Cashier

South African National Biodiversity Institute; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 216 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cashier to join their team at the National Zoological Garden. This role involves collecting and processing cash, providing access control, and interacting with visitors at the Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in cash handling and electronic payment processing. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to biodiversity conservation while working in a vibrant and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about service and have the required qualifications, consider applying for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in cash handling or 4 years with Grade 12.
• Strong communication and numerical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cashier duties and maintain access control.
• Handle general administration and manage HR responsibilities.

Skills

Cash handling

Electronic payment processing

Financial software operation

Communication skills

Numerical ability

People skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Valid driver's license

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Grade 12 or equivalent

Equivalent qualification at NQF 5

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Internet

Outlook

Job description

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

Cashier

Salary Level 5

SANBI offers a basic annual salary of R 216,417.00.

Location: National Zoological Garden, Mokopane

Reference Number: NZG/2025/003

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, professional, and responsible individual to:

• Collect and process cash
• Provide access control
• Interact with paying and non-paying visitors for services at Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre (MBCC)

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 10 or equivalent at NQF 2 with 5 years relevant experience, or
• Grade 12 or equivalent at NQF 4 with 4 years relevant experience, or
• An equivalent qualification at NQF 5 (advantageous)

Key Competencies:

• Experience in cash and electronic payment processing
• Operation of financial software
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound numerical ability
• Strong people skills
• Attention to detail
• Friendly and well-presented with an outgoing personality
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license with at least one year of driving experience
• Willingness to travel nationally

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cashier duties
• Maintain access control and perform housekeeping
• Handle general administration, bookings, queries, and animal donations
• Manage HR responsibilities, stakeholder relations, and ad hoc activities

Application Process:

1. Apply online with a CV, motivation letter, and certified copies of qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2. A competency test will be part of the selection process.
3. Provide full names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references.
4. Failure to submit all requested information will result in disqualification.

Personal information will be processed for employment assessment purposes and may be shared with third parties for verification and screening. For more details, visit SANBI’s website.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with SANBI’s Employment Equity Plan.

Contact Mr. Sibusiso Zungu at [phone] for queries regarding this position. Submit your application online via the provided link.

Closing Date: 21 May 2025.

Candidates should be available for interviews as scheduled. If no response is received within 30 days post-closing, consider your application unsuccessful.