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Founded in 1973, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is one of the largest and most respected biodiversity conservation NGOs in southern Africa. If you’d like to work for the EWT, visit this page regularly for the latest career opportunities.
Each CV received will be reviewed by the EWT Human Resources department. However please note that it is not possible for us to communicate individually with each and every applicant. We acknowledge that the task of seeking employment can be exhuasting and demotivationg at times and we would like to thank you for considering the EWT.
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The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are requested to submit a CV and a motivation as to why and how they would be well suited to the advertised position. Applicants who have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date must please assume that their applications were not successful. The EWT reserves the right not to make an appointment.
To apply, please read through the appropriate job specification PDF below. If you are confident that you meet the requirements, please fill in the application form on the PDF and send required documents via email to Human Resources. Please include a detailed motivation as to why you are the best candidate for this position as well as a photo of yourself.
vacancies
Conservation Planning and Science Unit
Internship
The role of the Conservation Science Intern is to provide scientific and technical support to the Mammal Red List coordinator in completing the 2024 Mammal Red List Revision for South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho, and to a lesser extent, other science-related tasks within the Conservation Planning and Science Unit (CPSU). The intern will receive training and experience in conducting and reviewing Red List assessments, as well as in Green Status assessments of species. This position is based at our Head Office in Midrand, although remote candidates will be considered. The intern will also gain training and experience in providing scientific support to our various field conservation programmes.
Threatened amphibians programme
Field Officer: KwaZulu Natal Vacancy
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is one of the largest biodiversity conservation organisations in southern Africa, with a rich portfolio of projects and programmes across the region. One of the programmes, the Threatened Amphibian Program (TAP) focusses on reducing threats to priority amphibian and reptile species to safeguard them into the future. A key component of this is undertaking research to monitor herpetofauna to identify important habitat areas, quantify threats, and inform conservation actions. One of our focus areas for this work is in Durban where we are working to secure important habitat areas, monitor key species within these habitats, and galvanize stakeholders to focus these conservation objectives.
Conservation Executive Management
Senior Conservation Manager
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is one of the largest biodiversity conservation organisations in southern Africa, with a rich portfolio of projects and programmes across the region. The EWT seeks to employ a fulltime Senor Conservation Manager in its Conservation Executive (ConEx) Management Team.
African Crane Conservation Programme
Drakensberg Field Officer (full-time)
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is one of the most prominent Biodiversity Conservation NGOs in South Africa. We seek a motivated and professional individual to implement effective conservation actions in support of the Drakensberg Project under the auspices of the South African region of the African Crane Conservation Programme (ACCP). The Drakensberg is home to all three crane species of South Africa and is considered a globally significant area for crane conservation. Through conservation action, the Drakensberg Project aims to build a resilient landscape that will benefit both biodiversity and those who share the landscape with cranes. The ACCP is a partnership between the Endangered Wildlife Trust and the International Crane Foundation.
Finance
Accountant
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), one of the largest Biodiversity Conservation NGOs in South Africa is seeking a motivated and professional individual to manage the finances of various conservation programs as well as assist with certain financial accounting functions for the Head Office team. The role will cover monthly and annual reporting, including producing donor reports, assisting with donor audits as well as supporting the finance team with the annual financial audit. The role is a key governance role to ensure projects and procurement spend is in line with budget and according to donor requirements.