The Garden-based programme, based at the Gold Fields Education Centre at Kirstenbosch is looking to appoint a dynamic environmental educator to join their team of Assistant Education Officers on a part time basis.
The successful candidates must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. Have successfully completed a SANBI Assistant Education Officer training course and should have proven competence and experience in facilitating environmental education lessons in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
The position requires a confident communicator who is able to relate well with both learners and educators. The candidate should show an understanding of the Department of Education’s National Curriculum Statement and have proven experience in working co-operatively as part of a team. The successful candidates must have good spoken and written communication skills in two official languages of the Western Cape preferably English and Afrikaans.
Responsibilities include:
- Facilitating lessons in the Garden at least twice a week between Tuesday and Friday, and attendance at the compulsory development and planning meetings on Monday.
- Working closely and co-operatively with other team members and assisting in the development of new lessons and resources.
- Fulfilling all administrative requirements timeously and accurately.
Please Note: This is an ad hoc position which does not offer a fixed salary. Payment will be made for meetings attended on Mondays (R112.50 per meeting) and scheduled teaching sessions (R150.00 per session). Payment will only be made on proof of a signed timesheet. No other benefits apply. Please note this is a one year contract and might be renewed for another year, based on performance, operational needs and available funding.
Only candidates residing in the Western Cape need apply.
Please Note: 1) Applications must be accompanied by a letter motivating why the applicant should be favorably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met. 2) Applicants must also provide the full names, address and telephone number and if possible e-mail address of at least two referees. Failure to submit the requested information may results in your application not been considered.
All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.
Applications submitted by employment agencies will not be considered. SANBI reserves the right not to fill these positions.
Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI.
Visit www.sanbi.org for more information on the South African National Biodiversity Institute.
If no response has been received within 21 days of the closing date, candidates may assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
Contact Ms Glynnis Webb for further information on 021 7998635/8647 or, preferably, forward a letter and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za or fax 021 7623229.
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