Vacancy DetailsEmployer:SANBI Chief Director: Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring.Salary Level 14.Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring Division.Pretoria/Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a highly motivated individual to provide strategic leadership for SANBI, particularly in the thematic areas of work assigned to the Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring Division (i.e. biodiversity assessment, pressures, and knowledge/evidence required to inform decision making and policy).Please Note:1) An application form (obtainable from our Offices or SANBI website www.sanbi.org must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).2) A skills test, competency assessment, qualifications and criminal record checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three referees.4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number may result in your application not being considered.Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI's authorized verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI's website.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 be given to candidates from the designated groups.Contact Mr Maano Netshiombo for any clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form (available from www.sanbi.org/jobs), motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via an e-mail to ****** Date: 26 April 2024Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.
