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Driver 2: Heavy Motor Vehicle

Salary Level 4

SANBI offers basic annual salary of R201 093.00

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town

Reference Number: GKBC/2026/002


The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to render logistical support with regards to maintenance and development of Garden by driving vehicles and render general support services.

This position requires a Grade 10, Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 2 with 4 years of work experience in the relevant field, or a Grade 12, Job Specific Qualification, or equivalent qualification at NQF 4 with 3 years of work experience in the relevant field. A Higher Education Qualification, Job Specific Qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF 5 will be an added advantage.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: a heavy motor vehicle driver’s license (C) with professional driving permit (PDP); transport staff to and from work using a 60 seater bus and work weekend and sleep in duties; drive the refuse removal truck or tractor assisting with loading or offloading of material; own safety and that of passengers, collecting and sorting recyclable materials from the various collecting sites to the recycle bins at the recycle station; operate vehicles on and outside premises; collect materials for orders; transport passengers and goods; routine maintenance and garaging of vehicles reporting all findings immediately to the supervisor; daily vehicle inspection and check warning lights, oil, water and fuel check and report all findings to the supervisor; mowing lawn; assist machine operators with brush cutting of grass when requested; work outside premises on occasions like exhibitions and displays and plant collecting trips. Loading and offloading of plant material equipment. Assist in wildfire fighting and other emergencies; operate TLB and drive trucks, bus and vehicles; assist in production of mulch compost and wood chips, report pests and disease when executing daily tasks; comply with traffic rules and drive in a safe manner, comply with safety and security measures when using SANBI vehicles; and perform standby and sleep-in duty as well as work weekends according to the roster.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:
• Assist with transportation of people, goods and material;
• Participate in conservation maintenance of the estate;
• Ensure resource management;
• Provide customer services; and
• Support Health & Safety services.
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Please Note: 1) Only online applications will be accepted 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 skills 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 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.
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 Mr Veli Ngobese on Tel: +27 (0) 21 799 8636 or email: V.Nogbese@sanbi.org.za 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.