Matriculant to become a Conservation Worker at SANBI

Introduction
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), is looking for 1 Matriculant interested to participate in the Groen Sebenza Programme, aimed at developing priority skills in the biodiversity sector to create sustainable job opportunities for 800 unemployed graduates and non-graduates (school leavers with a matric certificate). This is a contract position for a school leaver to become a Conservation Worker from October 2014 to December 2015 at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens.

Requirements
• Matric/Grade 12
• SA citizenship.
• A demonstrated and clearly articulated commitment to the environment and social development.
• A commitment to career development in the environmental sector.
• Good leadership potential.

How to Apply?
Applicants are required to fill in an application form (download HERE). Applicants are also required to provide recently certified copies of the following documents:
• A certified copy of your ID.
• Matric Certificate.
• An abridged CV of no more than 3 pages.

Applications are to be emailed, posted and or delivered to the contact details below by the closing date of Friday 26 September 2014 at 16h00. The programme offers a stipend of R 4 500 per month. Successful candidates will commit to a contract of one year and two months with their host employer.

Candidates are expected to be available for 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.

All submissions to: Ms Grace Selolo on . Forward a letter, concise CV and application form either via e-mail to [email protected], fax 012 843 5222 or by hand. Postal applications are to be addressed to the Assistant Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag x101 Pretoria, 0001.

For post enquiries contact: Ms Mandisa Kondlo on Tel: (086 100 1278)