Curator: Botanical Garden

SunCom

Botanical Garden

Curator

(Ref. BT/088/0318)

The Botanical Garden is a strategic asset within the University which holds documented living plant collections used for research, education, conservation and public display. The garden also forms an integral part of local community life and tourism to Stellenbosch.

The University is seeking a dynamic Curator to guide the Botanical Garden’s future development and strategic contribution to the University.

Duties:

• Operational and financial management of the Botanical Garden;
• Strategic positioning of the Botanical Garden in the industry;
• Fundraising projects to sustain and upgrade the facilities;
• Effective staff management and development;
• Improvement of facilities;
• Expansion and documentation of plant collections;
• Managing client relations.

Job Requirements:

• A relevant qualification in Botany / Horticulture;
• Sufficient experience in the management of a Botanical Garden;
• Experience in scientific research and research support;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal management skills;
• Thorough knowledge of the South African flora and enthusiasm for the conservation of it;
• Good computer skills with a knowledge of data management, word processing, and other relevant software;
• Experience in the management and recording of plant collections.

Recommendation:

• Master’s degree in Botany / Horticulture;
• Experience in the writing of funding proposals;
• Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans;
• Knowledge of marketing and tourism;
• Experience with the implementation of business plans;
• Knowledge of a third language.

Enquiries regarding job content:

H Swanepoel on hs@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process:

Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753

Closing date:

26 March 2018

Commencement date:

1 May 2018

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.