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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE (SANBI)
CANDIDATE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Closing Date 16 September 2026
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Job Details
Department: other
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Government Administration
Job functional area: Other
Job Description
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Salary Level 3
SANBI offers basic annual salary of R170 226.00
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town
National Botanical Gardens Division
Reference Number: GKBC/2026/004
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to effectively assist to ensure that all projects and small infrastructure maintenance work, including fence repairs, signage maintenance, painting and minor construction work and the collection of solid waste is completed according to specification, within the budget and timeframes using the quality assurance standards at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
This position requires a Grade 10 Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 2 with 3 years’ relevant experience or Grade 12, Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 4, with two (2) years’ experience in the relevant field of infrastructure maintenance and/or solid waste collection. A Higher Education 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: interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in English (read and write); willingness to learn and take instruction, ability to working in a team and independently, training in brick laying and painting; knowledge of solid waste collection, sorting and disposal; use of various hand tools, equipment and machinery. The possession of a valid code C1 driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience.
Key Performance Responsibilities include:
- Assist in operational functions, and projects;
- Assist in the completion of generalist tasks;
- Assist in Administration and;
- Comply with health and safety requirements.
Please Note: 1) An application form (obtainable from SANBI website: www.sanbi.org must accompany the 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 skills test may 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 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.
Contact Ms Zena Appollis on Tel: +27 (0)21 799 8800/8647 or email z.appollis@sanbi.org.za for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications, certified ID and drivers are to be submitted via the online portal.
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.
