An opportunity is available for supervisor participants to participate in a short-term programme focusing on garden maintenance and environmental support. The programme is implemented by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).
The successful candidates must be willing to work independently as well as in a team. Preference will be given to applicants in possession of the following qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Management/Nature Conservation/Horticulture. Some experience in supervising a team will be an added advantage.
Applicants must be South African Citizens and reside within the local municipality where the garden is based (proof of residence required i.e. letter from the ward committee/ traditional authority or utility bill). An applicant must be physically and medically fit to do manual labour.
Key responsibilities
Among other duties, the successful candidates will be expected to perform manual labour including:
- Supervision of the unskilled and skilled labour
- Managing workflows
- Reports on project progress
- Ensuring compliance to safety
- Resolves team disputes
| Garden | Reference number | Number of positions | Application delivery address
08h00 - 16h00 Weekdays |
| Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden | FGP/WSNBG/2026 | 1 | Walter Sisulu NBG, End Of Malcolm Rd, Poortview, Roodeport, Gauteng
Ms Nondumiso Magija, (086) 100 1278 |
| Lowveld National Botanical Garden | FGP/LNBG/2026 | 1 | Lowveld NBG, Botanical Garden Ent Road (Off Madiba Drive), Riversider, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga
Mr Carona Mathipa, (013) 752 5531 |
| Free State National Botanical Garden | FGP/FSNBG/2026 | 3 | Free State NBG, Rayton Road, Off Dan Pienaar Drive, R702, Bloemfontein
Mr. Lufuno Nenungwi, (051) 436 3530 |
Application procedure
1) Complete and submit the the SANBI application form (also obtainable from our Garden Offices) accompanied by a two-page CV via e-mail to epwp@sanbi.org.za or post/hand deliver your application to the address listed above.
2) Use the correct reference number to the position applying for.
Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.
In line with the EPWP, the position aims to target women, youth and disabled persons. SANBI reserves the right not to fill these positions.
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.
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.
Contacts
Walter Sisulu NBG
Ms Nondumiso Magija
Tel.: 086 100 1278
Lowveld NBG
Mr Carona Mathipa
Tel.: 013 752 5531
Free State NBG
Mr. Lufuno Nenungwi
Tel.: 051 436 3530
Closes: Friday, 10 July 2026
Job type: Fixed-term contract ending on 31 March 2027
Salary: R250 per day
Location: Roodepoort, Mbombela & Bloemfontein