Raptor Field Technician

Classification : Part-time, temporay
Location : Western Cape, South Africa
Compensation : R1800 to R2000/day based on experience
Application Deadline: June 19, 2026

Founded in 1986, HawkWatch International is a raptor conservation nonprofit with a mission to conserve the environment through education, long-term monitoring, and scientific research on raptors as indicators of ecosystem health. As we approach 40 years of conservation, we are ready to invest in people who can help our hardworking team of educators, scientists, and administrative staff.

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated raptor field technician to assist with fieldwork on Secretarybirds in the Western Cape and Northern Cape of South Africa. HWI’s Secretarybird research includes finding and monitoring nests, installing nest cameras, and GPS tracking Secretarybirds to understand breeding success and inform conservation strategies.