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Title | SANBI Gardens Conservation Programme Coordinator |
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SANBI Gardens Conservation Programme Coordinator Closing Date: 06 July 2012 For the past 12 years (2000 to 2011) the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has been involved in an international seed conservation programme called the Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) Partnership. This programme was initiated and is managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG, Kew), and SANBI is managing the South African partnership with RBG, Kew. In 2010, a new interim agreement was signed which extends the partnership to 2015 (and eventually to 2020). The Project functions and is managed within the SANBI Gardens Conservation Programme (GCP). SANBI needs the services of an enthusiastic, capable and competent person to manage the MSB Project activities in South Africa as well as coordinate the GCP across South Africa’s national botanical gardens. A keen interest in, and passion for, the conservation of South Africa’s indigenous plants with a particular interest in ex situ conservation is a pre-requisite. The prospective applicant is required to have an advanced understanding of the nature and purpose ofex situ conservation at SANBI, be in possession of a BSc Hons or BTech in Botany, Conservation or Environmental Management, enhanced by 5-10 years active and relevant post-qualification experience in the conservation of South African indigenous plants. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INVOLVE:
The candidate is required to demonstrate good leadership, communication, strategic and analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal relations. The candidate must be highly proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel and possess a valid Code B driver’s license plus extensive driving experience in rural areas and be willing and able to travel nationally extensively. SANBI offers a salary of R275 910 per annum and additional fringe benefits, which include attractive medical 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 (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered). 2) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone number and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees. Failure to submit the requested information may 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 currently be given to candidates from the designated groups. Contact Mr. William Mahlangu on 012 843 5216 or, preferably, forward the completed application form (available from www.sanbi.org.za ), a letter and concise CV via e-mail torecruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or fax 012 843 5222. Postal applications are to be addressed to the Deputy Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X101, Pretoria, 0001. Closing Date: 06 July 2012 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 consider their applications are unsuccessful. |