Office Manager to the Chief Director: Biosystematics, Research & Collections

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly-motivated, dedicated, professional and responsible individual to provide efficient and effective support to the Chief Director: Biosystematics, Research & Collections.

The successful candidate must be in possession of a three year National Diploma or Degree in Office Management and Technology, Business Administration/Management, Public Administration/Management, enhanced by a minimum of 2 - 5 years’ relevant working experience in secretarial and or office management. Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint and Excel is very essential. A code 8 driver’s licence is a requirement.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Project and Financial Management. This includes establishing and maintaining an expenditure tracker; compiling composite financial and project reports from all cost centres in the Division.
• Render coordination, liaison, logistical and secretariat support services; make travel and meeting arrangements; and render effective office management.
• Compliance and procurement processing; replenish office consumables in compliance with applicable prescripts/policies.
• Compliance to Health and Safety regulations.

In addition to the aforementioned requirements, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality, sound interpersonal relations and have an excellent spoken and written command of English as well as a passion in working with a diverse group of people.

SANBI offers an annual salary of R281 418.00. In addition SANBI offers fringe benefits (Salary Level 08).

Please note:

1) Applications must be accompanied by a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum requirements are met, as well as the names and contact details of at least three referees.
2) A skills test will be conducted as part of the selection process. 

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 Mr Steve Mahlangu on 012 843 5217 or, preferably, forward the completed application form, a letter and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or fax 012 843 5222. Postal applications are to be addressed to the Assistant Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X101, Pretoria, 0001.

Please do not apply online for this vacancy.

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.