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EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE
 
PARK MANAGER: HLUHLUWE IMFOLOZI PARK (HiP)
POST NUMBER: 722001
BIODIVERSITY OPERATIONS: HLUHLUWE IMFOLOZI PARK
 
Total Remuneration Package: R1 057326 (E1)

  
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The position reports to Regional Manager East and is mainly responsible to contribute to the development of the biodiversity conservation and eco-tourism strategy and to ensure the implementation thereof throughout the park.

QUALIFICATION
Valid light motor vehicle license is mandatory.
Degree or B Tech in Natural Sciences / Conservation/ Tourism or equivalent
Honours in Natural Sciences / Conservation / Tourism or equivalent is desirable
 
EXPERIENCE
5 years’ Experience in a Conservation/Tourism industry.
3 years of Management Experience.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREARS
Resource Management 
Biodiversity, Conservation, Law Enforcement and Ecotourism Operations Strategy formulation and Implementation.
Stakeholder management
Risk and Policy Management
Talent management

 
Competencies Required.
 
Technical Competencies:
Understanding of legislation, legal processes and legal framework
Practical knowledge of international protocols
Knowledge of financial and business principles
Understanding of biodiversity conservation, and planning issues
Knowledge of local, provincial and national government structures
Understanding and application of socio-political issues
 
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies:
Building Strategic Working Relationships
Customer Orientation
Aligning Performance for Success
Building a Successful Team
Financial Understanding



Directions to applying candidates:
The following mandatory documents must be submitted;
  1. Please note that only fully completed application form EKZNWILDLIFE website will be accepted, hence incomplete form will not be considered.
  2. Certified copies of your qualifications, Identity Document (ID) and Valid Driver`s License. All submitted certified copies 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 Cedric Coetzee, at telephone (031) 274 1164, during office hours.
 
Closing Date: 13 NOVEMBER 2020
 
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.