Curation Assistant

Natural Science Collections Facility

(Salary level 04) 6 month contract

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires the services of an efficient and enthusiastic person with an interest in plants and herbaria to support the National Science Collections Facility by contributing to imaging of herbarium specimens at the Selmar Schonland Herbarium in Grahamstown.

The position requires the candidate to have at least a matric certificate enhanced by a minimum of one year of experience related to digitisation / imaging of herbarium specimens. The incumbent must demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, exceptional accuracy in recording data and care in handling delicate herbarium specimens.

Key responsibilities:

• Imaging of herbarium specimens
• Labelling of images
• Uploading of images onto a central repository

SANBI offers an all-inclusive annual salary of R187 416.00 p a.

Please do not apply online for this position. E-mail applications to: recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za

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 may 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. William Mahlangu on 012 843 5216 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.