Candidate Technical Assistant at South African National Biodiversity Institute

• This position requires a Grade 10 Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 2 with 3 years’ relevant experience or Grade 12, Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 4, with two (2) years’ experience in the relevant field of infrastructure maintenance and/or solid waste collection.  A Higher Education Qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF 5 will be an added advantage.
• The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in English (read and write); willingness to learn and take instruction, ability to working in a team and independently, training in brick laying and painting; knowledge of solid waste collection, sorting and disposal; use of  various hand tools, equipment and machinery. The possession of a valid code C1 driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Assist in operational functions, and projects;
• Assist in the completion of generalist tasks;
• Assist in Administration and;
• Comply with health and safety requirements.