Job Openings at South African National Biodiversity Institute

• This position requires a degree in Horticulture or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF 7. A postgraduate qualification in Horticulture or equivalent at NQF 8 will be an added advantage.
• This position also requires 6 years’ experience in the relevant field of Horticulture, of which 3 years’ must be in a supervisory position(s) as a practicing Horticulturist.
• The position is responsible for curating and cultivating  a wide range of South African plants and herbaceous perennials with the following key competencies for the candidate to be successful in this position: excellent knowledge and understanding of indigenous horticulture maintenance and conservation are essential; knowledge of propagation procedures, protocols and processes, practical experience and knowledge of propagation facilities,
• knowledge of field collecting and plant introduction and care, competent in long term curation and maintenance of living plant collections, understanding landscaping using fynbos and natural design elements, leading and managing a team of conservation workers in the garden and nursery collections, knowledgeable and experience with working with conservation stakeholders, advanced planning, organizing, and problem solving skills; ability to work under pressure whilst being safety conscious; excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; excellent computer literacy with MS tools will be advantageous. The possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Conduct garden display and living collections operations planning, maintenance and development;
• Lead the management of people and maintain high levels of performance
• Manage the coordination of curation of living collections in both the garden and collections nursery;
• Promote & participate in horticultural, plant conservation, and research projects; and
• Conduct planning, coordination and implementation of projects to promote the mission of SANBI and Kirstenbosch.

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• This position requires a degree in Office Management/Public Administration/Human Resources Management or equivalent and relevant qualification at NQF 7.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent and relevant qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage.
• This position also requires 4 years of relevant work experience.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Manage the Office of the General Manager: Human Resources;
• Support the General Manager: Human Resources in all Human Resources functions;
• Manage finances, budget and track expenditure in the Office of the General Manager: Human Resources;
• Liaise with Heads of Divisions, SANBI Senior and Top Management;
• Manage procurement and provide compliance support to the Office of the General Manager: Human Resources; and
• Provide administrative support in all human resources matters to the Office of the General Manager: Human Resources and its two Directorates.