principal-technician-science-collections-at-south-african-national-biodiversity-institute

Job Description:

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The South African National Biodiversity Institute is an organisation tasked with research and dissemination of information on biodiversity, and legally mandated to contribute to the management of the countrys biodiversity resources.

Principal Technician: Science Collections

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

Render scientific and data curation of specimens in the herbarium;
Provide scientific information and plant identification services;
Contribute to digitisation of specimens in the herbarium;
Coordinate and conduct scientific curation processes;
Contribute to knowledge generation projects in the herbarium; and
Provide mentoring and training to staff and interns in the herbarium.
This position requires a degree in Botany, Life Sciences, Ecology or equivalent qualification at NQF 7. A relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position requires 4 years of work experience in the relevant field.

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