SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)

PROJECT MANAGER: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (RE- ADVERTISEMENT)

The Organisation requires the services of the Project Manager: Business Development in the Tourism and Marketing Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Commerce/ Tourism/ Natural Science or Project Management (NQF level 7). Honours degree with any of the above qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Must have 4 years of Project management experience.
• Experience in managing major PPP projects will be desirable.
• Experience in contract Management and Service Level agreements of Public Private Partnership Projects.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulation 16 and Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Computer Literacy.
• An understanding of Project management and Public Private Partnership Projects.
• PPP implementation.
• Understanding of the tourism and or conservation industry.
• Understanding of financial feasibility studies.
• Understanding of work-related legislation.
• Knowledge of Contract Management and Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Project management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Strategic planning.
• Diversity and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Complete feasibility studies to ensure that the minimum PPP Fee covers SANParks’ costs of managing and fulfilling its obligations.
• Develop a PPP agreement management plan for post award management.
• Monitor that all the private parties’ performance standards and obligations and SANParks’ obligations set out in the PPP Agreement are fully complied with.
• Clearly specify the performance standards.
• Manage projects from inception to the signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure to ensure that the project(s) are affordable to SANParks.
• Manage the planning and implementation of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) project(s) on behalf of SANParks exercising delegated authority.
• Build support among internal and external stakeholders.
• Build the relationship between SANParks and the private party ensuring that there is good, ongoing communication.
• Proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise opportunities for project success.
• Complete the required documentation and obtain National Treasury Exemption for the implementation of the project.
• Draft the project procurement documentation ensuring that the bid Documents reflect precisely the project’s performance standards, value for money objectives and risk allocation expectations.
• Manage the procurement and implementation of the projects.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Keep records of all documentation, decisions and distribute to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide continuous status updates to the Head: Business Development for purposes of Executive Management and Board reporting.

Please Note

Please Indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line and quote the vacancy reference number on the subject line when sending your application. REFERENCE NUMBER: PMBDUG0003

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

SANParks is an equal employer, preference will be given to people with disabilities.

Salary R866 250.00– R1 299 375.00 Annual Package

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Interested persons who meet the above-stated qualifications should fill in the application form using the link below and forward their applications which should consist of a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:

Human Resources Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

E-mail: recruitments1@sanparks.org

Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/a1Ag2Rsnja

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful

Closing Date 06 July 2026

PROJECT MANAGER: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (CAPE REGIONAL OFFICE)

The Organisation requires the services of the Project Manager: Business Development in the Tourism and Marketing Division. This position will be based in the at Cape Regional Office, Rondebosch.

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Commerce/ Tourism/ Natural Science or Project Management (NQF level 7). Honours degree with any of the above qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Must have 4 years of Project management experience.
• Experience in managing major PPP projects will be desirable.
• Experience in contract Management and Service Level agreements of Public Private Partnership Projects.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulation 16 and Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Computer Literacy.
• An understanding of Project management and Public Private Partnership Projects
• PPP implementation.
• Understanding of the tourism and or conservation industry.
• Understanding of financial feasibility studies.
• Understanding of work-related legislation.
• Knowledge of Contract Management and Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Project management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Strategic planning.
• Diversity and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Complete feasibility studies to ensure that the minimum PPP Fee covers SANParks’ costs of managing and fulfilling its obligations.
• Develop a PPP agreement management plan for post award management.
• Monitor that all the private parties’ performance standards and obligations and SANParks’ \obligations set out in the PPP Agreement are fully complied with.
• Clearly specify the performance standards.
• Manage projects from inception to the signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure to ensure that the project(s) are affordable to SANParks.
• Manage the planning and implementation of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) project(s) on behalf of SANParks exercising delegated authority.
• Build support among internal and external stakeholders.
• Build the relationship between SANParks and the private party ensuring that there is good, ongoing communication.
• Proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise opportunities for project success.
• Complete the required documentation and obtain National Treasury Exemption for the implementation of the project.
• Draft the project procurement documentation ensuring that the bid Documents reflect precisely the project’s performance standards, value for money objectives and risk allocation expectations.
• Manage the procurement and implementation of the projects.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Keep records of all documentation, decisions and distribute to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide continuous status updates to the Head: Business Development for purposes of Executive Management and Board reporting.

Please Note

Please Indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line and quote the vacancy reference number on the subject line when sending your application. REFERENCE NUMBER: PMBDUCT0003

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

SANParks is an equal employer, preference will be given to people with disabilities.

SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Salary R866 250.00– R1 299 375.00 Annual Package

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Interested persons who meet the above-stated qualifications should fill in the application form using the link below and forward their applications which should consist of a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:

Human Resources Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

E-mail: recruitments1@sanparks.org

Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/a1Ag2Rsnja

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful

Closing Date 06 July 2026

HEAD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

The Organisation requires the services of a Head: Business Development in the Tourism and Marketing Division on a fixed-term contract of 5 years. The role is to be based in any of the National Parks under our mandate. The role is to provide South African National Parks (SANParks) with strategic and operational direction in both Public Private Partnerships (PPP) as well as tourism business development opportunities.

Requirements

• NQF Level 8 in Commerce, Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• NQF Level 9 in Commerce, Business Marketing, Administration, Finance, or related field will be advantageous.
• 10 years management experience in a commercial deal structuring environment either in the private or public sector.
• 5 years of which should have been at senior management level.
• 5 years’ experience in managing and procuring private -public-partnerships.
• Sound knowledge of investment / deal structuring and evaluation.
• Experience in business feasibility analysis.
• Contract Management.

Responsibilities

Lead and Drive Commercialisation vision of SANParks:

• Drive a dynamic and innovative commercialisation vision for SANParks.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the strategic plan for commercialisation in line with SANParks and National Treasury requirements.
• Actively source and identify commercialisation high return opportunities for SANParks and stakeholders.
• Document and implement approved changes to streamline operations, efficiency, and effectiveness of the business development function in the organisation.
• Evaluate new business opportunities for tourism PPPs through market research, competitive analysis, and financial modelling.
• Analyse industry and consumer/tourism trends to identify growth opportunities that translate into tourism revenue and volume growth.

Develop and implement the Commercialisation strategy and related processes:

• Analyse all relevant new and existing policies, business processes, operating procedures and work rules for impact and effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement to ensure that SANParks’ risk exposure is minimised.
• Ensure all policies, procedures and work rules are analysed with the intention of also reducing governance and commercial risk exposure to SANParks.
• Develop short, medium, and long-term income generating strategies for tourism business development.
• Align the strategic plans with SANParks’ strategy including the Tourism Growth and Recovery Plan 2022-2030.
• Align Commercialization Strategy to the organisation’s vision 2040.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysing market data to drive business decisions.
• Ensure that the commercialization strategy is aligned across all affected business units.

Manage Tourism PPPs Transactions and Tourism Projects:

• Advise and negotiate on key commercial terms including valuation and deal structure for PPP transactions.
• Oversee the production of comprehensive feasibility studies for tourism PPP.
• Ensure that all agreements reached are financially, commercially, and legally sound, and that the interests of all parties are adequately protected though out the product and project life cycle.
• Manage and retain solid internal and external stakeholder relationships at strategic level.
• Ensure sound financial, technical, and legal management of all tourism PPP procurement transactions.
• Maintain SANParks leadership in the PPPs tourism environment.
• Deliver business improvement projects on time, to budget, and to quality results in accordance with SANParks’ preferred project management principles, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Document and implement approved changes to streamline operations, efficiency, and effectiveness in line with project deliverables.
• Ensure change initiatives and projects are implemented according to change management principles, and that frameworks are in accordance with SANParks’ preferred methodologies to ensure effective and impactful change management from a people, process, and systems perspective.

Stakeholder Management:

• Work collaboratively with various SANParks departments, business units and teams to ensure alignment and effective communication of deliverables, plans, effort, and status of the initiatives throughout the implementation process.
• Ensure coordination and collaboration are done in a manner that ensures alignment and effective communication of business development initiatives across all areas of the organisation.
• Lead and facilitate engagements with National Treasury (Including the Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC)
• Facilitate engagements and audit queries, requests for information and stakeholder engagement with the Auditor General South Africa.
• Lead and facilitate change management efforts by building positive relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring they are engaged, informed, trained, and supported throughout the change process.

Human Capital Management:

• Provide leadership, development, and management of human capital.
• Ensure that the BDU management team is trained appropriately to the highest standards.
• Recommend optimal resource plans, propose training programs to skill, reskill and upskill employees in the department.

Please Note

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified.

Salary R1 795 710.00 – R2 244 637.00 Annual Package

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

A cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:

Human Resources Division

South African National Parks

PO Box 787

Pretoria

0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

Email: careers3@sanparks.org 

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

Closing Date 03 July 2026