Biodiversity Evidence Eco-Monitors: Semi-Skilled Labour Category

Area	Number of positions
Capricorn District Municipality	4
Mopani District Municipality	5
Sekhukhune District Municipality	3
Vhembe District Municipality	5
Waterberg District Municipality	3

 The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a dependable, hard-working and self- motivated individuals to effectively assist the Directorate on Biodiversity Evidence’s (DBE) effort with the monitoring and collecting data on invasive species.

The successful candidates must have sound interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate in English and any  other official languages (read and write). The successful candidates must be willing to work independently as well as in a team.

Applicants must have minimum Grade 12. A higher certificate or degree will be an added advantage. Furthermore, applicants must be South African Citizens and reside within the local municipality in the Limpopo Province (proof of residence is required i.e. letter from the Ward Committee/ traditional authority or utility bill).  Applicants must be physically and medically fit to do manual labour. Ideally, the applicants must have experience in any of the areas listed below.

Key responsibilities:

Among other duties, the successful candidates will be expected to perform manual labour including to:

• Collect data on occurrence and management of plants along roadsides;
• Document the community’s knowledge of invasive species;
• Monitor the emergence of alien plants along roadsides;
• Conduct awareness at schools and community gatherings about invasive species; and
• Execute administrative duties where necessary.

Contact Mr Moleseng Moshobane on 012 843 5013 or preferably, forward the completed application form and a 2-page CV via e-mail to: epwp@sanbi.org.za Failure to submit the requested information shall result  in your application not being considered. Postal/Hand  delivery applications are to be sent to the address below:

Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden Office
451 Garden Route
Thohoyandou, 0950

Between 8:00 – 16:00 Weekdays

In line with the EPWP, these positions aim to target women, youth and disabled persons. SANBI reserves the right not to fill 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 their applications unsuccessful.