SANBI Groen Sebenza Programme Tuesday, 27 August 2013 A Jobs Fund project aimed at developing priority skills in the biodiversity sector to create sustainable job opportunities for 800 unemployed graduates and matriculants. The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is pleased to announce that it has embarked on a major skills development and job creation pilot programme, Groen Sebenza, a Jobs Fund Partnership Project. Groen Sebenza is aimed at developing priority skills in the biodiversity sector to create sustainable job opportunities for 800 unemployed graduates and matriculants. Groen Sebenza which means Green (in Afrikaans) and Work (in isiZulu) brings young South Africans from previously disadvantaged backgrounds together with experienced biodiversity professionals to learn, grow and eventually gain the competence and confidence to embark on rewarding and meaningful biodiversity careers. The programme partners with 33 organisations from all tiers of government, NGOs and the private sector. The human capital development strategy for the Biodiversity sector indicates that South Africa has a shortage of skills to manage its biodiversity. Various historical inequalities have also contributed to this skills shortage. The programme has been initiated to respond to these demands, as identified by the various research efforts conducted in the sector. The Groen Sebenza Internship opportunity Groen Sebenza is based on an “incubator model” giving the 800 participating youth workplace experience through a structured mentoring programme, together with skills development and training opportunities for a period of two-and-a-half (2½) years. 500 graduates and 300 school leavers (matriculants) referred to as ‘incubants’ will be placed with one of the 33 partner organisations for the duration of the project. Qualifying Criteria: Unemployed youth from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. South African citizenship. Primary residence and schooling in rural areas. A national matriculation certificate for the School leaver placement. A national diploma or first B-degree for the Graduate placement. A demonstrated and clearly articulated commitment to the environment. A commitment to a career development in the environmental sector. Good leadership potential. How to apply For more information contact Donavan Fullard if you have further enquiries about Groen Sebenza.
Posted on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 09:53:06 +0000