Seabird Rehabilitation Supervisor

**SANCCOB Gqeberha, Eastern Cape**

SANCCOB is a leading seabird conservation non-profit organisation which seeks to employ a caring, compassionate **Seabird Rehabilitation Supervisor** to join the dedicated team based in Gqeberha on a full-time basis. The Seabird Rehabilitation Supervisor will report directly to the Gqeberha Centre Manager and will be responsible for all aspects relating to seabird rescue, rehabilitation, and release.

**Key responsibilities and duties will include**:

- Supervision of staff, interns, local and international volunteers working in the rehab department.
- Administrative tasks (report writing, budget management, stock control and staff rosters).
- Daily supervision of all seabird rehabilitation activities to ensure all protocols and standards are maintained at the highest level and are according to SANCCOB’s standard operating procedures.
- Daily detailed record keeping of all seabirds in care.
- Seabird rescues and the coordination thereof.
- Maintaining a state of preparedness and response for all seabird disasters.
- Daily care and treatment of various species of seabirds, of all ages, including after hours on-call duties.
- Assisting clinical veterinarians with the treatment of seabirds and attending to all caring requirements of seabirds at the centre.
- Cleaning of seabird enclosures, pools, and hospital areas.
- Maintenance of the facility, rehabilitation pens and pools.
- Provision of high-quality care of resident seabirds.

**Key competencies**

**Qualification and Experience**
- At least 2 years’ experience in supervising teams. This includes working with groups of people from different cultures, age groups and personalities to ensure a positive working environment.
- At least 2 years’ working in wildlife rehabilitation, especially seabird experience would be advantageous.
- A tertiary qualification in Biological Science, wildlife, marine or conservation would be preferred.
- Experience working according to standard operating procedures.
- Experience supervising small teams of people.
- Advanced planning, organising, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- A valid driver’s licence and own transport.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office package).
- Only open to South African ID holders or South African residents with a valid work permit.
- Willingness to travel is essential.