Joseph Molekoa
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Joseph Molekoa - Field Assistant
Nationality : South African
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| Education: |
| Year |
Institution |
| 1973 - 1980 |
Tswaing Junior and Secondary School, North West Province, South Africa |
| Year |
EMPLOYMENT and QUALIFICATIONS |
| 1980 |
Drivers Licence |
| 1980 |
Professional Guides Licence, South Africa. A thorough knowledge of all the flora and fauna in the area as well as tracking skills, shooting skills and a knowledge of the behavioural ecology of the animals and birds. |
| 1980-1988 |
Game Ranger at Mabula Lodge, South Africa. Taking clients out to enjoy and understand the ecology of Africa. |
| 1989-1992 |
Trainee Mahout, Elephant Back Safaris, Botswana. Working with a mixed herd of captive elephants used in the safari industry, I learned to train them to command up to 26 commands. |
| 1989 |
Professional Guides Licence, Botswana |
| 1992-2007 |
Mahout, professional guide and elephant trainer |
| 2004-2007 |
Head Mahout, in charge of all the elephant training, training and development of mahouts. Health, safety and care of the elephants and looking after the safety of the international clients. |
INTEREST AND HOBBIES
My interest and hobbies are focused around the animals and that I work in and the area in which I am privileged to live. I enjoy watching and learning about wildlife and spending time in the wilderness. I also enjoy listening to music and keeping up to date with the news.
CAREER OBJECTIVES
Elephants have given me a lot of joy and taught me so much during my career as a mahout. I would like to have the opportunity to play a small part in conserving the remaining wild populations.
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