South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Horticultural Conservation Worker to be based in Roodepoort, Gauteng.
Position: Horticultural Conservation Worker 3 – Estate
Reference Number: GSIS/001/2025
Salary: R155 148.00
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Closing Date: 28 February 2025
Job Details
Division
National Botanical Gardens
Business Unit
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Minimum experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
Government Administration
Job functional area
Other
Job Description
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to render support to maintain the natural areas of the garden (Estate) in terms of fire, perimeter, erosion and invasive control.
This position requires a Grade 10, Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 2 with 3 years of work experience in the relevant field, OR Grade 12, Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 4 with 2 years of work experience in the relevant field. A Higher Education Qualification, Job Specific Qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF 5 will be an added advantage.
The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: knowledge of basic conservation, alien invasive control, fence maintenance, plants and horticultural motorised equipment e.g. Chain saw, Ride on lawn mower; Brush-cutter etc.
Key Performance Responsibilities include:
- Attend to alien and invasive control and herbicide application.
- Attend to perimeter fence maintenance.
- Attend to reinstatement, infrastructure maintenance and veld fire control
- Provide customer Service; and
- Assist in risk and safety management.
Please Note:
1) Only online applications will be accepted and applications must be accompanied by a 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
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 Ms Martha Pilusa on Tel: +27 (0)12 002 5341 for any queries related to seeking clarity on this position.
Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified ID, qualifications must be submitted online
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.
Closing Date: 28 February 2025
How To Apply
Apply Here: Horticultural Conservation Worker 3 – Estate