Artisan

(Salary Level 05)
Conservation Gardens and Tourism Division

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires the services of a hardworking and self- motivated individual to render support on maintenance and development of the Pretoria National Botanical Garden.

The prospective candidate must be in possession of a Grade 10 with a trade test certificate in brick laying or plumbing, enhanced by at least 2–5 years relevant working experience. Knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing and electrical knowledge, workshop tools and machinery will be added advantage. The candidate must have sound interpersonal relations, good spoken and written command of English (read and write) and one other official language. The successful appointees must be able to perform weekend, public holiday, and standby duties as and when required. The candidate must be have a valid Code B drivers’ license with (1) one year’s practical driving experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement the Garden’s approved infrastructure and maintenance projects and plans (benches, roof gutters, garden signs etc)
• Responsible for Garden assets and stock issued
• Manage project execution for selected projects.
• Provide customer service (including supervisors, team members or visitors)
• Comply with Occupational Health & Safety regulations.

SANBI offers an annual salary of R163 563.00 and additional fringe benefits.

Please do not apply online for this position. Please send your application to: recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za.

Please Note:

1) An application form  must accompany 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 (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 and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information 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 Ms Ethel Mokgoko on 012 843 5214 or, preferably, forward the completed application form , a letter, certified copies of qualification and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or fax 012 843 5222.  Postal applications are to be addressed to the Assistant Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X101, Pretoria, 0001.

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 their applications unsuccessful.