The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites motivated and diligent individuals to provide essential support in the care and improvement of garden grounds, nurseries, and flowerbeds.
Position: Forestry Greening Programme (Unskilled Labour)
Duration: Fixed- term contract ending 30 April 2026
Remuneration: R200.00 per day
Department: National Botanical and Zoological Gardens Divisions
The 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, nurseries 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 RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden
Reference Number
FGP/TNBG/2025
Number of positions
5
Application Delivery Address and Contact details
08:00 – 16:00 Weekdays
Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden
451 Garden Route, Thohoyandou Unit D. 0950
Thohoyandou, Limpopo
Mr. Mufhati Bulannga, (015) 962 4258
Garden
Mokopane Zoological Garden
Reference Number
FGP/MZG/2025
Number of positions
5
Application Delivery Address and Contact details
08:00 – 16:00 Weekdays
Mokopane Zoological Garden
Thabo Mbeki Drive
Mokopane, Limpopo
Mr. Mark Howitt, (015) 491 4314/ 074 074 5879
Garden
National Zoological
Reference Number
Garden FGP/NZG/2025
Number of positions
5
Application Delivery Address and Contact details
08:00 – 16:00 Weekdays
National Zoological Garden
232 Boom Street
Mr. Ishmael Khoza, (012) 339 2700
Closing Date: 02 May 2025 at 16:00 pm
Garden
National Zoological
Reference Number
Garden FGP/NZG/2025
Number of positions
5
Application Delivery Address and Contact details
08:00 – 16:00 Weekdays
National Zoological Garden
232 Boom Street
Mr. Ishmael Khoza, (012) 339 2700
Closing Date: 02 May 2025 at 16:00 pm
To apply for the positions : 1) Complete and submit the the SANBI application form (obtainable from our Garden Offices or SANBI website)
accompanied by a two page CV via e-mail to : recruitmentnzg@sanbi.org.za or post/ hand deliver your application the address listed above.
2) Use the correct reference number to the position applying for. Download application form
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. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI’s website.
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.