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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To maintain the safe handling, care, and management of snakes at Ontouka Reptile Park. Including conducting engaging and educational snake shows and providing a safe and informative experience for all guests.                                                      

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

• Min Grade 10          
• Certificate or Course for Handling of Snakes.                
• 1 year experience in handling reptiles, particularly snakes.
• Strong knowledge of snake species, behavior, and proper handling techniques.
• Multilingual proficiency in German will be an advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Welcome customers/guests and monitor the overall experience to ensure the service offered creates an unforgettable, unique experience.
• Clean and maintain enclosures, ensuring they are secure and meet the species' habitat requirements.
• Feed all the reptiles once a week and animals daily, ensuring they have enough water to drink daily.
• Conduct snake shows, providing educational information about snake species, their habitats, and conservation efforts.
• Engage with guests during shows, answering questions and fostering a positive and educational experience.
• Lead guided tours of the snake park, highlighting key features and interesting facts about the various snake species.
• Stay updated with local wildlife regulations and ensure the lodge’s snake park is in compliance.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the work area and storerooms before the end of each shift per the standards.
• Follow all safety protocols to prevent snake bites and ensure the safety of the handler and the public and adhere to regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements,
• Maintain awareness of all emergency contacts, first aider/representative, fire exits and fire wardens for the Hotel.
• Report and where possible handle cases of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage, or contravention of regulations.
• Maintain Company standards and ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and Public Holidays as dictated by business volumes.

CLOSING DATE: 25 JUNE 2025

 O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 4887