Events and Accommodation Coordinator

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to provide support to the Property Management Unit for the purpose of administering and coordinating events, accommodation and staff for the purpose of generating income for SANBI from its assets.

The successful candidate should demonstrate leadership, customer relations, managing staff and contractors and all logistics for guesthouses, student accommodation, corporate and private functions.

This appointment requires the candidate to be in possession of a relevant 3 year tertiary qualification in Event Management or Tourism, enhanced by a minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional proficiency in MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and email.

Furthermore the suitable candidate must be in possession of a valid Code B driver’s licence, as well as be willing to travel nationally. The ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations, attention to detail, as well as highly effective verbal and written communication capabilities are essential. 

Responsibilities include:

• Marketing and customer service initiatives;
• Event and accommodation coordination (manage logistics, a team, liaise with clients, manage updates on website; monthly reports etc.);
• Income generating and cost saving initiatives;
• Collaborate with service providers;
• Manage finance, administrative and lease functions;
• Manage frontline (switchboard) and courier service staff.

SANBI offers an annual salary of R299 709.00 and additional fringe benefits.

Please do not apply online for this position. Please send your application to: recruitmentct@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 competency test may 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 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 Ms Glynnis Webb on (021) 799 8635/8800 or preferably, or forward the completed application form, a letter and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za or fax 0865899569.

Postal applications are to be addressed to:

Deputy Director: Human Resources
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Private Bag X7
Claremont
7735 

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.