Senior Auxiliary Service Officer: General Maintenance

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to assist the Senior Artisan in the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure and to help with development of new infrastructure to approved building standards.

This position requires a Grade 12, or equivalent NQF 4 qualifications. Higher Education Qualification at NQF 5 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 5 years of experience in Artisanship.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: extensive experience in facilities management, plumbing, and irrigation; in-depth knowledge of plumbing; comprehensive knowledge about buildings, and approval of building standards; extensive knowledge on the irrigation system; advanced knowledge of project management; good knowledge of government human resources, procurement, and financial management policies, procedures, and processes; advanced planning, organizing, and problem solving skills; ability to work under pressure whilst being safety conscious; excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) will be advantageous. The possession of a valid driver’s license with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.

Key Performance Responsibilities:

• Attend to activities and functions related repair of infrastructure and maintenance;
• Provide control of items in store and to ensure safe working of tools;
• Attend to activities and functions related to Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHASA) compliance; and
• Provide internal and external client services.

Application procedure

1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favorably 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 authorized 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.

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.

Contact Mr Mzekelo Mpatani on Tel: +27 (0)12 843 5229 for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via an e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za.

Postal applications must be addressed to:
Assistant Director: Human Resources Operations
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.