Part-time Worker

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and responsible person to assist with the development and implementation of the Biodiversity Education and Empowerment Programmes at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

This position requires a Grade 12 certificate with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in environmental education.  The incumbent must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of MS Office programmes.

The position requires a confident communicator who is able to relate well with learners, educators and community members and have good interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, report-writing, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills.

The candidate should show an understanding of the Department of Basic Education’s Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and have proven experience in working co-operatively as part of a team. The successful candidate must have good spoken and written communication skills in English and one other official language of the Western Cape.

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the development, implementation and coordination of the Biodiversity Education Programme.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and coordination of the Awareness-raising Programme.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of teaching and learning resource materials for the programmes.
• Perform administrative duties and ensure personal and professional development.

Please note:

1) An application form obtainable from our offices 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 will 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, or forward the completed application form, a letter and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za or fax 0865 899 569.

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.