Biodiversity Data Technician x6 (18 month contract)

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires the services of efficient and enthusiastic persons with an interest in biodiversity data to support the NSCF by contributing to capturing new specimen data and improving the quality for existing data sets.

The position requires candidates to have a three year tertiary qualification in biology or geography enhanced by a minimum of two years relevant experience or Grade 12 with a minimum of five years’ experience related to biodiversity specimen records (data capture, cleaning, geo-referencing). These incumbents must demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and exceptional accuracy in capturing data, must be proficient in MS Excel and be willing to work as part of a team. Skills such as touch typing and GIS will be an added advantage.

Key responsibilities: 

• Capture of specimen data from labels (may be hand written or typed)
• Data quality checking
• Using geo-referencing tools to identify locality co-ordinates
• Mapping data to identify potential errors in records.

SANBI offers an all-inclusive annual salary of R251 474.46.

Please note:

1) An application form (obtainable from our Offices or SANBI website www.sanbi.org 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, 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 Mr. John Sihlangu on 012 843 5009 or, preferably, forward the completed application form, a cover letter, certified copies of qualifications, ID, drivers licence 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.

Please do not apply online for this position.

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.