Handyman

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires the services of a hardworking and self-motivated individual to assist with new building developments and maintenance of existing structures, buildings, irrigation and associated infrastructure at the Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden located in Worcester.

The successful candidate must be in possession of at least a grade 10 certificate and have sound interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate in English (read and write) with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant working experience in the construction and building environment.

The successful candidate must be able to assist with irrigation repairs, plumbing, painting, plastering, paving, brick- laying, tiling and general building maintenance as well as being able to work independently as well as in a small team.

The candidate must be able to communicate well and understand technical concepts in building, maintenance and the development of infrastructure. The incumbent must be prepared to do hard physical work in various environments,  work on elevated places, do a lot of walking, carrying and work in noisy areas and will be exposed to hot sunny conditions. The incumbent may have to perform weekend, public holiday and standby duties as and when required.  

The responsibilities include:

• Assist with the execution of building renovations, infrastructure maintenance and development projects, i.e. – roof repairs, painting, plastering, tiling, plumbing, paving, irrigation repairs, carpentry, welding etc.;
• Assist with specifying, ordering and fetching of building material and maintenance goods and assist with keeping record of such in the workshop;
• Lead and supervise a small 2 man team and assist other members of staff with general teamwork activities
• Maintain and assist in the servicing of machines, tools and equipment;
• Regularly assist in stock, assets, and quality control of all infrastructure, tools, equipment etc.;
• Maintain and help to manage the workshop in an orderly, safe, secure and neat manner;
• Comply with the Health and Safety policy (safe use of equipment, tools and machinery).

SANBI offers an annual salary of R115 437.00 with 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 skills 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, 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.