SANBI offers basic annual salary of R216 417.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits. 
Reference Number: HR/2024/011

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to provide administrative support to the Training Unit in terms of WIL student programmes, internships, postgraduate studentships and staff studies.

This position requires a Grade 10, job specific qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 2 with 5 years of work experience in the relevant field or a Grade 12, job specific qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF 4 with 4 years of work experience in the relevant field.  Higher education qualification/diploma, or equivalent qualification at NQF 5.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: communication skills (both verbal and written), planning and organizing, interpersonal skills and computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel). Previous experience in working on student and intern programme will be advantageous.

 Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Capture and collate applications for WIL student programme, internships, postgraduate studentship
• and postdoctoral fellowships;
• Monitor WIL and internship programme in terms of attendance, work plans, assessment and mentor support;
• Collate staff bursary applications and update study progresses;
• Review monthly expenditure against budget; and
• Digitize archival records.

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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.

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.  

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.

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.