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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 
 
 
MANAGING EXECUTIVE: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Park: Kruger National Park
 
Description:
Fixed-term contract for five years; Paterson Grading F (lower)
The Organisation requires the services of a Managing Executive: Kruger National Park. This position will be based at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga. This position will report directly to the CEO.
 
Requirements:
  • Relevant 4 year qualification in Commerce/Business Management/Conservation/Science/Tourism.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Commerce/Business Management/Conservation/Science/Tourism.
  • A Masters degree in Commerce/Business Management/Conservation/Science/Tourism may be an advantage.
  • Senior Executive Management experience in a relevant field for a period of at least 10 to 12 years.
  • Financial Management and Commercial skills.
  • A sound understanding of legislative framework including corporate governance.
  • Ability to manage diversity within a complex environment.
  • Knowledge of the Conservation and Tourism industry.
  • Strategic planning and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage and operate in a matrix environment.
  • Good communication, Networking and Stakeholder Relationship Building skills.
  • People management and coaching skills.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a Strategy for the Kruger National Park supported by an efficient and effective organizational structure.
  • Develop a new business model for Kruger National Park.
  • Lead transformation and change management at Kruger National Park.
  • Effective engagement with all stakeholders including Land claimants and communities around Kruger National Park.
  • Enhance Tourism products and commercialization.
  • Ensure the implementation of sound Corporate Governance structures.
  • Effective management of Infrastructure and facilities maintenance and management.
  • Ensure effective management of environmental crime.
  • Enhance and effective financial management within Public Finance Management Framework.
  • Effective Management of all support functions.
 
 
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae to:
Human Resources Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
E-mail: jobapplications@sanparks.org
 
CLOSING DATE: 02 MARCH 2022
 
Applications not responded to within 21 days of the closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER: LABOUR LAW AND GOVERNANCE
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
 
Description:
SANParks currently offers this challenging career opportunity to an appropriately qualified and experienced person. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
 
Requirements:
  • Be in possession of a Legal degree (B Juris, B Proc, LLB) and an Admitted Attorney.
  • 10 years of experience in the legal field of which five years should be in a managerial role.
  • Five years of administrative law-related experience (PAIA and PAJA), PFMA, Labour Law and Interpretation of statutes.
  • Good communication and negotiation skills.
  • Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Suite).
  • Report writing skills.
  • Policy development skills.
  • Presentation and Facilitation skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Strategic skills.
  • Problem-solving.
  • Conflict management skills.
  • Change management.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal support to the Human Capital Management Department.
  • Develop, review, and negotiate Human Capital Management related contracts/agreements.
  • Provide support in respect of Labour issues within the organization.
  • Facilitate the establishment of a legislative committee.
  • Ensure that SANParks policies are compliant with applicable legislation and advice on general policy matters.
  • Coordinate legislative comments within the organization and address comments to the relevant government department.
  • Provide legal support to ensure overall compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Conduct research and provide legal opinions in respect of Labour and Employment Law, and Compliance and Governance issues.
  • Manage litigation relating to the unit.
  • Attend to PAIA's requests in support of the information officer.
  • Resolve potential legal disputes and negotiate settlement terms.
  • Build, enhance and maintain stakeholder relationships.
 
 
Salary: R 659 751 - R 905 543
 
 
Interested persons who meet the stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a covering letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past six months) to the following address:
Human Resources Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
Fax: 086 295 4078
E-mail: Gugulethu.Khuzwayo@sanparks.org
 
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
 
CLOSING DATE: 28 FEBRUARY 2022

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date please accept that your application was not successful.
 
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURATOR - MAPUNGUBWE INTERPRETATION CENTRE
Park: Mapungubwe National Park
 
Description:
A Challenging vacancy currently exists for a Curator in Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site. The successful candidate will have to be a highly motivated individual with the necessary skills and experience to take control of the SANParks museum collections in the Mapungubwe National Park and those that are under the custodianship of partner institutions will report to the Park Manager and Senior for Cultural Heritage. Applicants should be willing to travel.
 
The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive cost to company salary, based on the scale of a position with a Paterson C job grade, allowances and benefits as specified in the HR tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
 
Requirements:
  • Degree in Social Sciences/Museum Studies/History/Archaeology with at least 3 - 5 years of collections management or curatorial experience in a museum or similar institution.
  • Postgraduate Diploma or Degree in Cultural Heritage/ Museum/History/Archaeology/Archive studies will be an added advantage.
  • A sound knowledge of Heritage Objects and Museum management
  • Computer Literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as MSWord and MS Excel.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Good report writing skills
  • Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills.
  • A valid driver's license Code 08.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the management, preservation, conservation, safety, acquisition, disposal, interpretation and presentation of the Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre collection in line with the local and internationally accepted museum standards.
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures and plans for conservation of museum collections, with input from relevant other officials.
  • To collect objects associated with the history of the park in order to ensure a wide ranging in-depth cultural heritage collection.
  • To maintain an up to date inventory and proper storage of the park's heritage objects.
  • To research and document new entries to the collection in order to enhance their heritage and cultural significance. Ensure proper and safe handling as well as storage and ownership of artefacts.
  • To facilitate and oversee the design, preparation and installation of exhibitions related to cultural heritage.
  • To facilitate research on and access to heritage collections.
  • To manage relationships with third-party institutions that curate heritage objects that originates from Mapungubwe National Park.
  • Lead, develop and manage the Financial and Human Capital related to the position.
 
 
Salary: R 303 723 - R 496 089
 
Applications clearly indicating for which position you apply must be accompanied by a detailed CV, cover letter and certified copies of certificates and ID document and can be forwarded to:
South African National Parks
Human Capital Officer
P.O. Box 787 PRETORIA 0001
For attention: Thami Mohlabi
Tel: (012) 426 5048
 

E-mail: Thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org (please quote the name of the position applying for on the subject line)
 
CLOSING DATE: 25 FEBRUARY 2022

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date please accept that your application was not successful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI/HDSA


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GENERAL MANAGER: CORPORATE FINANCE
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
 
Description:
The Organisation requires the services of a General Manager: Corporate Finance in the Chief Financial Officers Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
 
Requirements:
  • Be in possession of a B.Com degree and an Honours Degree in Financial Management or similar graduate qualifications.
  • The successful candidate is required to be a certified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or be registered as a Professional Accountant with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants.
  • Should have 7 - 9 years experience in senior manager finance, financial accounting, auditing, general management, budgeting.
  • Understanding of relevant legislation (GAAP, PFMA).
  • Knowledge of Accountancy.
  • Knowledge of taxation (PAYE & Vat).
  • Knowledge of IT and ERP systems (Experience of working with Great Plains Financial package or other financial accounting packages).
 
Additional Requirements:
  • Thorough knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Good communication and negotiation skills.
  • Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Suite).
  • Report writing skills.
  • Policy development skills.
  • Presentation and Facilitation skills.
  • Knowledge of financial processes and policies.
  • Knowledge of basic human resources.
  • Strategic planning knowledge.
  • Knowledge of business processes and corporate governance.
  • Knowledge of auditing.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Strategic skills.
  • Problem solving.
  • Conflict management skills.
  • Change management.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Budget and accounting.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Plan, implement and direct day to day financial accounting functions for corporate.
  • Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
  • Develop, monitor and be responsible for an accounting system to provide timely and accurate financial information.
  • Provide timely and accurate financial information to the executive committee.
  • Ensure compliance with the applicable legislation and financial standards.
  • Develop, enhance, implement and enforce internal control systems.
  • Oversee the investment of funds and manage associated risks.
  • Provide financial input on contracts evaluation analysis.
  • Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
  • Plan, manage and direct the budget process and lead and develop the Human Capital of the department.
 
 
Salary: R 909 183 - R 1 199 904
 
Interested persons who meet the qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a covering letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past 6 months) to the following address:
Human Resources Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
Pretoria, 0001
Fax: 086 295 4078
E-mail: Reginah.Visser@sanparks.org
 
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
 
CLOSING DATE: 18 FEBRUARY 2022

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date please accept that your application was not successful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.