Office Manager: Office of the Chief Financial Officer
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Pretoria, Gauteng
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Posted 07 November 2025 - Closing Date 25 November 2025

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Job Description

Reference Number: AFIN/002/2025

SANBI offers a basic annual salary of R397 116.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits


SANBI is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly-motivated, dedicated, professional and responsible individual to provide administrative, logistical, financial, and professional services, including project and event-related services, to the office of the Chief Financial Officer


This position requires a degree in Office Management, Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF 7. Postgraduate qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 4 years of work experience in the relevant field.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: Extensive experience in managing the office of the senior executive; Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act requirements and National Treasury Regulations is essential; Ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations and to work in a methodical manner is essential; Project management training/courses and comprehensive experience in formal project management implementation methodologies will be an added advantage; excellent business management skills; planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills; excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; report writing skills, people management skills, excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms. Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, and Outlook) will be advantageous. The possession of a valid driver’s license with at least one year of practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential. 


Key Performance Responsibilities include:
  • Coordinate and manage financial, budget, procurement, and compliance-related matters to  support the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Director SCM and Asset Management;
  • Coordinate office-related projects and programs for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer; and
  • Provide logistical support and secretarial services to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
Please note:
  1. Only online applications will be accepted and applications must be accompanied by 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.

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.

Contact Ms Lehlohonolo Mbele on 012 002 5350 for any queries related to seeking clarity on this position.

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