SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)

GENERAL MANAGER: STRATEGIC FINANCE

The Organisation requires the services of a General Manager: Strategic Finance. This position will be based at the Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• NQF Level 8 in Finance Management, Economics, Business Management.
• NQF level 9 MBA will serve as an added advantage.
• 8 – 10 years of experience in financial strategy, implementing financial sustainability initiatives.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in both non-profit and/or corporate financial strategy.
• Understanding of financial sustainability frameworks.
• Understanding of the tourism and conservation industry.
• Knowledge of with regulatory developments and sustainable finance instruments.
• Knowledge of South Africa’s public finance and environmental policies.
• Project Management.
• Financial, Governance and Risk Management.
• Understanding of financial analysis, materiality assessments, and integration of ESG factors into investment decisions.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Administrative requirements.
• Knowledge of organisations ethics, vision and mission.
• Organisation Knowledge.
• Mega-Living Landscapes strategy.
• Computer skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Planning, reporting, data analytics skills.
• Effective communication.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Analysing Skills.
• Financial skills.
• Problem Solving.
• Leadership skills.
• Effective communication.
• Problem solving.
• Analytical thinking.
• Decision-making.
• Leadership and stakeholder management.
• Financial Management.
• Planning and organizing.
• Managing Risk.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all five pillars of the FSS (Revenue Generation, Operational Efficiency, Sustainable Investing, Mobilising/Diversifying Funding, Alternative Funding) are implemented in a coordinated manner.
• Develop a comprehensive FSS implementation plan, outlining timelines, responsibilities,
• resource requirements, and key milestones to ensure coordinated execution across all divisions.
• Track progress on key initiatives across divisions, identifying bottlenecks, overlaps, and gaps.
• Develop and maintain a central dashboard/reporting mechanism for FSS operationalization, providing real-time insights to the CFO and executive team.
• Facilitate cross-divisional alignment and prioritisation of FSS initiatives to achieve Vision 2040 outcomes and MLL priorities.
• Establish governance structures for oversight of FSS initiatives.
• Define and track KPls that measure the impact of FSS initiatives.
• Monitor performance, financial risks, and investment outcomes.
• Provide regular strategic reports and recommendations to the CFO, Exco and Board.
• Liaise with internal divisions and external partners to maintain FSS alignment.
• Represent SANParks in strategic forums relevant to the implementation of the FSS.
• Ensure operationalization of FSS contributes to Vision 2040, MLLs, and institutional priorities.
• Advise on organisational resource allocation and long-term financial resilience.
• Identify opportunities for innovative funding mechanisms, partnerships, and investment models.
• Support divisions in building capacity and knowledge required to implement the initiatives in the FSS.

Please Note

The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive Cost-to-Company salary based on salary scale of Paterson E3 job grade, along with applicable allowances, and benefits as specified in the SANParks Conditions of Service.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit evaluated results from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Appointments will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity policies.

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 554 000.00 – R2 331 000.00 Per Annum

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

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

Email: careers1@sanparks.org

If you do not receive a response within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date 10 August 2026

PRACTITIONER: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

The Organisation requires the services of a Supply Chain Management Practitioner in the Supply Chain Management Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• Be in possession of an NQF Level 6 qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Finance.
• NQF Level 7 qualification in Supply Chain Management will serve as an added advantage.
• Professional membership.
• Should have 3 – 5 years as a Specialist in SCM with experience in public sector.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
• Knowledge of Preferential procurement policy framework.
• Knowledge of logistics.
• Knowledge of SANParks business.
• Legal knowledge in relations to Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of National Supplies Procurement Act.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
• Computer literacy.
• Managerial skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Organising skills.
• Effective Communication.
• Problem solving.
• Planning and organizing.
• Ethical Practice and Adhering to organisational Values.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Managing Risk.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Computer Literacy.
• Decision making.
• Negotiation skills.
• Financial Management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and report on RFx registers used as mechanisms to procure and pay service providers.
• Coordinate the identification of regional procurement needs as informed by the Annual Procurement Plan, Business Plan and Budget.
• Provide expert advice to end-users regarding the development of short- and long-term service level agreements for repeat purchases in conjunction with the Supply Chain.
• Corporate Office.
• Coordinate and maintain the pre-vendor qualification directory.
• Continuously evaluate the quality of goods and services rendered by the suppliers and assess their performance.
• Issue requests for quotations, evaluate quotes recommend successful bidder.
• Coordinate Bid Specification and Bid Evaluation Committees, serve as a secretariat for BSC/BEC.
• Expedite orders.
• Build, maintain and manage stakeholder relations.
• Monitor and report on supply chain transactions as per the directive from Corporate Supply Chain Office.
• Manage an auditable administrative system of the region’s assets.
• Continuously manage and appraise submissions of the supplier database.
• Prepare spend, B-BBEE reports and updates as and when required.
• Manage risks associated with the procurement of services and goods.

Please Note

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

Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit evaluated results from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Appointments will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity policies.

Salary R 501 165.00 – R 701 610.00 Per Annum

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 3 three-month periods) to the following address:

Human Capital Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Email: careers2@sanparks.org

If you do not receive a response within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date 10 August 2026

SENIOR MANAGER: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UNIT

The Organisation requires the services of a Senior Manager: Business Development unit. This position will be based at the Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• Should be in possession of a NQF level 8 in Commerce, Business Management, Finance, Tourism Management, or a related field.
• NQF level 9 in Business Administration (MBA), Commerce, Finance, Tourism or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Professional Project Management certification (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent) will serve as an added advantage.
• Should have 5 work years’ experience in tourism or conservation industry.
• Should have Extensive experience in the implementation of complex projects.
• Experience in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in terms of National Treasury Regulation 16 will be an advantage.
• Management consulting experience will be an advantage.
• Experience within the tourism, conservation or public sector environment will be an advantage.
• Should have an Understanding of work-related legislation.
• Should have Knowledge of Project Management.
• Should have Computer literacy.
• Should have Knowledge in Public Private Management.
• Should have an Understanding of the tourism and conservation industry.
• Should have the Ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Should have Knowledge of Effective risk management.
• Should have Knowledge of Outcome based monitoring and evaluation.
• Should have Knowledge of Audit and Quality assurance management.
• Project Management skills.
• Communications skills verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Diversity and change management.
• Financial management skills.
• Strategic planning.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibility and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of tourism development opportunities.
• Engage in SANParks’ strategy to diversify the tourism product range.
• Engage with National Treasury to initiate projects and to ensure that models being implemented are optimal.
• Actively engage role players to ensure detailed bid specifications, compilation of tender documents, facilitation of various steps in the process such as bidders conferences, tender evaluation and presentation to the bid adjudication committee, EXCO, audit and risk committee of the Board and the SANParks Board. Participation in legal clarification to ensure risk transfer via the PPP Agreement.
• Ensure projects are implemented on time and within budget. This includes engagements with a variety of departments within the organisation such as legal services, conservation services, socio economic transformation and departments within tourism i.e. interpretation, research, reservations, etc.
• Manage a comprehensive portfolio of PPP projects that contributes in excess of R 45 million per annum to SANParks’ income.
• Provide policy advisory support services to Executive Management and employees.
• Coordinate expert input from SANParks into drafting and amendment of relevant policies, norms, and standards.
• Ensure adherence to the Environmental Assessments conducted.
• Research and create viable models and identify suitable operators to ensure viability of these ventures.
• Manage the planning, procurement, and implementation of approved tourism development opportunities.
• Actively involved in the creation and implementation of models to ensure benefit flow to SANParks, communities adjacent to the parks and land claimants.
• Active involvement in revenue generating projects to the benefit of SANParks.
• Continuous improvement of models and implementation of alternative models where the PPP model is not optimal i.e. engaging in Management Agreements.
• Direct engagement with private party e-level executives, SANParks stakeholders, interested and affected parties, community representatives, land claimant representatives as well as SANParks internal stakeholders.
• Conflict management — facilitate solutions between SANParks and the private sector.
• Ensure standardisation when implementing projects.
• Differentiate between Treasury regulations 16 and 16a and ensure implementation in line with the appropriate regulation.
• Ensure approvals at all levels i.e. exemption application, EXCO approvals, Board approvals.
• Incorporation of regulation changes into tender documentation to ensure that processes are not challenged.
• Review of project manager documentation — content, formatting, etc.
• Ensure compliance with SANParks’ conservation mandate which includes confirmation of built areas (with the appropriate conservation zone). Keep all role-players informed and updated on progress and developments.
• Use information derived from external ECO audits to improve own internal Processes.
• Lead and ensure a high performing team. Mentoring and coaching team.
• Ensure that the unit is adequately staffed. Develop interview models that will ensure high quality team members are appointed.

Please Note

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit evaluated results from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Appointments will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity policies.

Salary

R 943 635.00 – R 1 415 505.00 Per Annum

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 3 three-month periods) to the following address:

Human Capital Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

E-mail: careers3@sanparks.org

If you do not receive a response within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date 10 August 2026