Job Description

Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation.

Salary Level 10.

Fixed-term contract of employment ending 31 March 2025.

SANBI offers basic annual salary of R527 298.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

(Groen-Sebenza Programme)

Biodiversity Education & Public Engagement Directorate.

Pretoria National Botanical Garden.

The South African National Biodiversity Institute is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage strategic monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes within SANBI. Implement, and manage, Groen Sebenza project monitoring and evaluation policy including its framework, system and procedure. Coordinate, and consolidate the Groen Sebenza project performance management framework and related reports as prescribed in SANBI policies, national policies, and applicable legislation.

Please Note:

1) An application form (obtainable from our Offices or SANBI website www.sanbi.org must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Ms Seipati Nku for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted quoting reference number of position applied via an e-mail to recruitmentnzg@sanbi.org.za.

Postal applications must be addressed to: Deputy Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X101, Pretoria, 0001.

Closing Date: 01 March 2024

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.

This position requires a degree in Business Management, Public Management, Development Studies, or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. A postgraduate degree in Business Management, Public Management, Development Studies or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 6 years experience in relevant field, 3 years of which should be in supervisory position(s).

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management; advanced experience in the implementation of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, processes, and regulatory framework relevant to programme and project management; excellent project management skills and systemic visualisation of various projects entailing a programme; attention to detail in dealing with budgeting, analysis of scientific data, financial management, procurement, and reporting; advance knowledge for planning and organising, and advanced statistical reports writing skills; in-depth organisational, analytical, and problem solving skills; excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook). The possession of a valid drivers licence with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Ensure the management of compliance and performance reporting.
• Assist to deliver on the Groen Sebenza projects annual performance targets.
• Assist Improve Groen Sebenza projects performance culture and ability to achieve strategic objectives.
• Manage the biodiversity agenda, manage risk at Groen Sebenza project, and ensure effective stakeholder relationships.
• Manage budget and the implementation of large volume projects at strategic level.
• Manage Human Capital development, and drive change and transformation within Groen Sebenza Project.

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