Threatened Species Programme (TSP) Information Officer (LAST CALL)

Threatened Species Programme (TSP) Information Officer
(Two-year Contract) (Salary Level 8)

Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Closing Date: 7 July 2008 at 16:00

SANBI requires an enthusiastic, dedicated and self-motivated professional to take up the position of Threatened Species Programme (TSP) Information Officer at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant diplorpa or degree, coupled with at least three years' experience in a media-related field, e.g. journalism, public relations or publication production.

The appointee will be responsible for: • co-ordination and layout of newsletters, websites and plant identification guides of the TSP and Custodians of Rare & Endangered Wildflowers (CREW) • promoting the activities of TSP and CREW • providing front-line support to TSP and CREW customers • creating and managing the reference library of the TSP.

SANBI offers an all-inclusive salary of R199 910,40 per annum.
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 may 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.

Contact Ms Wendy Manwatha on 012 843 5229 or, preferably, forward a letter and concise CV to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org 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