The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is leading the implementation of a project entitled “Scaling up Ecosystem-based Approaches to managing climate-intensified disaster risks in vulnerable regions of South Africa” (the Eco-DRR project). The USD 40.1 million project is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), with cofinancing from SANBI, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), for a period of 8 years from 2025 to 2033. The goal of the project is to improve the resilience of communities that are vulnerable to climate change-exacerbated floods, droughts and wildfires through the implementation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation and Eco-Disaster Risk Reduction measures. SANBI is looking for a self-motivated individual to render administrative and logistical support to the Adaptation Policy and Resourcing Division in overseeing SANBI’s GCF projects.

 

This position requires a national diploma in Public Management, Project Management, Financial Management, Business Administration (with a finance or project stream)equivalent qualification at NQF 6 with 4 years of work experience in the relevant field or a degree in Public Management, Project Management, Financial Management, Business Administration (with a finance or project stream) or equivalent qualification at NQF 7 with 2 years of work experience in the relevant field.  Postgraduate qualification in Public Management, Project Management, Financial Management, Business Administration (with a finance or project stream) or equivalent qualification with NQF 8 will be an added advantage.

 

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: comprehensive experience in providing administrative and logistical support to projects related to environmental management, public administration, and biodiversity management; extensive knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks related to office administration, project management, public administration, human resources management, supply chain management, logistics management, and event management is essential; ability to provide administrative and logistical support to multiple projects with high accuracy of information dissemination and records management; ability to work under pressure with diverse team whilst being quality, cost, compliance, and safety conscious; advanced planning, organizing, and problem solving skills; excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook); working knowledge of an accounting package (e.g. SAGE 300) will be advantageous. The possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.  

 

Key performance responsibilities include:

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 authorized 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.