Job Description

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and responsible person to assist with the development and implementation of the Biodiversity Education and Public Engagement Programmes at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

This position requires a Grade 12 certificate with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in environmental education. The incumbent must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of MS Office programmes.

The position requires a confident communicator who is able to relate well with learners, educators and community members and has good interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, report-writing, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills. The candidate should show an understanding of the Department of Basic Education's Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and have proven experience in working co-operatively as part of a team. The successful candidate must have good spoken and written communication skills in English and one other official language of the Western Cape.

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the development, implementation and coordination of the Kids in Garden Programme;
• Contribute to the development, implementation and coordination of the Awareness-raising Programme;
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of teaching and learning resource materials for the programmes and;
• Perform administrative duties and ensure personal and professional development.

Application procedure:

1) An application form 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.

Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI's authorized verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI's website.

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 Koketso Mochoele on Tel: +27 (0)21 799 8737/8800 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 via an e-mail to

Postal applications must be addressed to:

Deputy Director: Human Resources
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Private Bag X7
Claremont
7735

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 must consider their applications unsuccessful.

Closes: Friday, 23 February 2024
Job type: Fixed-term contract, ending 31 Dec 2025
Salary: R88.47 per hour (with annual cost of living increases per year)
Location: Cape Town

ABOUT SANBI

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) contributes to South Africa's sustainable development by facilitating access to biodiversity data, generating information and knowledge, building capacity, providing policy advice, showcasing and conserving biodiversity in its national botanical and zoological gardens.

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