Assistant Director: Administration and Support

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires an enthusiastic, dedicated, professional and responsible person to support the Corporate Services Division in managing administrative processes.

The successful candidate must be in a possession of a three year tertiary qualification in Public Management or equivalent qualification, enhanced by 5 years’ experience in facility management, of which 3 years should be at supervisory level.

The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the Public service environment and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations. Relevant experience in the maintenance of buildings will be an added advantage. Furthermore, it is essential that the suitable candidate must be in possession of a valid unendorsed Code B driver’s licence and proficient in MS Office, PowerPoint, Access and Excel.

The responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage and coordinate switchboard/frontline services;
• Manage registry, postal, messenger and delivery services;
• Administer income and expenditure of the Property Management Unit budget;
• Manage cleaning services providers;
• Manage maintenance of facilities in the Pretoria National Botanical Garden campus
• Liaise with tenants on the campus
• Manage the fleet vehicles
• Management of staff

SANBI offers an annual salary of R356 289.00. In addition SANBI offers fringe benefits.

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 will 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) 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 Mr Steve Mahlangu on (012) 843 5217 or, preferably, forward the completed application form a motivational letter, certified copies of qualifications, ID, Drivers License and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za.  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 that their applications are unsuccessful.