The Board of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals to serve as Expert Members on the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). SANBI is a Schedule 3A Public Entity under the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) established in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA), 10 of 2004.
SANBI leads and coordinates research, monitors and reports on the state of Biodiversity in South Africa, provides biodiversity knowledge and information, provides planning and policy advice, and pilots best practice management models in partnership with various stakeholders. SANBI also leads the human capital development strategy for the biodiversity sector and manages the National Zoological and Botanical Gardens as “windows” to South Africa’s Biodiversity for enjoyment and education.
The Research, Development and Innovation Committee (RD&I) has been established by the Board and its mandate is subject to the provisions of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act and any other applicable law or regulatory provision.
The key responsibilities of the RD&I Committee, amongst others, are focused on reviewing compliance with the mandate, specifically with regards to the following:
- Research and policy support;
- Conservation and tourism;
- Transformation, ethics and good corporate citizenship.
To fulfil the objectives of the RD&I Committee, there is a need to obtain a mixed set of competencies, experiences, and skills to strengthen and further enhance the delivery of the overall functions of the Board of SANBI.
The Board is seeking experts with a high degree of integrity, ethical leadership, professional competence, and are suitable to serve on the RD&I Committee by virtue of their qualifications and experience in the following disciplines:
- Commercialisation in conservation and tourism or a related sector
- Social Facilitation
- Strategic Knowledge Services
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant experience in the public, private or non-governmental sector. Applicants must have a degree. A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
The applicants must provide the following:
A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) supported by a motivation on why you are suitable to serve on the RD&I Committee of SANBI; certified proof of academic qualifications; and an identity document (ID). The CV must include the following information: physical and postal addresses; telephone and e-mail address; previous experience quoting dates, and organisations concerned.
Preference will be given to candidates whose appointments will enhance the diversity of skills, gender, youth, and disability representivity.
Applications must be addressed to:
Ms Lebogang Ralepeli
Address: Pretoria National Botanical Garden, Biodiversity Building, 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria
Postal address: Private Bag X101, Silverton, 0184
E-mail: L.Ralepeli@sanbi.org.za
Enquiries:
Ms Lebogang Ralepeli
E-mail: L.Ralepeli@sanbi.org.za
Cell: 082 9212550
The SANBI Board reserves the right not to appoint applicants to the Research, Development and Innovation Committee.