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Assistant Education Officer (AEO)

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Location South Africa - Africa
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level First Level
Deadline 21/01/2011
Company Name South Africa National Biodiversity Insitute
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Directory Entry : Conservation and Ecology Jobs in South Africa with...The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) leads and coordinates research, and monitors and reports on the state of biodiversity in South Africa. The institute provides knowledge and information, gives planning and policy advice and pilots best-practice management models in partnership with stakeholders. SANBI engages in ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, leads the human capital development strategy of the sector and manages the National Botanical Gardens as 'windows' to South Africa's biodiversity for enjoyment and education.
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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 Pretoria National Botanical Garden.
This position requires a confident communicator who is able to relate well with both learners and educators. The candidates 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 Gauteng.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INVOLVE:
• Facilitate 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 • Comply with the Health and Safety policy.
Please Note: This is an ad hoc position which does not offer a fixed salary. Payment will be made for meetings attended of Mondays (R112.50 per meeting) and scheduled teaching sessions (150.00 per session). Payment will only be made upon submitting 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.
Please note that applications must be accompanied by a letter of motivation as to why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply .

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 21 days of the closing date, candidates may assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
Contact Ms Ethel Mokgoko on 012 843 5240 or preferably, forward a letter and concise CV to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or fax 012 843 5263. Postal applications are to be addressed to The Deputy Director, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X101, Pretoria 0001.

 

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