Job Description

Fixed- term contract ending 30 April 2026National Botanical and Zoological Gardens DivisionsThe South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires the services of hardworking and self-motivated individuals to render support for the maintenance and development of garden grounds and flowerbeds.The successful candidates must be willing to work independently as well as in a team. The nature of these positions requires hard and physical labour. Applicants must be S.A 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 reponsibilities:Among other duties, the successful candidates will be expected to perform manual labour including:

• Propagation of trees
• Maintenance of trees
• Collection and cleaning of tree seeds

Garden Reference number: Number of positions Application Delivery Address and Contact details08:00 - 16:00 Weekdays
Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden FGP/TNBG/2025 5 Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden, 451 Garden Route, Thohoyandou Unit D. 0950, Thohoyandou, LimpopoMr. Mufhati Bulannga, (015) 962 4258
Mokopane Zoological Garden FGP/MZG/2025 5 Mokopane Zoological Garden, Thabo Mbeki Drive, Mokopane, LimpopoMr. Mark Howitt, (015) 491 4314/ 074 074 5879
National Zoological Garden FGP/NZG/2025 5 National Zoological Garden, 232 Boom Street, PretoriaMr. Ishmael Khoza, (012) 339 2700To apply for the positions:1) Complete and submit the the SANBI (obtainable from our Garden Offices) accompanied by a two page CV via e-mail to or post/hand deliver your application the address listed above.2) Use the correct reference number to the position applying for.Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.In line with the EPWP, the position aims to target women, youth and disabled persons. SANBI reserves the right not to fill these positions.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.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 may consider their applications unsuccessful.

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