MS Access Developer

This vacancy in the Knowledge & Information Management Section needs to be filled by an enthusiastic MS Access developer who is interested in biodiversity information and keen to gain experience in .NET, database and open source technologies.

Your tertiary qualification must be enhanced by at least two years’ experience in database and front-end development using MS Access. You must be familiar with general database design principles, as well as the development of queries, user forms and reports within the MS Access framework. VBA programming skills and knowledge of the Access object model would prove advantageous.

As MS Access Developer, your responsibilities will include:
• maintaining existing applications • migrating data between applications • testing applications • developing new applications • reporting on application progress • transferring skills to users.
In addition to the aforementioned requirements, you must demonstrate a good spoken and written command of English, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Possession of a valid Code B driver’s licence with one year’s practical driving experience is compulsory.

SANBI offers an annual salary of R145 920 plus additional fringe benefits, which include attractive medical aid and pension schemes.

Please Note: 1) Applications must be accompanied by a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met. 2) A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

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 this position.

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 working days of the closing date, candidates may assume that their applications were unsuccessful.

Contact Ms Zena Wrenn on 021 799 8647 for further information or, preferably, forward a letter and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentct@sanbi.org  or fax 021 762 3229. Postal applications are to be addressed to the Deputy Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X7, Claremont 7735.