Salary Level 8
Fixed-Term Contract of Employment for five (5) years
SANBI offers basic annual salary of R397 116.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Biodiversity Information Management & Planning
Reference Number: Eco-DRR/2026/002

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated and professional individual to support policy advice on the most appropriate policy and legislative solutions for ensuring that environmental management/ecological infrastructure is adequately integrated into ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) interventions to enhance the resilience of communities and critical built infrastructure against climate-induced hazards in four District Municipalities of South Africa.

This position requires a degree in Environmental Management, Town and Regional Planning or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. Post-graduate qualification in Environmental Management, Town and Regional Planning or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 4 years of work experience in environmental management, biodiversity municipal support, capacity building and ecological infrastructure mainstreaming. 

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: proven experience in mainstreaming of ecological infrastructure within the municipal context; short course in application of the law and policy in environmental management, biodiversity municipal support, capacity building and ecological infrastructure mainstreaming, must be in possession of valid driver’s licence and expected to travel.

 Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Support policy advice on the most appropriate legislative and policy solutions for ensuring that environmental management/ ecological infrastructure is mainstreamed into Eco-DRR interventions in four District Municipalities of South Africa;
• Support the engagement between SANBI and other organisations and stakeholders, with regard to environmental and Eco-DRR regulatory advice;
• Support the facilitation of capacity development initiatives among officials in four Districts to incorporate biodiversity priorities and Eco-DRR considerations in their work; and
• Support the compilation of a baseline assessment of existing risk management frameworks, tools and approaches for ecological and built infrastructure in four Districts.

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Please Note:
1) Only online applications will be accepted, and applications must be accompanied by a CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).
2) A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.
3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible, e-mail addresses of at least three referees.
4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered.

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 authorised 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.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Ms Zanele Mdliva on Tel: +27 (0)12 339 2761 for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via the online portal using the below link:

Closing Date: 13 March 2026

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 must consider their applications unsuccessful.