Principal Supervisor: Garden (2 Positions)

Reference Number: GKBC/2025/015

SANBI offers basic annual salary of R228 321.00

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individuals to effectively assist with all functions relating to the cultivation and maintenance of superior quality indigenous plants in the Garden by implementing the maintenance and development plan of each area. The supervisor will manage staff and maintenance of equipment used and deliver professional client services, in order to help accomplish the overall goals and objectives of the Garden.

This position requires a Grade 10, job specific qualification, or equivalent qualification with NQF 2 with 5 years of work experience in the relevant field, or a Grade 12, job specific qualification, or equivalent qualification with NQF 4 with 4 years of work experience in the relevant field. Higher certificate 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: comprehensive knowledge and understanding of garden development, planning, maintenance, conservation, landscaping, and supervision of garden team members; knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks related to garden development, planning, maintenance, conservation, landscaping, and supervision of garden team members; good planning, organizing, interpersonal, time management, and problem solving skills; excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) will be advantageous.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Ensure garden development, planning, and maintenance and conservation;
• Assist with conservation and management of living collections;
• Ensure Garden team members perform in accordance with their job profiles;
• Assist with effective management of Garden resources, materials, and risks; and
• Ensure for proper internal & external customer service delivery.

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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.