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Join the Pack and Help Protect Our Wildlife – Career Opportunities at the Endangered Wildlife Trust
Founded in 1973, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is one of the largest and most respected biodiversity conservation NGOs in southern Africa. If you’re passionate about wildlife and eager to make a difference, explore our latest career opportunities below.
How to Apply
Each CV submitted is carefully reviewed by the EWT’s Human Resources team. While we appreciate every application, please note that we cannot respond individually to all candidates. We understand that job hunting can be exhausting and demotivating at times, and we sincerely thank you for considering a career with the EWT.
“You cannot expect victory and plan for defeat.” – Joel Osteen
Why Work With Us?
By joining the EWT, you become part of a dedicated team committed to conserving endangered species and ecosystems across southern Africa. Stay updated on new openings by visiting this page regularly.
Key Points for Applicants:
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Submit a well-structured CV tailored to the role.
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Check back frequently for new opportunities.
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Follow us on social media for conservation updates and job alerts.
Together, we can secure a future for wildlife. Join the pack today!
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) – Equal Opportunity Employer
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. To apply, candidates must submit a detailed CV along with a compelling motivation letter explaining why they are the ideal fit for the advertised role.
Application Process:
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Carefully review the job specification (PDF) for the position you’re interested in.
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If you meet the requirements, complete the application form within the PDF.
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Email your application, including:
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A tailored motivation letter outlining your suitability for the role.
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An up-to-date CV.
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A recent photograph of yourself.
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Important Note:
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If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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The EWT reserves the right not to fill the position if no suitable candidate is found.
We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to protect southern Africa’s wildlife. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.
Apply today and help us make a lasting impact!
Vacancies
Field Officer – West Coast and Nama Karoo
Drylands Conservation Programme
This position aims to build resilience for the benefit of people and biodiversity. This will be achieved through ground truthing and implementing the landscape-level priority plans for expanding the protected area network through specific focus on Biodiversity Stewardship and exploring alternative options to securing critical biodiversity habitats, improving the ecological integrity of priority sites, developing and implementing post proclamation support and incentives on secured sites, empowering land users and owners in sustainable management practices, identifying and providing community benefit/socio-economic initiatives, increasing awareness of and addressing key threats to biodiversity.
Unit Manager:
Biodiversity and Business Unit
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and confident leader to drive the strategic development and daily operations of the Biodiversity and Business Unit (BBU). The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the strategic direction, managing operations, and leading project development within the BBU. Main responsibilities include but not limited to updating and implementing the existing strategy, expanding EWT’s Biodiversity Disclosure Project offerings, representing the organization at industry events, fostering partnerships, and securing funding for the BBU. While knowledge of financial accounting, sustainable finance, or policy negotiation at a national level is advantageous, it is not a strict requirement.