studies Dear Prof Habib Kindly receive the attached letter from the Acting Deputy-Director General of University Education, regarding scholarships offered by the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA), for maritime studies in Sweden. It would be appreciated if you could share the information with interested staff and students. 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