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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LEAD
Park: Kruger National Park
 
 
Description:
A position exists for a one year fixed term contract working within the office of the Managing Executive of the KNP to assist with implementing initiatives related to the KNP Turnaround Strategy.
Terms:
  • One year fixed term contract.
  • The incumbent need not be based within the KNP but will be required to spend time within the KNP. Accommodation only will be provided whilst in the Park.
  • All other associated costs, aside from travel within the Park, or travel to meetings outside the Park from the Park to be covered by the incumbent.
  • Cellphone allowance will be provided.
 
Requirements:
  • Bachelors Degree and relevant postgraduate qualification (preferable).
  • Experience in Organisational Development and restructuring projects in the public or private sectors. (Experience in a State-owned Company would be an added advantage).
  • Working within a conservation and/or construction and/or facilities management environment would be an added advantage.
  • At least 10 years experience in HCM/OD.
  • Knowledge of Paterson Grading System or similar grading system.
  • Experience in drafting job descriptions.
  • Experience in preparing terms of reference for different management and operational committees.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
 
 
Responsibilities:
  • Work with Divisional Heads and HCM to finalise divisional organograms for the KNP in required SANParks formats.
  • Work with the Technical Services division in preparing the structure, framework and positions, job descriptions for A, B and C Graded employees in the Technical Services division.
  • Work with the Conservation and Integrity Management division in preparing the revised structure, framework and positions, job descriptions and grading for Rangers and development.
  • Assist in establishing relevant structured and skilled maintenance teams for Camp Maintenance including reporting, experience, skills and training requirements.
  • Prepare job descriptions in required SANParks format.
  • Draft letters to employees on positions as required.
  • Assist in the setting up of interviews as required.
  • Assist with appointments and/or transfers as required.
  • Keep all records of actions and correspondence.
  • Prepare standard terms of reference for the various management and operational committees of the KNP.
  • Other HCM and Organisational responsibilities as required.
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Interested persons who meet the above criteria should forward their applications, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of their ID and qualifications and the details of three contactable referees to:
Human Capital Management
ATT: Simon Marutha
Tel no: (013) 735 4175 / 27
Kruger National Park
E-mail: Smarutha@sanparks.org
Human Capital Management Office
Private Bag X402
Skukuza
1350
 
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
 
CLOSING DATE: 26 APRIL 2021
 
Applications not responded to within 14 days of the closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Further note that SANParks reserves the right not to appoint.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.