Auvré Yaldwyn
Position at H.E.S.C:
Guide
How long have you been at H.E.S.C?
5 months
What do you love most about H.E.S.C?
I love to share my knowledge with our guests on a daily basis.
Future Goals:
One day I would like to work as a ranger on a private Big 5 game reserve at …Read more
Jeanre Brooks
Position at H.E.S.C:
Student Coordinator
We asked Jeanre:
How long have you been at HESC?
Since November 2008.
What do you love most about HESC?
Working with wildlife, as well as being able to participate in conservation of animals. Also being able to meet people from all over the world and seeing their passion for animals.
Future Goals:
To own my own game farm, conserve nature and make a difference in conservation.
‘Speaking …Read more
Keagan Mans
Position at H.E.S.C:
Student/ Guide
How long have you been at H.E.S.C:
Almost 3 months
What do you love most about H.E.S.C:
HESC is open to many people from all over the world. This makes one feel ‘in touch’ with others, and it’s a wonderful experience. With all the different animals, it’s wonderful …Read more
Helaine du Plooy
Position at H.E.S.C:
Student/Guide
How long have you been at H.E.S.C:
Almost a month
What do you love most about H.E.S.C:
Portia Khoza
Position at H.E.S.C:
Curio Shop Assistant
We asked Portia:
How long have you been at HESC?
Since 2012.
What do you love most about HESC?
Being able to work with people, as well as being able to see all of the different animals. Learning about different jobs at the centre, and gaining a lot of knowledge. Working at HESC has taught me a lot about the animals and …Read more
Licia Minnaar
Position at H.E.S.C:
Assistant Curator
We asked Licia:
How long have you been at HESC?
Since 2011.
What do you love most about HESC?
Black-footed cats, but actually all the animals because each of them have their own personality! They always help to brighten your day when you are feeling a little down.
Future Goals:
I would love to study animal care further through UNISA, and maybe one …Read more
Karen Swiegers
Karen has a number of qualifications, and used to work as a LAN Analyst at the University of Pretoria. Although her heart was set on being a guide, she ended up working in the admin office at Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre.
Position at HESC: Student Coordinator
We asked Karen:
How long have you been at HESC?
Since 2008.
What do you love …Read more
Dr Nina Kisch with ‘staffie’, Hiccup & terrier, Kaeli
Our new veterinarian, Dr Nina Kisch, recently graduated from the world-renowned Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort. While she was still studying, Dr Kisch spent her weekends and holidays gaining valuable wildlife experience under a private wildlife veterinarian practicing in Nelspruit and Limpopo. She has assisted in numerous captures, relocations, fascinating surgeries (such …Read more
Jackie Swiegers
Position at HESC:
Assistant Curator
We asked Jackie:
How long have you been at HESC?
Since 2012.
What do you love most about HESC?
Being able to work with the animals as well as the people I work with.
Future Goals:
To make a success of my current position, and enrich myself with knowledge of nature and it’s surroundings.
Gretha Scheepers
Position at HESC:
General Manager
We asked Gretha:
How long have you been at HESC?
Since 2009.
What do you love most about HESC?
Learning so much whilst being in God’s Paradise! That moment that you realise where you actually are. To be able to work for an icon in the industry, Mrs. Lente Roode, is …Read more
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