| Government Entity | South African National Biodiversity Institute |
|---|---|
| Location | Bloemfontein, Free State, Gauteng, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, Pretoria |
| Source and Application | sanbi.org |
An opportunity is available for supervisor participants to participate in a short-term programme focusing on garden maintenance and environmental support. The programme is implemented by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).
The successful candidates must be willing to work independently as well as in a team. Preference will be given to applicants in possession of the following qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Management/Nature Conservation/Horticulture. Some experience in supervising a team will be an added advantage.
Applicants must be South African Citizens and reside within the local municipality where the garden is based (proof of residence required i.e. letter from the ward committee/ traditional authority or utility bill). An applicant must be physically and medically fit to do manual labour.
Key responsibilities
Among other duties, the successful candidates will be expected to perform manual labour including:
- Supervision of the unskilled and skilled labour
- Managing workflows
- Reports on project progress
- Ensuring compliance to safety
- Resolves team disputes
| Garden | Reference number | Number of positions | Application delivery address 08h00 - 16h00 Weekdays |
| Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden | FGP/WSNBG/2026 | 1 | Walter Sisulu NBG, End Of Malcolm Rd, Poortview, Roodeport, Gauteng Ms Nondumiso Magija, (086) 100 1278 |
| Lowveld National Botanical Garden | FGP/LNBG/2026 | 1 | Lowveld NBG, Botanical Garden Ent Road (Off Madiba Drive), Riversider, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga Mr Carona Mathipa, (013) 752 5531 |
| Free State National Botanical Garden | FGP/FSNBG/2026 | 3 | Free State NBG, Rayton Road, Off Dan Pienaar Drive, R702, Bloemfontein Mr. Lufuno Nenungwi, (051) 436 3530 |
08h00 - 16h00 Weekdays
Ms Nondumiso Magija, (086) 100 1278
Mr Carona Mathipa, (013) 752 5531
Mr. Lufuno Nenungwi, (051) 436 3530
Source / Circular Reference
sanbi.org