Assistant Director: Office of Head of Branch (ERRATUM)

The South African National Biodiversity Institute is looking for a highly motivated individual to provide coordination, reporting, project and logistical support to the Office of the Head of Branch: BS&PA on the work being undertaken at Branch level.

This position requires a degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Natural Sciences or an equivalent and relevant qualification at NQF 7. An Honours or equivalent degree at NQF 8 will be an added advantage This position also requires a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience, 3 of which should be in supervisory position(s).

The following competencies are required: excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; advanced report writing skills; knowledge about human resources, compliance, procurement  and financial management within the context of a Public Entity; project coordination and project management knowledge and skills; planning and organising skills; and computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools (including Ms Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook). General knowledge about conservation and biodiversity will be an added advantage. Candidates should be in possession of a valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel nationally and internationally.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate, manage and report on projects for the Office of the Head of Branch: BS&PA;
• Ensure efficient execution of administrative, secretarial and logistical duties; and
• Ensure effective financial management and compliance;

Application process

1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

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

4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall 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 be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Ms Kaashiefa Bassier on 021 799 8878/8800 for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via an e-mail to recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za.

Postal applications must be addressed to:

Deputy Director: Human Resources Operations
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Private Bag X7
Claremont
7735

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.