Forestry Greening Programme (Unskilled Labour) – Region 1

National Botanical Gardens Division

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires the services of hardworking and self-motivated individuals to render support for the maintenance and development of garden grounds and flowerbeds.

The successful candidates must be willing to work independently as well as in a team. The nature of these positions requires hard and physical labour. Applicants must be S.A Citizens and reside within the local municipality where the garden is based (proof of residence required i.e. letter from the ward committee/ traditional authority or utility bill). An applicant must be physically and medically fit to do manual labour.

Key reponsibilities:

Among other duties, the successful candidates will be expected to perform manual labour including:

• Propagation of trees
• Maintenance of trees
• Collection and cleaning of tree seeds

Garden	Reference number:	Number of positions	Application Delivery Address and Contact details 08:00 – 16:00 Weekdays
Free State National Botanical Garden	FGP/FSNBG/2025	5	Free State NBG, Rayton Road, Off Dan Pienaar Drive, R702, Bloemfontein Mr. Lufuno Nenungwi, (051) 436 3530
Kwa-Zulu Natal National Botanical Garden	FGP/KZN/2025	5	Kwazulu-Natal NBG, 2 Swartkops Rd, Prestbury, Pietermaritzburg, KZN Ms Sthembile Zondi, (033) 344 3585
Lowveld National Botanical Garden	FGP/LNBG/2025	5	Lowveld NBG, Botanical Garden Ent Road (Off Madiba Drive), Riversider, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga Mr Carona Mathipa, (013) 752 5531
Pretoria National Botanical Garden	FGP/PNBG/2025	5	Pretoria NBG (Garden Office), 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brumerria, Pretoria, Gauteng Ms Refilwe Malatji, (012) 843 5071
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden	FGP/WSNBG/2025	5	Walter Sisulu NBG, End Of Malcolm Rd, Poortview, Roodeport, Gauteng Ms Nondumiso Magija, (086) 100 1278

To apply for the positions:

1) Complete and submit the the SANBI application form (obtainable from our Garden Offices) accompanied by a two page CV via e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or post/hand deliver your application the address listed above.

2) Use the correct reference number to the position applying for.

Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.

In line with the EPWP, the position aims to target women, youth and disabled persons. SANBI reserves the right not to fill these positions.

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.

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI.