EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE Conservation, Partnerships & Ecotourism CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT) • Post No. 140403 • Head Office The KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Board, trading as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, is a PFMA Schedule 3C public entity established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Management Act (Act No. 9 of 1997). REMUNERATION PACKAGE: This position is graded at F1 on a structured Paterson job grading system. An all-inclusive structured salary package (negotiable), consisting of a basic salary, 13th Cheque, contributions to the Provident Fund and Medical Aid. The appointment is subject to the signing of a Performance Agreement. THE ENTITY: The entity is responsible for the management of nature conservation within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal including protected areas as well as development and promotion of ecotourism and facilities within the protected areas. THE BOARD/ACCOUNTING AUTHORITY: The Board/Accounting Authority of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife wishes to appoint a suitable person into the position of Chief Executive Officer to be based at its Head Office in Pietermaritzburg. THE PRIMARY ROLE: The primary function of the Chief Executive Officer is to lead the Executive Management Team in managing the short, medium and long-term strategic plan and take executive decisions as delegated by the Board/Accounting Authority as well as ensuring that the decisions of the Board/Accounting Authority are effectively implemented. Key performance areas: a). Strategic Leadership: • Overall responsibility for the support, management and guidance of the Board/ Accounting Authority, as well as execution of decisions taken by the Board/ Accounting Authority to ensure that Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife complies with all relevant legislation and statutes and that Board/ Accounting Authority decisions are implemented • Strengthen relations with national, regional as well as local stakeholders through ensuring that closer cooperation and working relationships are developed • Overall responsibility for improving the organisation’s image and communication with the public and other stakeholders • Maintain financial viability of the entity b) Strategy Implementation: • In conjunction with the Board/Accounting Authority, formulate the organisational strategy and/or reviews as and when necessary and appropriate • Lead the process of the organisational strategy implementation including the preparation of Annual Performance Plans (APP) and Budget for approval by the Board/Accounting Authority and the Executive Authority to ensure the entity delivers on its legislated mandate c) Organisational Management and Control: • Ensure the implementation of Annual Performance Plan and achievement of targets • Ensure that appropriate operational policies and procedures are developed, always maintained and complied with • Ensure workplace compliance with all the relevant legislations d) Financial Management: • Support the Accounting Authority (Board/Accounting Authority of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife) in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities in terms of the Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations • Ensure funds are expended timeously within and in accordance with the approved strategy and Annual Performance Plan • Ensure systems of internal controls, financial policies and procedures are developed, reviewed and adhered to e) Corporate Governance: • Facilitate effective functioning of the Board/Accounting Authority and its committees • Ensure compliance with the codes of good corporate governance within the organisation including King IV • Develop risk management and compliance frameworks, as well as ensuring that an effective internal audit function is in place. Minimum requirements: This top executive position is suited to a South African citizen who is multi-skilled, dynamic, self-motivated professional with well-developed leadership and management abilities. In addition, the applicants should meet the following minimum requirements: • A Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or equivalent • A Masters’ degree in Business Administration or Public Administration will be an added advantage • Ten (10) years’ management experience of which at least five years must have been at an Executive Management level in the public or private sector • Good understanding of the PFMA and the statutory requirements for Schedule 3C entities • Experience and knowledge in governance and risk management principles • Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills • Good understanding of matters pertaining to environmental management, conservation and tourism • Must be able to converse in local languages fluently. Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service delivery innovation; Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and Customer focus; Honesty and Integrity. If you meet the above mentioned requirements and competencies for this position, you are invited to apply. DIRECTIONS TO APPLYING CANDIDATES: The following mandatory documents must be submitted: f) Only fully completed application form obtained from Ezemvelo Wildlife’s website (www.kznwildlife.com) will be accepted, hence incomplete application form will not be considered g) Certified copies of all qualifications, identity document, and valid driver`s license. Certified copies must not be older than three (3) months from the date of submission and should not be copies of certified copies. Applications to be hand delivered, emailed or posted to: Ms. Ignatia Khuzwayo: P O Box 13053, CASCADES, 3201. Enquiries: Ms. Ignatia Khuzwayo, on tel. (033) 845 1341, e-mail: recruitment@kznwildlife.com Closing Date: 04 March 2022. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the advertisement closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Selection will be made in line with the Organisation’s Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to members of designated groups. The appointment to the post is subject to positive outcome obtained from all verifications processes in relation to the position advertised. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves the right not to make an appointment.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VACANCY OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER STATION: UKHAHLAMBA POST NUMBER: 150706 Total Remuneration Package: R 534 470.39 (Grade D Low) PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide an equitable, comprehensive health service to EKZNW employees in order to promote a healthy and productive environmental and workforce necessary to achieve the organization’s objectives. Qualifications • Grade 12 • Valid Driver’s Licence – Code EB • A National Diploma in General Nursing • B-Tech Degree in Occupational Health Nursing • South African Nursing Council Receipt for 2022 Experience • 3 – 5 years’ experience working as a specialist in an Occupational Health Environment • Must have personal and reliable transport Key Performance Areas • Financial Management • Health and Safety Compliance • Medical Surveillance • Health Awareness Creation • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Support • HIV and Aids Programme Implementation • Ill Health Incapacity Management • Customers and Stakeholders Management Key Competencies Required • Technical Competencies • Leadership and Behavioural Competencies Accommodation No accommodation will be provided Closing Date: 04 March 2022 Directions to applying candidates: The following mandatory documents must be submitted; a) Please note that only a fully completed application form obtained from Ezemvelo’s website (www.kznwildlife.com) will be accepted, hence incomplete forms will not be considered. b) Certified copies of your qualifications, Drivers Licence and Identity Document (ID) must be attached to your application. All submitted certified copied should not be older than three (3) months from date of submission and should not be copies of certified copies. The appointment to the post is subject to positive outcome obtained from all verifications in relation to the position advertised. Applications to be posted to: Recruitment Section, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, P O Box 13053, Cascades 3202. Applications may also be hand delivered to: Recruitment Office at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (Head Office); Queen Elizabeth Park; 1 Peter Brown Drive; Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3201. Faxed/ Emailed applications will not be accepted. For any queries relating to this job-application please contact Mr. Mondli Mkhwanazi on 033 845 1981 during office hours. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the advertisement closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Selection will be made in terms of the Organization’s Employment Equity Plan and Preference will be given to members of designated groups. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves the right not to make the appointment towards this post. INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER – THREE (3) YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT HUMAN RESOURCES: EAST REGION POST NUMBER: 714005 Total Remuneration Package: R 455 793.16 (Grade C Upper) PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide an effective and efficient HR support to the regions in line with the relevant HR policies and procedures. Qualifications • Grade 12 • A National Diploma in Human Resources or related qualification in the field • NQF Level 6 • EB Drivers’ License • Own Vehicle Experience • 3 – 5 years of Human Resource generalist work Key Performance Areas • HR Data Administration • Leave Administration • Disability Administration • Funeral Benefit Administration • Death Benefit Administration • Administration of Exits (resignation, dismissal and retirement) • Medical Aid Administration • Transfer Administration • Long Service and Meritorious Awards • Coordination of Recruitment and Selection • Staff Management Key Competencies Required • Knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act • Knowledge of HR policies, processes, principles and procedures • HR systems • Problem solving skills • Analytical thinking • People skills Accommodation No accommodation will be provided. Closing Date: 04 March 2022 Directions to applying candidates: The following mandatory documents must be submitted; a) Please note that only a fully completed application form obtained from Ezemvelo’s website (www.kznwildlife.com) will be accepted, hence incomplete forms will not be considered. b) Certified copies of your qualifications and Identity Document (ID). All submitted certified copied should not be older than three (3) months from date of submission and should not be copies of certified copies. The appointment to the post is subject to positive outcome obtained from all verifications in relation to the position advertised. Applications to be posted to: Recruitment Section, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, P O Box 13053, Cascades 3202. Applications may also be hand delivered to: Recruitment Office at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (Head Office); Queen Elizabeth Park; 1 Peter Brown Drive; Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3201. Faxed/ Emailed applications will not be accepted. For any queries relating to this job-application please contact Mr. Mondli Mkhwanazi on 033 845 1981 during office hours. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the advertisement closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Selection will be made in terms of the Organization’s Employment Equity Plan and Preference will be given to members of designated groups. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves the right not to make the appointment towards this post. INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT FACILITIES & BUILDINGS PROJECTS SPECIALIST (D3): INFRASTRUCTURE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS HEAD OFFICE: PITEREMARITZBURG POST NO. 101301 TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R817 641.04 The KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Board, trading as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, is a PFMA Schedule 3C public entity established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Management Act (Act No. 9 of 1997). THE ENTITY The entity is responsible for the management of nature conservation within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal including protected areas as well as development and promotion of ecotourism and facilities within the protected areas. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife wishes to appoint a suitable candidate into the position of Facilities & Buildings Projects Specialist: Infrastructure and Special Projects be based at Queen Elizabeth Park, Pietermaritzburg. Purpose of the job: To develop and implement strategic policies on infrastructure development for EKZN Wildlife. To ensure effective infrastructure development and maintenance within the EKZNW organization. QUALIFICATIONS: B.Sc./B. Tech in Built environment is a prerequisite A post graduate diploma in project management will be an added advantage Valid Code 08 Drivers License EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years in Project Management and 7 years’ experience in the Construction Industry KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Plan and program infrastructure development and maintenance work in the organization. • Arrange, manage and monitor the infrastructural division requirements of the organization. • Co-ordinate and manage the long-term planning and budgeting for infrastructure divisions, in line with EKZNW’s Strategic Plans. • Arrange the management of Technical Projects in such a manner as to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance with legal requirements. • Develop and implement a facilities maintenance strategy/plan and policies. • People, Finance and Project Management. • Managing consultants and contractors to ensure that projects are delivered effectively. • Arrange and manage monthly site, progress and technical meetings. • Prepare monthly project progress reports. • Planning, monitoring, control, closure and handover of complete projects to clients. • Manage the project teams and various stakeholders. • Manage contracts for both consultants and contractors effectively. • Manage project schedules to control time and costs and also manage scope and quality through proper project management techniques. • Compile and manage scope and specifications for projects. • Assist in tender evaluation and adjudication. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: • An in-depth knowledge of construction contracts, property & facilities management and maintenance services. • Comprehensive/Intimate knowledge of Construction industry technique. • Advanced skills in tender, contract management and project management, analytical skills and innovation. • Intimate knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. OHS Act, contract law etc. • Communication skills in both verbal and written. • Leadership skills, interpersonal relations, knowledge of Labour Relations and Broad Base Black Economic Empowerment. • High level computer literacy. • Financial and people management. • Understanding of conservation and planning issues. DIRECTIONS TO APPLYING CANDIDATES: The following mandatory documents must be submitted; a) Only fully completed application form obtained from Ezemvelo Wildlife’s website (www.kznwildlife.com) will be accepted, hence incomplete application form will not be considered. b) Certified copies of all qualifications, identity document, and valid driver`s license. Certified copies must not be older than three (3) months from the date of submission and should not be copies of certified copies. Applications to be posted to: The Recruitment Section, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, P O Box 13053, Cascades 3202 or Hand delivered to: The Recruitment Office at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (Head Office); Queen Elizabeth Park; 1 Peter Brown Drive; Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3201. Enquiries: Mr Mondli Mkhwanazi Tel: 033 845 1981 Closing Date: 04 March 2022 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the advertisement closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Selection will be made in line with the Organization’s Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to members of designated groups. The appointment to the post is subject to positive outcome obtained from all verifications processes in relation to the position advertised. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves the right not to make an appointment.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT QUANTITY SURVEYING TECHNICIAN HEAD OFFICE: PITEREMARITZBURG POST NO.101501 TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R 817 641.04 per annum The KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Board, trading as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, is a PFMA Schedule 3C public entity established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Management Act (Act No. 9 of 1997). THE ENTITY The entity is responsible for the management of nature conservation within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal including protected areas as well as development and promotion of ecotourism and facilities within the protected areas. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife wishes to appoint a suitable candidate into the position of Quantity Surveying Technician be based at Queen Elizabeth Park, Pietermaritzburg. PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide technical support in monitoring and control of costs and contracts related to the civil/building/facilities project construction. QUALIFICATIONS: National Diploma in Building/Construction Management/Quantity Surveying. B Tech. Building/Construction Management/Quantity Surveying or BSC Quantity Surveying will be an added advantage. Must have valid registration as PRQS Valid Code 8 driver’s license EXPERIENCE: At least 5-10 years post graduate relevant experience gained within construction programme/ project environment KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Tender documentation preparation, BOQ preparation and measurement • Tender adjudication, clarifications • Calculating and negotiating of professional fees and disbursements for projects • Design variation, cost estimation • Monthly conducts valuation of work on site in preparation for progress payments • Monthly contractors and consultants’ payment evaluation, final account preparation and close-out report • Monthly cashflow forecasts • Monthly cost reports • Monthly projects payment summaries • Evaluating and advising on extension of time and variation orders claims and processing them • Attending monthly site, progress and technical meetings • Measurement of construction drawings or designs • Managing civil and building contracts • Identify and manage risks • To assist senior managers with the legal and contractual issues on construction projects COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: • Risk management skills • Contract management skills • Knowledge and experience on construction contracts • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills • Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills • Project management skills. • Team player • Task driven, able to work under pressure, responsible and committed. • Understanding of conservation and planning issues. DIRECTIONS TO APPLYING CANDIDATES: The following mandatory documents must be submitted; a) Only fully completed application form obtained from Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife’s website (www.kznwildlife.com) will be accepted, hence incomplete application form will not be considered. b) Certified copies of all qualifications, identity document, and valid driver`s license. Certified copies must not be older than three (3) months from the date of submission and should not be copies of certified copies. Applications to be posted to: The Recruitment Section, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, P O Box 13053, Cascades 3202 or Hand delivered to: The Recruitment Office at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (Head Office); Queen Elizabeth Park; 1 Peter Brown Drive; Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3201. Enquiries: Mr. Mondli Mkhwanazi Tel: 033 845 1981 Closing Date: 04 March 2022 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the advertisement closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Selection will be made in line with the Organization’s Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to members of designated groups. The appointment to the post is subject to positive outcome obtained from all verifications processes in relation to the position advertised. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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