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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR (KRUGER NATIONAL PARK)
Are you passionate about nature, conservation, and making a real impact? Kruger National Park, South Africa’s iconic wilderness, is calling! We’re looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our vibrant team and help shape the future of one of the world’s most celebrated national parks. If you’re ready to work where adventure meets purpose, apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
SANParks requires the services of a Departmental Administrator based in the Kruger National Park (KNP – Skukuza) to contribute and serve under the Communications Management.
Location Kruger National Park
Requirements
- Be in possession of a National Diploma in Admin /Secretarial/ Office Management or equivalent.
- Must have 3 years’ experience in administrative / secretarial support to Executives.
- Knowledge of drafting minutes.
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of manual and electronic filing systems.
- Diary management
- Basic understanding of the Public Finance Management act (PFMA).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Listening skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Coordination skills.
- Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Responsibilities
- To arrange meetings and other events for the General Manager: Communication (Kruger National Park)
- To coordinate multiple diaries.
- Respond to inquiries regarding reports.
- Ensure all activities comply with internal and external policies, procedures, and regulations as per organisational requirements.
- To coordinate travel arrangements.
- To take minutes as and when required.
- Engage stakeholders through clear and compelling presentations.
- To ensure proper filing of all documentation and dissemination of information.
- Perform data cleaning and validation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- To coordinate maintenance requirements relevant to the work environment.
- To monitor budgets, reconcile and report items of concern.
- Identify areas for improvement in service delivery, customer experience, and overall operational efficiency.
- To perform financial, procurement, HCM and other office administrative functions.
- To act as a host as and when required.
Please Note
If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.
Salary R369 915.00 – R443 887.00
Paterson Grade C2
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 qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a covering letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified with the past 3 months) to the following address:
Human Capital Management Division
ATT: Ms. Dudu Mkansi
Private Bag x 402
Skukuza,
1350
Tel no: (013) 735-4381
E-mail: jobapplications7@sanparks.org
Closing Date 05 February 2026
HEAD: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
SANParks invites applications for a strategic leadership opportunity to head its Human Capital Management (HCM) function. This role is pivotal in shaping the organisation’s people strategy, driving transformation, and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with SANParks’ mandate and business objectives.
Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)
Requirements
- Minimum: Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, or Psychology.
- Preferred: Master’s degree in HRM or related field.
- Experience: 10–12 years’ generalist HR experience at senior management level, with at least 5 years in an executive/strategic HR leadership role.
- Exposure to Board-level activities and governance processes (advantageous).
- Technical Competencies: Strong knowledge of HR systems (Sage 300 advantageous).
- Expertise in talent management, labour relations, and transformation strategies.
- Understanding of corporate governance, diversity management, and change management principles.
- Strategic thinker with proven ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- High integrity and commitment to SANParks’ values and transformation agenda.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Human Capital Management strategy aligned to SANParks’ business plan.
- Implement and monitor the HCM business plan, ensuring delivery of strategic objectives.
- Develop and enforce policies that comply with legislative frameworks and organisational needs.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the HCM team, ensuring capability development and succession planning.
- Drive customer-centric HR service delivery and effective communication across the organisation.
- Ensure compliance with all labour legislation, corporate governance standards, and transformation imperatives.
- Champion change management and diversity initiatives, embedding SANParks’ values and culture.
- Manage stakeholder relationships internally and externally for mutual benefit.
- Oversee sound financial management and HR systems, including HRIS and payroll platforms.
Please Note
- Applications not responded to within 21 days after the closing date should be considered unsuccessful.
- SANParks is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to women and persons living with disabilities.
- SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Salary R1 795 710- R2 693 565
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 candidates who meet the above criteria should submit:
- A detailed CV and Certified copies of qualifications (foreign qualifications must include SAQA evaluation).
Closing Date 23 January 2026