About
our story
Since our founding in 1973, the EWT has evolved from three pioneering individuals working on three projects to a team of over 100 dedicated staff implementing more than 100 conservation initiatives across southern and East Africa. Today, we remain committed to safeguarding threatened species and ecosystems—ensuring a sustainable future for both wildlife and people in the region.
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about our strategy
The EWT achieves its mission by delivering on our three Strategic Imperatives:
The EWT delivers its mission through three Strategic Imperatives: Saving Species, Conserving Habitats, and Benefitting People. These pillars are advanced through six High-level Goals, refined in 2021 to focus our conservation impact. Five goals drive direct ecological outcomes, while the sixth strengthens our leadership in the conservation sector.
GOVERNANCE
The EWT is a registered Trust governed in accordance with the Trust Property Control Act No. 57 of 1988, under Master’s reference number IT 6247. The Amended and Restated Deed of Trust 2014, as registered with the Master of the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, is the founding document of the EWT and lays out the roles and responsibilities of Trustees, the Board, and the committees of the Board. EWT Trustees are not remunerated for their services and serve the EWT in a voluntary capacity.
MEET THE EWT PACK
The Endangered Wildlife Trust is, at its core, a people-powered organisation. Our dedicated staff—with their unique talents, unwavering passion, and remarkable expertise—are our greatest strength and most valuable resource. Each team member brings vital energy and commitment to our shared conservation mission.
Recognising this, our Human Resources Department plays a pivotal role in cultivating a workplace that reflects our organisational values. We strive to foster an inclusive, progressive environment where every EWT team member can thrive. Through thoughtful policies, professional development opportunities, and equitable practices, we aim not only to attract exceptional conservationists but to nurture long-term growth and retention—because when our people prosper, so does our impact on wildlife and ecosystems.
JOIN THE PACK
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is one of the largest and most respected biodiversity conservation NGOs in southern Africa. We have been in operation since 1973 and have more than 100 projects on the go. If you’d like to be part of the EWT team, visit this page regularly for the latest career opportunities.