diff --git a/awx/ui/client/src/lists/JobTemplates.js b/awx/ui/client/src/lists/JobTemplates.js
index 398a490d65..ce75bf3dd6 100644
--- a/awx/ui/client/src/lists/JobTemplates.js
+++ b/awx/ui/client/src/lists/JobTemplates.js
@@ -55,7 +55,8 @@ export default
                 basePaths: ['job_templates'],
                 awToolTip: 'Create a new template',
                 actionClass: 'btn List-buttonSubmit',
-                buttonContent: '+ ADD'
+                buttonContent: '+ ADD',
+                ngShow: 'canAdd'
             }
         },