We invite interested individuals who will be available for occasional work between April 2024 and March 2025 to register on our database. Formal qualifications are a prerequisite, however we will under exceptional circumstances consider individuals who have no formal tertiary qualifications. Some experience and, in the case of fieldwork, enthusiasm for working outdoors, are important considerations.

Applicants must be South African citizens or have valid South African permanent residency.

This is an opportunity to gain practical research experience of South Africa’s rich biodiversity, and to work with established scientists. However appointment is funding and need dependent.

Compensation will be determined by the guidelines as outlined in the SANBI Research Assistants Policy (rates range between R45.00 and R110.00 per hour, depending on qualification – 8 hours per day maximum).

Application

Please send a brief CV (not more than 2 pages), certified copies of your academic record, highest qualification, ID and/or permanent residency, driver’s license and reference letter to [email protected]

For more information, please contact Ms Zena Appollis on (021) 7998648/8800.

Attachments may not exceed 10MB.

Please note that registration on the database will be required annually. If you have previously registered you are required  to resubmit an updated application form. Current names on the database will be discarded unless a renewed application is submitted.