Temp Senior Technician: Science Collection

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Affirmative Portfolios Full time

**Temp Senior Technician: Science Collection - Durban - R261 372.00pa**

**Fixed Term Contract - 6 (Six) Months**

**Purpose of the Post**:
The organization is looking for a self-motivated and meticulous individual to provide scientific and technical support in herbarium management, data management and research activities.

**Key Performance Areas**:

- Execute data management, verification, quality control, processes.
- Manage the digitisation processes and data maintenance.
- Attend to scientific curation matters.
- Undertake plant identifications.
- Conduct taxonomic research on priority plant groups.

**Competency Requirements**:

- Extensive knowledge of the South African flora, plant taxonomy, herbaria and policy frameworks related to Scientific Collections
- Working knowledge of herbarium curation techniques and database operations
- Project management skills
- Basic understanding of document management
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proven ability and experience to work with a diverse team and under pressure whilst being quality and safety conscious
- Excellent communication skills at all levels (both verbal and written)
- Advanced computer literacy.
- The possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- A degree in Botany, Biology or Life Sciences at NQF Level 7.
- A postgraduate degree at NQF 8 will be an added advantage.
- 3 years’ experience working with herbarium specimens.
- A working knowledge of database operations, preferably the BRAHMS database.



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