Data Quality Specialist

South African National Biodiversity Institute; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biodiversity research organization in Pretoria is looking for a Data Quality Specialist. This role involves managing curation and collection management standards, developing and implementing policies, and conducting research duties. Candidates must possess a degree in Life or Natural Sciences and six years of relevant experience, with strong computer literacy and communication skills. This position offers a chance to contribute to impactful biodiversity research.

Qualifications

• Six years of work experience in a relevant field is required.
• Three years should be in supervisory positions.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with at least one year of practical driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate curation and collection management.
• Provide strategic input toward development of policies and processes.
• Drive implementation of standards for collection management.
• Execute research duties within the unit.
• Planning and reporting for targets.

Skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of natural science collection curation

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or equivalent qualification (NQF 7)

Honours degree or equivalent at NQF 8

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job title : Data Quality Specialist

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 30, 2025

Job Description

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to co-ordinate curation and collection management standards and procedures at the Compton Herbarium, drive implementation of policies, standards, and processes, and to provide strategic input, planning and reporting for targets.

This position requires a degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. An honours degree or equivalent degree at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires six (6) years of work experience in relevant field (can include time spent during relevant postgraduate research), 3 years of which should be in supervisory position(s).

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: must be proficient in computer literacy with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Excel, Word and Power point; ability to work independently and as part of a team; knowledge of natural science collection curation and management policies, procedures and standards; excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to managing tasks. The possession of a valid driver’s license with at least one year of practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate curation and collection management;
• Provide strategic input towards development of policies, standards, and processes for curation and collection management;
• Drive implementation of policies, standards, and processes for curation and collection management;
• Execute Research duties within the unit; and
• Planning and Reporting for targets for curation and collection management
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