Groen Sebenza School Leavers Opportunity Thursday, 12 September 2013 This is a Groen Sebenza contract post for a school leaver Based at Elukwatini Environmental Centre and Granskop Environmental Centre. If you are interested in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management then this programme might just be for you! What is this programme about? The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), in partnership with 32 environment/biodiversity organisations has embarked on a major skills development and job creation pilot programme, GroenSebenza, a Jobs Fund Partnership Project. GroenSebenza is aimed at developing priority skills in the biodiversity sector to create sustainable job opportunities for 800 unemployed graduates and matriculants. The partnership is made up of organizations from all tiers of government, NGO’s and the private sector. The programme is based on an “incubator model” giving 800 unemployed youth the opportunity to gain meaningful workplace experience through a structured mentoring programme, together with skills development and training opportunities for a period of two-and-a-half (2½) years. The Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Mpumalanga, as one of the partners in this programme is looking for two (2) matriculants interested and or qualified in the following occupations to participate in the GroenSebenza Programme: Trainee Site Monitors (Foreman) at Elukwatini Environmental Centre and Graskop Environmental Centre. Job Requirements: A national matriculation certificate. Good interpersonal skills and computer literacy will be an advantage. Duties: The successful candidates will, inter alia be responsible for: Supervision of cleaning of centre buildings and dormitories, storerooms, ablution facilities, basic maintenance on buildings, structures and sewage system, regular upkeep of centre grounds, cleaning, oiling and proper storage of equipment after use, basic maintenance and service on equipment i.e. bush cutters, lawn mowers, check camping equipment before and after use and assist with loading and offloading of equipment and stores. Requirements: Applications from rural, distressed and peri-urban unemployed youth from previously disadvantaged backgrounds are invited for the above positions. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants need to have the following: For the School leaver placement: a national matriculation certificate. SA citizenship. A demonstrated and clearly articulated commitment to the environment. A commitment to career development in the environmental sector. Good leadership potential. The programme offers a stipend of R4, 500.00 to school leavers (matriculants) per month. Successful candidates will commit to a contract of two and-a-half (2½) years with their host employer. How to apply Applicants are required to fill in an application form which you can download from the website: sanbi.org. Applicants are also required to provide recently certified copies of the following documents: A certified copy of your ID. Matric Certificate and or degree/diploma certificate. An abridged CV of no more than 3 pages. Applications are to be emailed, posted and or delivered to the contact details below by the closing date of Monday, 16th September 2013 at 16h00. Candidates are expected to be available for interviews on a date and time as determined by Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism. If no response has been received within 21 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications are unsuccessful. All submissions to: Ms Grace Selolo. Forward a letter, concise CV and application form either via e-mail to [email protected] or fax (012) 843 5222. Postal applications are to be addressed to the Assistant Director: Human Resources, South Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X101, Pretoria, 0001.
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:40:37 +0000
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