Candidate Auxiliary Service Officer

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individuals to assist the Senior Artisan to ensure that all projects and maintenance requests are completed according to specification within the budget and time frames using quality assurance standards. This position requires a Grade 10 or equivalent at NQF Level 2 with 2 years’ experience in building, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure OR Grade 12 or equivalent at NQF Level 4 with 1 years’ experience in building, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure. Relevant Higher Education Qualification at NQF 5 will be an added advantage. The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: Interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate in English (read and write); ability to work under pressure; service focus; safety conscious; problem solving and a valid code B or C1 driver’s licence (Code C1). Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Assist with construction services at the Garden;
• Maintain infrastructure for Garden;
• Provide support with the maintenance of equipment; and
• Assist in the completion of generalist tasks.

Application procedure:
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.

Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI’s authorized verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI’s website.

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 Mr John Sihlangu on Tel: +27 (0)12 843 5009 for any queries for purposes of clarity.

Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications must be submitted via an e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za. Postal applications must be addressed to: 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 must consider their applications unsuccessful.