The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and responsible person to apply for the following advertised (SANBI) Vacancies:
- Telecom Operator: Receptionist
- Technical Assistant
- Senior Communication Officer
- Horticultural Conservation Worker 2
- Assistant Director: Payroll and Benefits
- Assistant Director: Financial Management
Please Note:
- Only online applications will be accepted and applications must be accompanied by a letter motivating why the applicant should be favorably considered for this (SANBI) Vacancies, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).
- A competency test will be conducted as part of the (SANBI) Vacancies selection process.
- Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.
- Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application for (SANBI) Vacancies not being considered.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for (SANBI) Vacancies. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this positions. 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.
Candidates are expected to be available for (SANBI) Vacancies 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.
Telecom Operator: Receptionist
Job Overview:
Division: Goverance, Risk and Compliance
Business Unit: Corporate Services Operations
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company Primary Industry: Telecommunications
Job Functional Area: Operations
Location: Pretoria
Reference Number: ACSM/006/2024
Basic Annual Salary: R 216 417.00
Job Description:
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and responsible person to represent the organization both telephonically (switchboard) and at the reception desk in a professional manner at all times, provide administrative tasks in the form of telephone accounts, liaise with contracted service providers and IT for fault reporting and other queries, assist staff with faxing, barring, unbarring and bin codes for telephones. All fault reporting/ quotations/ assist setting up voice mail queries/ conference calls.
Requirements:
- Grade 10, job specific qualification, or equivalent qualification with NQF 2 with 5 years of work experience in the relevant field, or
- Grade 12, job specific qualification, or equivalent qualification with NQF 4 with 4 years of work experience in the relevant field.
- Higher Certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF 5 will be an added advantage.
Competencies required for the candidate to be successful in this position:
- Confident and eloquent communicator who is able to communicate well with customers and staff members;
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the telephone switchboard operation;
- Record keeping;
- Good planning, organizing, interpersonal and problem solving skills;
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely,
- Strong listening skills,
- Telephone communication skills;
- Computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, Excel, Internet and Outlook) will be advantageous.
Responsibilities:
- Attend to answering all incoming calls and unanswered extension call via the main switchboard;
- Attend to all fault reporting and orders;
- Provide telephone account administration; and
- Support reception admin duties.
Technical Assistant
Job Overview:
Division: Goverance, Risk and Compliance
Business Unit: Corporate Services Operations
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company Primary Industry: Government Administration
Job Functional Area: Operations
Location: Pretoria
Reference Number: ACSM/002/2024
Basic Annual Salary: R183 279.00
Job Description:
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and responsible person to perform the day-to-day maintenance in order to assist with appearance of the buildings and public areas.
Requirements:
- Grade 10, job specific qualification, or equivalent qualification with NQF 2 with 5 years of work experience in the relevant field, or
- Grade 12, job specific qualification, or equivalent qualification with NQF 4 with 4 years of work experience in the relevant field.
- Higher Certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF 5 will be an added advantage.
Competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position:
- Be able to perform a few well defined tasks in creation, installation and maintenance tasks associated with the following trades; basic carpentry, tiling, building, painting, roofing, and plumbing,
- Ability to create, construct or maintain buildings, structures, features and articles according to the approved plan finalised by the supervisor or the head of section,
- Be able to obtain quotes for building materials against approved budget, be able to use equipment, vehicles and other resources according to operational requirements,
- Draw up a replacement program for machinery, equipment and tools,
- Identify all possible risks and report it to supervisor,
- Ability to work in a team and independently;
- Good communication skills; and basic relevant skills training,
- Be in possession of a valid driver’s license Code C1 with at least one year driving experience.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for general building maintenance/alterations;
- Responsible for purchasing building materials and vehicles;
- Sharing responsibility over workshop;
- Responsible for power tools and safety in workplace; and
- Responsible for first aid, administrative task and comply with OHSA.
Senior Communication Officer
Job Overview:
Division: National Botanical Gardens
Business Unit: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Minimum experience: Associate
Company Primary Industry: Government Administration
Job Functional Area: Other
Location: Cape Town
Basic Annual Salary: R376 413.00
Job Description:
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage the team of information officers and ticket control staff, to provide information and customer service to Kirstenbosch visitors, to manage all garden guides, to organise guided tours of Kirstenbosch for guests of SANBI.
Requirements:
- A degree in Communication Management, Event and Tourism Management, or equivalent qualification with NQF 7.
- A postgraduate degree or equivalent degree at NQF 8 will be an added advantage.
- 4 years’ of relevant work experience.
Competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position:
- Ability to work under pressure,
- Good communication and interpersonal relations skills;
- Project management experience;
- Extensive experience in public relations;
- Sound knowledge of the South African tourism industry;
- Exposure to and/or experience in events, tourism and business environment;
- Artistic inclination (appreciation for the arts and the ability to make judgements on which artistic projects to pursue; ability to make judgements around graphic designs, etc) and
- In possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide professional assistance in communications, media and public relations services;
- Coordinate tour guides;
- Supervise garden and tourism related information;
- Provide induction training;
- Train shuttle car drivers/ guide; and
- Provide Information for filming of documentaries.
Horticultural Conservation Worker 2
Job Overview:
Division: National Botanical Gardens
Business Unit: Lowveld National Botanical Garden
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company Primary Industry: Government Administration
Job Functional Area: Other
Location: Nelspruit
Reference Number: GLOW/002/2024
Basic Annual Salary: R 131 265.000
Job Description:
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to render support to the maintenance of garden flower beds and cultivation of plants material for display and conservation.
Requirements:
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- Grade 10, Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 2 with 2 years of work experience in the relevant field of Horticultural and garden maintenance, OR
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- Grade 12, Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 4 with 1 year of work experience in the relevant field of horticultural and garden maintenance.
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- A Higher Education Qualification, Job Specific Qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF 5 will be an added advantage.
Competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position:
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- Interpersonal skills;
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- Ability to communicate in English (read and write);
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- Knowledge of any garden related maintenance work; and
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- Use of pesticides and insecticides.
Responsibilities:
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- Provide Support in garden planning, development and maintenance;
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- Propagate plants and nursery maintenance;
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- Assist in managing equipment and tools;
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- Support internal and external clients; and
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- Adhere to health and safety requirements.
Assistant Director: Payroll and Benefits
Job Overview:
Division: Financial Management and Reporting
Business Unit: Payroll and Benefits
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company Primary Industry: Government Administration
Job Functional Area: Finance
Location: Cape Town
Basic Annual Salary: R 444 036.00
Job Description:
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for self-motivated individual to ensure SANBI’s employees are remunerated according to agreements and legislation, manage employee’s benefits according to internal policies.
Requirements:
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- Degree in Financial Management, Financial Sciences, Accounting Science or equivalent qualification with NQF 7.
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- Honours or equivalent degree at NQF 8 will be an added advantage.
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- 6 years’ experience in the relevant field, 3 years of which should be in supervisory position(s).
Competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position:
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- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations,
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- Generally Recognised Accounting Practice;
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- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
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- Financial report writing,
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- Some experience in customer service would be an advantage,
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- Possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience will be advantageous as well as a willingness to travel.
Responsibilities:
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- Provide assistance with the compliance and communication regarding remuneration and benefits processes;
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- Manage employee benefits process and compliance and analyse financial information;
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- Manage Personnel and Salaries management system (PERSAL);
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- Oversee payroll processes;
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- Human capital development and transformation; and
- Implement and drive change and transformation.
Assistant Director: Financial Management
Job Overview:
Division: National Botanical Gardens
Business Unit: Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company Primary Industry: Government Administration
Job Functional Area: Finance
Location: Pretoria
Reference Number: GDIR/004/2024
Basic Annual Salary: R552 081.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Job Description:
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated and meticulous temporary individual to ensure compliance with all mandatory finance and donor funded financial management and reporting procedures; including the preparation of budgets, forecasting and monitoring of expenditure and contracts, preparation of financial reports, the submission of financial management reports and deal with audit requests.
Requirements:
- Degree in Financial Management,
- Project Management, or equivalent qualification at NQF 7.
- A postgraduate qualification in Financial Management,
- Project Management or equivalent degree at NQF 8 will be an added advantage.
- 6 years of work experience in relevant field, 3 years of which should be in a supervisory position/s.
Competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position:
- Extensive knowledge on the management of organisational finance;
- Advanced project management knowledge and skills,
- DFFE reporting systems,
- Donor funding knowledge, and contract management;
- Comprehensive knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognized Accounting Practice, financial report writing, people management skills, financial management, supply chain management, corporate governance and risk management skills will be advantageous;
- Proven ability to work under pressure with a diverse team, whilst being quality, cost, and safety conscious is essential;
- Advanced planning, organizing, interpersonal, problem solving, project and event management skills; excellent communication skills (both verbal and written); excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) will be advantageous.
- The possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Manage of current and investment bank accounts;
- Ensure compliance with SCM policy, processes, procedures, PFMA and other National Treasury Regulatory requirements;
- Manage financial records, cashbooks, bank reconciliations and monthly financial reports;
- Manage design and updates of financial reporting systems and schedules;
- Act as a liaison between all stakeholders regarding financial management of infrastructure/garden expansion and other infrastructure projects; and
- Perform financial administrative co-ordination, assistance and support to Curators, Administration Clerks and Implementers on infrastructure and garden expansion projects.
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