Estate Manager, Grade 5

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage the estate, facility and support service functions of the garden like the buildings, workshop, machinery and fleet management.

This position requires an advanced diploma or degree in Nature Conservation,  or equivalent and relevant  qualification at NQF 7. A relevant postgraduate degree at NQF level 8 or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage. This position also requires a minimum of 6 years’ working experience in Conservation, Estate and Facility Management in an eco-tourism environment.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: experience/exposure to tourism, nature based tourism, management, urban conservation, wildland fires; understanding of national and global biodiversity conservation, alien invasive control; knowledge of legislation pertaining to biodiversity conservation; knowledge of the management of organisational finance; project management knowledge and skills; and knowledge of Government Human Resources, procurement and financial management policies. The candidate must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence and must be willing to travel.

Key performance responsibilities include:

• Manage the estate and biodiversity management;
• Ensure the production of compost and mulch;
• Provide effective facility management and maintenance;
• Provide and manage facility;
• Manage fleet machinery, store and workshop management;
• Drive human management; and
• Support health, safety and risk management services.

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 Mzekelo Mpatani on (012) 843 5229 for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via an e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za

Postal applications are to be addressed to:

Assistant Director: Human Resources Operations
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Private Bag x101
Silverton
0184

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.