Technician – Detection and Eradication

Biological Invasions Directorate
Contract Position - ending on 31 March 2020

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires a highly motivated, efficient and enthusiastic person to provide technical support to a programme focused on invasive alien species.

This position requires the successful candidate to be in possession of a 3 year Degree or National Diploma in an appropriate Biological Science discipline enhanced by minimum of 2 years’ relevant working experience.  The successful candidate will be required to work systematically and demonstrate an ability to plan and conduct field trips. It is essential for the incumbent to have sound computer skills and experience in MS Office, good presentation and scientific writing skills.

The successful incumbent must demonstrate the ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations and have an excellent spoken and written command of English, be analytical and problem solving skills.  Ability to take initiative, function independently and work well as part of team. It is essential that the candidate be in possession of a valid (unendorsed) Code B drivers license plus proven driving experience and be willing to travel nationally.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support to the regional unit (manage field trips, awareness raising, scientific literature searches);
• Assist with research on invasive species and management a plant record database and a spotter database and network;
• Responsible for data co-ordination for the regional unit;
• Collect plants and contribute to new plant records;
• Support general management of regional unit (finances and administration).

SANBI offers an all-inclusive annual salary package of R332 190.75.  

Please do not apply online for this position. Please send your application to: recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za

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 competency test may 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 0865899569. Postal applications are to be addressed to the 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.