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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE (SANBI)
 

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HORTICULTURAL CONSERVATION WORKER 2
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Permanent
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- Closing Date 10 June 2024
 
Job Details
Division: National Botanical Gardens
Business Unit: Lowveld National Botanical Garden
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Government Administration
Job functional area: Other
 
Job Description
Reference Number: GLOW/002/2024
SANBI offers Basic Annual Salary of R 131 265.000

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to render support to the maintenance of garden flower beds and cultivation of plants material for display and conservation.

This position requires a Grade 10, Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 2 with 2 years of work experience in the relevant field of Horticultural and garden maintenance, OR Grade 12, Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 4 with 1 year of work experience in the relevant field of horticultural and garden maintenance. A Higher Education Qualification, Job Specific 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); knowledge of any garden related maintenance work; and use of pesticides and insecticides.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:
  • Provide Support in garden planning, development and maintenance;
  • Propagate plants and nursery maintenance;
  • Assist in managing equipment and tools;
  • Support internal and external clients; and
  • Adhere to health and safety requirements.




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.
 
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