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Jobs South Africa: Butterflies Scientific Data Capturer
Jobs South Africa: Butterflies Scientific Data Capturer
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South Africa: Butterflies Scientific Data Capturer |
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The Animal Demography Unit (ADU) runs various atlasing and monitoring projects for different groups of species (birds, butterflies, reptiles) that involve data gathering across South Africa. The following two posts are being advertised ... Scientific Data Capturer Payclass 5 Animal Demography Unit Department of Zoology Applications are invited for the above post: 18-month full time contract post in the Animal Demography Unit offices, for appointment as of 1 March 2008. Responsibilities: • To capture butterfly records into an Excel spreadsheet, or other specialized software. • To be responsible for the handling of butterfly specimens. • Georeferencing of records. • Final checking of data submitted by other data technicians • Administrative duties. Requirements: • Minimum Matric certificate. • Experience with data capture (preferably in the biological or environmental fields) is desirable. • Computer literacy, especially Excel and ArcView, is essential. • Accuracy in data entry and ability to enter large amounts of data is essential. • An interest in butterflies, the environment and biodiversity conservation is desirable. • Good geographical skills and a working knowledge of South African place names are desirable. • Working knowledge of Afrikaans. • A driver’s licence. • Flexibility to travel and spend days out of the office may be necessary. The annual remuneration is R77,400. Data Capturer Payclass 4 Animal Demography Unit Department of Zoology Applications are invited for the above a one-year full time contract post in the Animal Demography Unit offices, for appointment as of 1 March 2008. Responsibilities: • To capture butterfly records into an Excel spreadsheet, or other specialized software. • To handle butterfly specimens. • Georeferencing of records. • Occasional administrative duties. Requirements: • Minimum Matric certificate. • Experience with data capture is desirable. • Basic level of computer literacy, especially Excel and ArcView, is essential. • Accuracy in data entry and ability to enter large amounts of data is essential. • An interest in butterflies, the environment and biodiversity conservation is desirable. • Good geographical skills and a working knowledge of South African place names are desirable. • Working knowledge of Afrikaans is desirable. The annual remuneration is R45,000. Please email a letter of motivation; a maximum four-page CV (no certificates); a one page summary of your CV, including the names, email and telephone details of two referees to: Silvia Mecenero at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by 8 February 2008. Tel: 021 650 3426, Fax: 021 650 3434, Animal Demography Unit Website: http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/stats/adu NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. |
