Senior Machine Operator X2

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires the services of a hardworking and self-motivated individuals to render support to the maintenance and development of garden grounds.

The successful candidate must have had training in being a brush cutter, Push Mower operator or have a certificate in horticultural machinery and sound interpersonal skills. The ability to communicate in English (read, and write) and having a keen interest in gardening are specific requirements, as well as 1-2 years’ relevant experience working with machinery.

The candidates must have experience working with power machinery. Working to a high standard to keep all areas worked maintained and tidy in accordance with good health and safety policies. The candidates must be able to work independently as well as in a team.

The applicants must be able to use a variety of equipment and tools which require physical labour and working outdoors, sometimes under adverse conditions as well as working with chemicals that may be poisonous/ toxic. The candidates are expected to work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and standby duties as and when required.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain lawn grass around poles, trees banks and edging of flowerbeds.
• Identify and manually or chemically remove the unwanted plants (opportunistic weeds), alien weeds on the estate.
• Act in a professional and responsible manner towards customers(including supervisors, team members or visitors)
• Manage stock, equipment and ensure compliance with asset control measures.
• Comply with basic Health and Safety regulations.
• Identify possible risks (fire, theft, pollution, Invasive weeds, security problems and dangerous animals to the Garden.

SANBI offers an all-inclusive annual salary package ranging from R113 722.00 to R159 212.00

Please Note:
1) An application form 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 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 Mr. Mzekelo Mpatani on 012 843 5229 or, preferably, forward the completed application form, a motivational letter, concise CV, certified copies of qualification and ID 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.

Candidates are expected to be available for 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.