SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)

SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)

Description:
The Organisation requires the services of a Switchboard Operator in the Communications Department. This position will be based at the Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Requirements:

Grade 12
7 to 12 months of experience working in the switchboard/reception environment.
Customer service orientation
General Knowledge of the organisation
Office administration
Excellent Communication skills
Computer Literacy with sound Knowledge of Microsoft packages
Interpersonal skills
Telephone etiquette

Responsibilities:

Ensure that the telephone system is functional.
Attend to all incoming calls.
Administer the telephone system.
Bill private telephone usage.
Maintain and update telephone list.
Journalise telephone bills among Departments.
Coordinate the acquisitions and installations of telephones.
Coordinate a maintenance service for the telephone system.
Liaise with the external stakeholders i.e. Telkom, Post Office etc.

Interested persons who meet the above-stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of 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: Nomawethu.Dudumashe@sanparks.org

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

Closing Date: 23 May 2023

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.

ADDO NP: FUSION CENTRE (CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR) X 4: [4 YEAR FIX-TERM CONTRACT]
Park: Addo Elephant National Park

Description:
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B3 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks. These vacant positions endorse Employee Equity in the work place
The successful candidate will be required to stay inside the park and there is available accommodation inside the park.

Requirements:
A challenging vacancy currently exists for four (4) Fusion Centre (Control Room Operator) Position at Addo Elephant National Park.
The key performance areas of the successful candidates would include the following:

Monitor organisation security systems- including but not limited to the access control and CCTV systems
Receive notifications of security incidents and issues from all organisation personnel
Relay notifications of incidents, issues etc. to the appropriate leadership positions
Interface with base building guards to coordinate incident responses
Dispatch security officers to investigate alarms and respond to incidents, escalate as procedure states and to the best of own judgement
Notify emergency services when external response is required; coordinate with security to ensure services have immediate access to the space
Monitor the performance of security system elements and report deficiencies to Security Leader and organisation senior personnel
Coordinate communication between relevant role-players and stakeholders
Track the location and activities of all rangers/field staff assigned to their shift
Applies the appropriate professionalism, maturity and tact to manage the incident
Adheres to and always promotes organisational policies and procedures
Communicates concerns, process improvement ideas or other opportunities for improvement to the team
Law enforcement by assisting with the control of visitors as well as staff and the assimilation, interpretation, and dissemination of information.
To maintain law, order and discipline to staff members, communities, and guests.
To maintain a high standard of administration.
Inspection and cleanliness of operations room building and equipment.

Responsibilities:

A grade 12 certificate/NQF level 4
2 Years' experience as security/law enforcement official
1 Year experience of working within a control room environment.
Psira grade B certificate or equivalent certificate in law enforcement i.e., ranger training,
Computer Literacy certificate. Advanced computer skills certificate will be an added advantage
Office Administrative and Record Keeping certificate and experience, will be an added advantage.
Sound communication and interpersonal skills
A healthy person with high-level mental alertness is required in this position.
The willingness to be based inside the park.
No criminal record

Salary: R 150 663 - R 202 697

Use only the following reference in e-mail subject line: FUSION CENTRE

Please address your application, accompanied by a CV for attention Ilze Jonker, to the following address:
Addo Elephant National Park
P. O. Box X 52
ADDO
6105
You may post/deliver or e-mail at addovacancies@sanparks.org

Closing Date: 18 May 2023

If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.

EXTERNAL VACANCY: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER GARDEN ROUTE REGION
PATERSON GRADING: D3
Park: Garden Route National Park

Description:
A challenging vacancy exists for a Business Development Manager based in Knysna Regional Office, Garden Route National Park. The incumbent will report to the Regional General Manager with the responsibilities of developing and managing business and revenue generating opportunities for Garden Route National Park (Knysna; Wilderness and Tsitsikamma).

To develop and manage business development projects in the region.
To develop strategies to generate revenue from new tourism products.
To develop and drive interventions to enhance the performance of existing products.
To develop and evaluate business feasibility studies.
To implement and manage Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects and contracts.
To prepare supply chain documents for evaluation of bids for projects.
To ensure compliance with the requirements of Treasury Regulations 16 of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
To proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize opportunities for project success.

Requirements:

BComm Business Degree or equivalent in Commerce/Finance/Tourism/Economics/Project Management.
Desirable post-graduate degree in MBA, MCom, Legal, Finance, or related.
Minimum 4 to 6 years relevant work experience in Project Management or Financial Management, Tourism Management and/or Socio-economic development.
Must have excellent negotiation skills, Conflict management skills and Communication skills.
Knowledge of relevant and applicable legislations to business development.
Demonstrate computer training.
Drivers Licence.
No criminal record.

Responsibilities:

To develop and manage business development projects in the region.
To develop strategies to generate revenue from new tourism products.
To develop and drive interventions to enhance the performance of existing products.
To develop and evaluate business feasibility studies.
To implement and manage Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects and contracts.
To prepare supply chain documents for evaluation of bids for projects.
To ensure compliance with the requirements of Treasury Regulations 16 of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
To proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize opportunities for project success.

Salary: R 585 505 - R 959 943

Please forward a copy of CV, Covering letter, Certified copy of ID, Driver’s License and Certified copies of relevant qualifications to the following address :
Appointment will be in accordance with EE targets plan .
Human Resource Department
South African National Parks
PO Box 3542
Knysna
6570
Email: viola.solomons@sanparks.org

Closing Date: 16 May 2023

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.

EXTERNAL VACANCY: REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER GARDEN ROUTE REGION PATERSON GRADING: D3
Park: Garden Route National Park

Description:
A challenging vacancy exists for a Regional Communications Manager based in Knysna Regional Office, Garden Route National Park. The incumbent will report to the Regional General Manager with primary responsibilities of planning and executing internal and external communications activities for the Garden Route National Park (Knysna; Wilderness and Tsitsikamma).

Key Performance Areas

To develop and implement a regional communications strategy in line with the corporate communications strategy.
To conduct media relations, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external media.
To establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders.
Be very social media savvy and able to manage social media requirements for the region.
Advise Regional General Manager/Park Managers on key stakeholders issues.
Manage and execute visitor programs and external functions.
Identify, plan and coordinate events inside and outside parks.
Manage the Communications Department Budget.
React timely to media enquiries and other social media platforms.
Develop crisis management plan for the region in line with Corporate Crisis Communications Strategy.
Ensure that all published information conforms to corporate communications standards.
Manage the website and social media page for the region.
Partner in all Ad hoc Marketing initiatives.
Coordination of filming and event applications within the region.

Knowledge & Skills

Excellent Computer Skills.
Events Management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be available on weekends, public holidays and extended hours.
Be willing to travel extensively, must be able to work without supervision, with strong attention to detail.
Be eloquent and comfortable with conducting print, broadcast and TV interviews.
Ability to improve awareness and reputation of SANParks, Garden Route through social media and regional forums.
Be able to create, write, edit and publish content for Garden Route page.

Requirements:

B-Degree or equivalent in Journalism/Communication Science and Media Studies/Public Relations.
Minimum of three to five Â (3 to 5) years in corporate communications coordinating media liaison, events management, web content, public relations and social media.
Some background in tourism and conservation practices.
Knowledge of the Public Access to Information Act (PAIA), Public Relations Code of Ethics and relevant industry related legislation.
Knowledge and Skills on Media Relations principles and practice.
Certificate on Web Management and Digital Marketing.

Responsibilities:
Key Performance Areas

To develop and implement a regional communications strategy in line with the corporate communications strategy.
To conduct media relations, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external media.
To establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders.
Be very social media savvy and able to manage social media requirements for the region.
Advise Regional General Manager/Park Managers on key stakeholders issues.
Manage and execute visitor programs and external functions.
Identify, plan and coordinate events inside and outside parks.
Manage the Communications Department Budget.
React timely to media enquiries and other social media platforms.
Develop crisis management plan for the region in line with Corporate Crisis Communications Strategy.
Ensure that all published information conforms to corporate communications standards.
Manage the website and social media page for the region.
Partner in all Ad hoc Marketing initiatives.
Coordination of filming and event applications within the region.

Salary: R 585 505 - R 959 943

Please forward a copy of CV, Covering letter, Certified copy of ID, Driver’s License and Certified copies of relevant qualifications to the following address:
Appointment will be in accordance with EE targets plan .
Human Resource Department
South African National Parks
PO Box 3542
Knysna
6570
Email: viola.solomons@sanparks.org

Closing Date: 16 May 2023

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.

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