BirdLife South Africa

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 BirdLife South Africa is searching for a talented and dynamic Communications Manager to join our team! If you’re a creative professional with a flair for strategic messaging and brand promotion, we want to hear from you! As our Communications Manager, you'll lead the charge in shaping our brand image, crafting compelling content, and implementing impactful marketing strategies. From enhancing our digital and social media presence to securing media coverage on local, national, and international stages, this role is perfect for someone ready to make a significant impact. Ready to take your career to new heights with us? Apply now and help us spread the word about our mission to protect birds and their habitats! 🌍🕊️ To apply: Please e-mail your CV and motivation to BirdLife South Africa’s HR Manager, Dr Isabel Human, at isabel.human@birdlife.org.za with the subject title "Communications Manager". ⏰ Closing date: Friday, 27 September 2024 ✍ Assumption of duties: As soon as possible

Bucket-list birding in Brazil 🇧🇷 with Rockjumper Birding Tours, anybody? 👌 And the best part? Standing a chance to win will only set you back R650 (per ticket) - and you can buy as many as you like. 🥳 Tickets are running out fast, so visit 👉 birdlife.org.za/raffle 👈 ASAP ⏰

🌿 Nature Needs Your Voice! 🦅 Support the declaration of the Tim Tilden-Davis Nature Reserve – Sign the Letter of Support and Help Safeguard Our Natural Heritage 🔑 Key Facts: • Safeguards critical habitat for Blue Cranes, Secretarybirds, Yellow-breasted Pipit, Grey Crowned Crane, Wattled Crane, Greater Double-collared Sunbird and more • Recognizes landowners as nature's custodians • Supports sustainable resource use 👉 Your signature can make a difference! Sign our support letter to the provincial government now by following this link: https://lnkd.in/dNQmyUF4 Together, we can secure a safe haven for South Africa's precious biodiversity! 🦜 #BiodiversityStewardship #ConservationHeroes #ProtectNature

From first dates 🕯️ to feathered affairs ❤️, the life of a White-backed Vulture has more binge-worthy family drama than an addictive TV soap 🫣. In celebration of International Vulture Awareness Day 2024 🦅 today, BirdLife South Africa 🇿🇦 presents ‘The Bald & The Beautiful’… a glimpse into the life of the Critically Endangered White-backed Vulture. 🎥 Watch the trailer below 🍿, and look out for new episodes dropping soon. BirdLife International #VultureDay #IVAD

Did you miss last night’s episode of #ConservationConversations with BirdLife South Africa? 🐦👥  No problem! Justin Henry, Vulture Conservation Officer at BirdLife South Africa, delivered a fascinating talk about the crucial role of the Vulture Conservation project in protecting South Africa's vultures. He highlighted the push for lead-free ammunition and the expansion of vulture-safe zones.🦅 🌍 🔗 Catch up on this episode on our YouTube channel https://t.co/P2NLeSi7SS, and while you’re there, check out the Conservation Conversations playlist for previous episodes. 

The Knysna Woodpecker may be picky about its habitat, but the Yes!Wood range isn't! 🌳 With an interior & exterior product range as well as a wide variety of oils, waxes, sealants & varnishes; Yes!Wood is ready to protect any wooden surface. Find it in over 200 stores nationwide: https://lnkd.in/dD--TStK. Promac Paints

🌟 Don’t miss out—today is the grand finale of the 2024 South African Bird Fair Conservation Conversations special! 🎉 Join us tonight as Keith Barnes takes the stage to discuss his new book, 'Birds of Greater Southern Africa.' 📚✨ Hear about its creation, unique insights, and what sets it apart. Keith will also explore birding beyond traditional boundaries, highlighting the importance of international collaboration and the joy of birdwatching. 🌍🦜 Catch all the action and end the Bird Fair Conservation Conversations on a high note! 🎤🌟 First-timers, remember to register: https://lnkd.in/dNkrYFX2 Missed last night's episode? Catch it here https://lnkd.in/d4sz9pAf

🌟 Don’t miss out—today is the grand finale of the 2024 South African Bird Fair Conservation Conversations special! 🎉 Join us tonight as Keith Barnes takes the stage to discuss his new book, 'Birds of Greater Southern Africa.' 📚✨ Hear about its creation, unique insights, and what sets it apart. Kaith will also explore birding beyond traditional boundaries, highlighting the importance of international collaboration and the joy of birdwatching. 🌍🦜 Catch all the action and end the Bird Fair on a high note! 🎤🌟 First-timers, remember to register: https://lnkd.in/dNkrYFX2 Missed last night's episode? Catch it here https://lnkd.in/d4sz9pAf

BirdLife South Africa is on the lookout 👀 for a Grasslands Conservation Project Manager and a Grasslands Community Conservation Officer Grasslands Conservation Project Manager: This position is based at the BirdLife South Africa Grasslands Conservation Centre in Wakkerstroom. The incumbent will help conserve and raise awareness for the threatened bird species of the high-altitude grasslands. Grasslands Community Conservation Officer: The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and fostering partnerships with the local communities of Daggakraal, Wakkerstroom and Groenvlei by implementing an Environmental Education and Awareness (EE&A) programme targeted at schools and the community at large in each of these areas. ⏰ Application closing date: 6 September 2024 📝 Assumption of duties: As soon as possible Get all the details, including the full job spec, at birdlife.org.za/vacancies

🌟 Day 2 of our South African Bird Fair Pre-Fair #conservationconversations special! 🌟 Tonight, we’re thrilled to have the incredible Peter Kaestner with us. 🦜✨ On 9 February 2024, Peter achieved his ultimate dream by spotting his 10,000th species—the stunning Orange-tufted Spiderhunter in the Philippines! 🌏🔭 tune in tonight to hear all about it!👂 First-timers, remember to register: https://lnkd.in/dNkrYFX2 If you joined us last night, we can't wait to see you again tonight😍💚. For those who missed out, you can always hop onto our YouTube Conservation Conversations playlist to play it back 🎥 https://lnkd.in/dZ5rknqa