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Office Manager: Office of the General Manager: Human Resources

Pretoria
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Admin Human Resources
Reference: 183400

Apply before May 22 2026 | 17 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: South African National Biodiversity Institute

Reference Number: HR/001/2026

SANBI offers basic annual salary of R413 001.00

SANBI is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, dedicated, professional and responsible individual to provide efficient and effective support to the Office of the General: Human Resources.

This position requires a degree in Office Management/Public Administration/Human Resources Management or equivalent and relevant qualification at NQF 7. Postgraduate qualification or equivalent and relevant qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 4 years of relevant work experience.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: comprehensive knowledge and understanding of office administration and office management principles and practices are essential; extensive experience and understanding of legislation, procedures, processes, and systems related to office administration and office management are essential; advanced planning, organizing, and problem solving skills; ability to work under pressure whilst being able to produce quality work outputs; excellent communication skills (both verbal and written); ability to maintain confidentiality, sound interpersonal relations as well as a passion for working with a diverse team ; excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) is very essential. The possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

Manage the Office of the General Manager: Human Resources;
Support the General Manager: Human Resources in all Human Resources functions;
Manage finances, budget and track expenditure in the Office of the General Manager: Human Resources;
Liaise with Heads of Divisions, SANBI Senior and Top Management;
Manage procurement and provide compliance support to the Office of the General Manager: Human Resources; and
Provide administrative support in all human resources matters to the Office of the General Manager: Human Resources and its two Directorates.

Please note:

Only online applications will be accepted and applications must be accompanied by 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).
A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.
Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered.

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.

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.

Contact Mr Stephen Mahlangu on Tel: +27 (0)12 002 5217 for any queries for purposes of clarity.

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