South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) manages a database of unemployed students including new graduates (aimed at youth under the age of 35) who are interested in periodically working as research assistants to our scientists and post graduate students.
We invite interested individuals who will be available for occasional work between April 2025 and March 2026 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).
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 recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za.
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.
Enquiries:
Ms Zena Appollis
Cell: 021 799 8647/8800
Closes: Wednesday, 30 April 2025