12 month contract
1x Bews Herbarium, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg (12 month contract) Reference: NSCF/2018/006
1x Agricultural Research Council (ARC), Onderstepoort Veterinary Research, Pretoria (12 month contract) Reference: NSCF/2018/007
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires the services of efficient and enthusiastic persons with an interest in and knowledge of biodiversity collection curation to support the National Science Collections Facility (NSCF) by contributing to the integration of specimens into collections, specifically preserved plant specimens at the Bews Herbarium, UKZN, Pietermaritzburg, and ticks at the ARC at ARC, Onderstepoort in Pretoria.
The position requires candidates to have a three year tertiary qualification in biology enhanced by a minimum of two years’ relevant experience or Grade 12 with a minimum of five years’ experience related to biodiversity collection curation. The incumbent must demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and exceptional accuracy with capturing data, and must be proficient in MS Excel and be willing to work as part of a team. Experience in the use of Specify or BRAHMS software will be an advantage.
Key responsibilities
- Physical curation of specimens which includes sorting and preparation of specimens, labels and cover sheets
- Filing of specimens in the correct place in the collection
- Checking the specimens against specimen records in the BRAHMS or Specify database
- Adding information and images to the BRAHMS or Specify database where gaps have been identified.
SANBI offers an all-inclusive annual salary of R269 077.59 p.a.
Please do not apply online for this position. Please send your application 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 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. William Mahlangu on 012 843 5216 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.
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.
Closes: Tuesday, 30 October 2018
Location: Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria