Candidate Technical Assistant

South African National Biodiversity Institute; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 144,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) seeks a motivated individual to support infrastructure maintenance tasks at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town. Responsibilities include assisting with fence repairs, painting, waste collection, and general projects within budget and timelines.

The role requires Grade 10 with NQF 2 (or Grade 12 with NQF 4) and relevant experience; higher qualifications are advantageous. A valid C1 driver's licence is also expected.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 with NQF 2 and 3 years relevant experience, or Grade 12 with NQF 4 and 2 years relevant experience.
• Higher Education Qualification (NQF5) will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operational functions, and projects.
• Assist in the completion of generalist tasks.
• Assist in Administration and;
• Comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Bricklaying & painting training

Solid waste knowledge

Hand tools & machinery

Code C1 driver’s license

Education

Grade 10 with NQF 2

Grade 12 with NQF 4

Higher Education (NQF5) advantage

Tools

N/A

Job description

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENTSalary Level 3SANBI offers basic annual salary of R170 226.00Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape TownNational Botanical Gardens DivisionReference Number: GKBC/2026/004

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to effectively assist to ensure that all projects and small infrastructure maintenance work, including fence repairs, signage maintenance, painting and minor construction work and the collection of solid waste is completed according to specification, within the budget and timeframes using the quality assurance standards at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

This position requires a Grade 10 Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 2 with 3 years’ relevant experience or Grade 12, Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 4, with two (2) years’ experience in the relevant field of infrastructure maintenance and/or solid waste collection. 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: interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in English (read and write); willingness to learn and take instruction, ability to working in a team and independently, training in brick laying and painting; knowledge of solid waste collection, sorting and disposal; use of various hand tools, equipment and machinery. The possession of a valid code C1 driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Assist in operational functions, and projects;
• Assist in the completion of generalist tasks;
• Assist in Administration and;
• Comply with health and safety requirements.

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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.