Candidate Auxiliary Service Officer at SANBI
Candidate Auxiliary Service Officer
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Closing Date 26 August 2026
Job Description
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Candidate Auxiliary Service Officer
Salary Level 2
SANBI offers basic annual salary of R144 024.00
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town
National Botanical Gardens Division
Reference Number: GKBC/2026/004
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to effectively assist the general garden and estate teams to ensure that all projects and maintenance requests are completed according to specification, using quality assurance standards within the time frames and to maintain garden flower beds, support teams with general garden maintenance operations, provide a wide range of support and services to all customers at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
This position requires a Grade 10 or equivalent qualification at NQF 2 with 2 years’ work experience in the relevant field, or Grade 12 or equivalent qualification at NQF 4 with 1 year experience in the relevant field of irrigation, horticultural or construction maintenance. A Higher Education Qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF 5 will be an added advantage.
The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: the ability to work in a team and under pressure, to accept responsibility for the quality of work produced, to be reliable and experience working with irrigation, construction or plumbing training; knowledge of any garden related maintenance work; use of pesticides and insecticides will be an advantage, Showing initiative, good interpersonal relations and communication and being able to plan and execute work against specific goals would be applicable.
Key Performance Responsibilities include:
- Assist with water and construction services;.
- Maintain infrastructure in the garden and estate – e.g. assistance to teams in repairing of irrigation (digging/ trenching);
- Assist in garden sections and estate with various tasks including weeding and pollution control;
- Assist with maintaining paths, trail, roads, drains, ponds and streams; and
- Participate in the adherence and execution of Health & Safety risk controls.
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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 skills 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 Z Appollis on Tel: +27 (0)21 799 8647/8800 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 using the below link:
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 30 days of the closing date, candidates must consider their applications unsuccessful.
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