Administration Clerk

SANBI is seeking to appoint highly motivated administrators nationally to provide basic administrative support to the national and zoological gardens in South Africa.  These responsibilities  will include human resources administration, assets dispatch and verification, procurement, financial administration and to ensure effective and smooth administration of PYEI Projects.

This position requires the successful candidate to be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification with NQF level 4.  An NQF level 5 certificate equivalent qualification in administration will be an added advantage. The applicants must have minimum of 1 year relevant working experience in an administration support role. The successful candidate must possess planning, problem solving and decision making skills, the ability to establish priorities to meet deadlines and adapt as they change as well as respect for strict compliance and confidentiality. It is essential for the incumbent to have sound computer skills and experience in MS Office.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations and have an excellent

spoken and written command of English, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Shortlisted candidates must meet the minimum requirements, reside in the municipal area of the city/town within which the position has been advertised and submit all the supporting documents as listed below.  Failure to submit all the requirement information will lead to an unsuccessful application.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial and procurement support to PYEI project funding
• Assist with HR functions for staff such as  attendance register, leave records, timesheet management etc;
• Assist with coordinating diaries for meetings/workshops, plan events for the project;
• Keep proper records of all appropriate electronic and physical information relevant to the projects.

Please Note:
1) To apply please fill in the online application form and send the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met and  these to be sent to the recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A skills test may be conducted as part of the selection process

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

4) Applicant must also provide proof of residence within Local Municipality where the project is based.

5) Failure to submit the requested information and correct reference number may 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 currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Mrs. Kaashiefa Bassier on 0217998878 or, preferably, complete the online application form and send motivational letter, certified copies of qualifications, ID, and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za

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 that their applications are unsuccessful.