Description:
Salary Level 12
Fixed-Term Contract of Employment for five (5) years
SANBI offers an all-inclusive annual salary of R1 059 105.00
Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring
Reference Number: Eco-DRR/2026/005
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated and professional individual to lead the development, management, coordination, and facilitation of the Landscape Management Outcome of the Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR) project, in line with the applicable legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, frameworks, and the funder’s expectations.
This position requires a degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. A postgraduate qualification in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 8 years of work experience in the relevant field, of which 4 years’ should be in first-line management position(s).
The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: Technical experience in designing, planning, or overseeing ecosystem restoration interventions; managing large, multi-site environmental or natural resource management projects, including budgets, contracts, and reporting; project management; maintains sound interpersonal relations; be in possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience; and a willingness to travel.
Key Performance Responsibilities include:
- Lead the technical design and coordinate the execution of the assigned project outcome;
- Provide guidance to district teams and implementing partners, and lead co-creation processes to ensure delivery of outputs and promote integration across outcomes;
- Support knowledge generation, documentation, and adaptive management;
- Coordinate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning and safeguards functions on delivery and performance tracking; and
- Contribute to capacity building, technical planning, and quality assurance.
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Please Note: 1) Only online applications will be accepted and applications must be accompanied by a 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 competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process. 3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees. 4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall 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 authorised 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 Ms Kaashiefa Bassier on Tel: +27 (0)21 799 8878/8800 for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via the online portal.
Requirements:
- Lead the technical design and coordinate the execution of the assigned project outcome;
- Provide guidance to district teams and implementing partners, and lead co-creation processes to ensure delivery of outputs and promote integration across outcomes;
- Support knowledge generation, documentation, and adaptive management;
- Coordinate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning and safeguards functions on delivery and performance tracking; and
- Contribute to capacity building, technical planning, and quality assurance.