Senior Supervisor

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to effectively manage and develop all areas of the garden, overseeing the wellbeing and smooth operation of the garden team by managing staff and directing the day-to-day operations at the Hantam National Botanical Garden. Daily maintenance work will be concentrated wherever the need is greatest across all sections of the garden.

This position requires Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with NQF 4. Higher Education Qualification at NQF 5 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 2 years’ of garden and maintenance and leadership experience.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: comprehensive knowledge and understanding of garden development, planning, maintenance, conservation, landscaping, and supervision of garden team members are essential; knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks related to garden development, planning, maintenance, conservation, landscaping, and supervision and training of garden team members is essential; proven ability to work under pressure whilst being quality and safety conscious is essential; good planning, organizing, interpersonal, time management, and problem solving skills; excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) will be advantageous.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Ensure effective maintenance of the estate;
• Effective estate facilities management;
• Ensure provisioning of health and safety services;
• Ensure effective resource management;
• Assist with customer services; and
• Support People Management Administration and Human Capital.

Application procedure

1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A competency 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 shall result in your application not being considered. 

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 recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za.

Postal applications must 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 must consider their applications unsuccessful.

Enquiries:
Ms Zena Apollis
Tel: +27 (0)21 7998645