Horticultural Conservation Worker X2

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individuals to responsible for Maintenance of garden flower beds and cultivation of plants material for display and conservation.

This position requires a Grade12, or equivalent at NQF Level 4. Relevant Higher Education Qualification at NQF 5 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 2 years’ experience in Horticultural and garden maintenance.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: Interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate in English (read and write); Horticulture Training Knowledge in any garden related maintenance work, Use of pesticides and insecticides. 

Key performance responsibilities include:

• Provide Support in garden planning, development and maintenance;
• Propagate plants and nursery maintenance;
• Assist in managing equipment and tools;
• Support internal and external clients; and
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.

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 authorised 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.

Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications must be submitted via an e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za.

Postal applications must be addressed to:

Assistant Director: Human Resources,
South African National Biodiversity Institute,
Private Bag X101,
Pretoria,
0001

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.

Enquiries:
Mr John Sihlangu
Tel: +27 (0)12 843 5009