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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS) 
 
 
 
 
BIOINFORMATICS & SCIENCE MANAGER
Park: Table Mountain National Park
 
Description:
A challenging vacancy exists for a Bioinformatics and Science Support Manager, based at the Cape Research Centre, working with the Scientific Services division of South African National Parks (SANParks). The successful candidate will lead and coordinate an initiative to modernise biological species data management at SANParks.
Salary scale: D4 level.
This two-year contract position will be based at the Cape Research Centre, in the Tokai section of Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town.
 
Requirements:
  • MSc degree in Natural Science/Information Science or equivalent qualification.
  • Five years of working experience in an ecological field and/or bioinformatics-related field.
  • Five years of project management/coordination experience
  • Excellent knowledge and experience in data management, including in database development.
  • Experience managing teams and project finances
  • Strong experience in manipulation and analysis of large datasets from different sources
  • Sound understanding of taxonomy and South Africa's biodiversity datasets
  • Good working knowledge of GIS
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A driver's license and willingness to travel to national parks across the country
Preferred
  • PhD degree in Natural Science/Information Science.
  • Experience working with geographically-dispersed project teams.
  • Experience writing peer-reviewed journal articles.
  • Demonstrated experience and networking within South Africa's bioinformatics community, especially with SANBI’s biodiversity information systems team.
  • Experience working with GBIF data and APIs.
  • Experience working with Excel, Access, BRAHMS and Specify software.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Manage and administer a complex two-year national-scale project
  • Oversee a project team and manage finance according to SANParks’ policies and procedures
  • Coordinate development of knowledge systems and facilitate data management, synthesis and use for informing SANParks' conservation actions
  • Manage relationships with the donor and project partners, including SANBI
 
 
Forward your application with a Cover Letter, CV, relevant copies of Qualifications and ID to the following address:
Mr Thami Mohlabi
Human Capital Officer
P O Box 787
PRETORIA, 0001
E-mail to thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
 
CLOSING DATE: 04 JULY 2022
 
If you have not been responded to within 21 days after the closing date, do note that your application is unsuccessful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
VISUAL DATA SCIENTIST
Park: Table Mountain National Park
 
Description:
A vacancy exists for a Visual data scientist in the Scientific Services division of South African National Parks (SANParks). The successful candidate will apply a suitable system for managing visual records, including capturing, storing, managing and analysing image datasets, such as baited remote underwater videos (BRUVs), images from camera traps, remote sensing imagery and drone imagery, across all parks and nodes. The position will include the rescue and collation of potentially vast biodiversity and habitat information resources to set up opportunities for interpretation and analysis of trends over decades. There is some flexibility in the final placement of the successful candidate, depending on their particular skills and preference.
Salary scale: D3 level.
This two-year contract position will be based at Table Mountain, Garden Route or Kruger National Parks.
 
Requirements:
  • MSc in Natural Science/Information Science or equivalent qualification.
  • Three years of working experience in an ecological field and/or bioinformatics-related field.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience in visual data management.
  • Strong experience in manipulation and analysis of large visual datasets from different sources
  • Capable of writing code for detecting biological trends such as species abundance, occurrence, habitat preference and activity patterns from photographs and videos.
  • Good working knowledge of GIS
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills
  • A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to national parks across the country
Preferred
  • Ability to use open-source software, such as R and QGIS, to develop code for data analysis.
  • Experience using artificial intelligence for capturing data from photographs and videos.
  • Ability to develop, document and implement statistical analysis workflows.
  • Experience working with remote sensing data.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Conduct an inventory of visual datasets, including BRUV and camera trap data, and their locations
  • Develop a strategy and operational plan for capturing, managing and sharing these data
  • Conduct visual data capture, collation, interpretation and analysis
  • Develop and mobilise a strategy for documenting and storing SANParks visual data
  • Store, manage and mobilise visual datasets
 
 
Forward your application with a Cover Letter, CV, relevant copies of Qualifications and ID to the following address:
Mr Thami Mohlabi
Human Capital Officer
P O Box 787
PRETORIA, 0001
E-mail to thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
 
CLOSING DATE: 04 JULY 2022
 
If you have not been responded to within 21 days after the closing date, do note that your application is unsuccessful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION SCIENTIST (ARID & CENTRAL RESEARCH NODE, KIMBERLEY OFFICE)
Park: Mokala National Park
 
Description:
A vacancy exists for a Biodiversity Information Scientist for the Arid and Central Nodes of the Scientific Services division of South African National Parks (SANParks). The successful candidate will provide data management and support functions for node research focused on the arid zone and central national parks. This includes herbarium curation, data capture, management, storage and analysis, including spatial data.
Salary scale: D3 level
This two-year contract position will be based at the Arid Research Unit in Kimberley.
 
Requirements:
  • MSc in Natural Science/Information Science or equivalent qualification.
  • Three years of post-graduate working experience in an ecological and/or bioinformatics-related field.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience in data management.
  • Strong experience in manipulation, analysis and interpretation of large datasets.
  • Sound understanding of taxonomy and South Africa's biodiversity datasets,
  • Good working knowledge of Geographical Information Systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Proven experience of successfully leading the writing of scientific reviews and/or reports.
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills.
  • Good networking skills.
  • A valid driver's license and willingness to travel to national parks across the country.
Preferred
  • Experience working with BRAHMS and other database software.
  • Experience working with Braun-Blanquet vegetation data.
  • Experience developing checklists and using GBIF data.
  • Experience working with remote-sensing data.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Conduct an inventory of datasets and their locations.
  • Develop a strategy and operational plan for capturing these data sets.
  • Capture, manage and mobilise data from arid and central parks.
  • Integrate relevant data into SANParks data management processes.
  • Identify, review and analyse (if needed) SANParks' datasets and/or data in collaboration with external researchers and open access repositories.
  • Draft, consult and finalise reports.
  • Publish scientific papers as and where appropriate
  • Provide data management mentorship.
 
 
 
Forward your application with a Cover Letter, CV, relevant copies of Qualifications and ID to the following address:
Mr Thami Mohlabi
Human Capital Officer
P O Box 787
PRETORIA 0001
E-mail to thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
 
CLOSING DATE: 04 JULY 2022
 
If you have not been responded to within 21 days after the closing date, do note that your application is unsuccessful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
KNOWLEDGE COLLATION SCIENTIST: POLLINATORS & INVERTEBRATES
Park: Kruger National Park
 
Description:
A vacancy exists for a pollinator and invertebrate knowledge collation scientist in the Scientific Services division of South African National Parks (SANParks). The successful candidate will locate, review and synthesise existing literature (peer-reviewed and grey) and ongoing research (by SANParks and external researchers) across all parks to produce State of Knowledge reports for (i) pollinators, and (ii) invertebrates.
Salary Scale: Patterson D3 band
This two-year contract position will be based in Skukuza in Kruger National Park.
 
Requirements:
  • At least an MSc in Natural Science
  • Three years of post-graduate working experience in an ecological field and/or bioinformatics-related field.
  • Proven record of accomplishment of scientific writing, including first author peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, scientific assessments and reports.
  • Wide-ranging knowledge and experience working with pollinators and other invertebrates.
  • Data analysis and interpretation skills.
  • Proven experience of successfully leading the writing of scientific reviews and reports.
  • Good networking skills.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills.
  • A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to national parks across the country.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Planning report content through end-user consultation.
  • Identify, collate and review knowledge relevant to pollinators and invertebrates in SANParks.
  • Identify, review and analyse (if needed) SANParks' datasets.
  • Identify, review and analyse (if needed) data from registered external researchers and open access repositories.
  • Draft, consult and finalise reports.
  • Prepare and present summaries for decision-makers.
 
 
Forward your application with a Cover Letter, CV, relevant copies of Qualifications and ID to the following address:
Mr Thami Mohlabi
Human Capital Officer
P O Box 787
PRETORIA, 0001
E-mail to thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
 
CLOSING DATE: 04 JULY 2022
 
If you have not been responded to within 21 days after the closing date, do note that your application is unsuccessful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SCIENTIST: FRESHWATER & ESTUARINE SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE COLLATION
Park: Garden Route National Park
 
Description:
A vacancy exists for a freshwater and estuarine knowledge collation scientist in the Scientific Services division of South African National Parks (SANParks). The successful candidate will locate, review and synthesise existing literature (peer-reviewed and grey) and important findings from ongoing research (by SANParks and external researchers) across parks to produce various State of Knowledge reports for freshwater and estuarine systems. The incumbent will be based in the Garden Route & Frontier Research Unit, working out of our offices in either Knysna or Sedgefield. S/he will work closely with SANParks scientists and managers on this critical project. The incumbent should be highly motivated and able to work independently, have a demonstrated track record in information synthesis, and have very strong scientific writing skills and experience. S/he will join a dynamic group of scientists and must be a team player, able to integrate diverse information to produce knowledge for applied management needs.
Salary Scale: Patterson D3 Band
This two-year contract position will be based at the Rondevlei (preferably) or Knysna office of Scientific Services in the Garden Route National Park.
 
Requirements:
  • At least an MSc in the appropriate Natural Science field.
  • At least three years of post-graduate working experience in an ecological field Sound knowledge and understanding of the diversity and functioning of freshwater and estuarine ecosystems in South Africa.
  • Experience working in freshwater and estuarine social-ecological systems.
  • Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills.
  • Proven experience in successfully leading the writing of scientific reviews and reports.
  • Excellent networking and collaboration skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills.
  • A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to national parks across the country.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Plan report content through end-user consultation.
  • Identify, collate and review diverse knowledge forms relevant to freshwater and estuarine systems in SANParks.
  • Identify, review and analyse (if needed) SANParks datasets and/or other data from open access repositories and/or in conjunction with external research collaborators
  • Draft, consult on and finalise internal state of knowledge science reports.
  • Where appropriate, publish in relevant scientific journals
 
 
Forward your application with a Cover Letter, CV, relevant copies of Qualifications and ID to the following address:
Mr Thami Mohlabi
Human Capital Officer
P O Box 787
PRETORIA, 0001
E-mail to thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
 
CLOSING DATE: 04 JULY 2022
 
If you have not been responded to within 21 days after the closing date, do note that your application is unsuccessful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
MANAGING EXECUTIVE: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Park: Kruger National Park
Description:
Fixed-term contract for five years.
Paterson Grading F (Lower)
SANParks requires the services of a Managing Executive: Kruger National Park (KNP). The position will be based at Skukuza, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga and reports to the CEO.
 
Requirements:
  • Relevant 4 year qualification in Commerce/Business Management/Conservation/Science/Tourism.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Commerce/Business Management/Conservation/Science/Tourism.
  • Senior executive management experience in a relevant field for a period of at least 10 to 12 years.
  • Financial Management, Economic development and Commercial skills.
  • A sound understanding of the legislative and corporate governance framework governing national parks.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Conservation & Tourism industry.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the built environment and infrastructure and facilities management.
  • Demonstrated strategic planning and leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated experience of operating within in a matrix management environment.
  • Demonstrated conflict management skills and experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing diversity within a complex environment.
  • Demonstrated Communication, networking and stakeholder management experience.
 
Qualifications and Experience which will provide an added advantage:
  • Master's degree in Commerce/Business Management/Conservation/Science/Tourism will be an added advantage.
  • Park Management Experience.
  • People management and Coaching skills.
  • Experience of Supply chain management and public sector procurement policies and procedures.
 
Responsibilities:
The successful incumbent will provide leadership in order to:
  • Manage all operations and business processes within the Kruger National Park (KNP).
  • Promote and lead socio-economic transformation and change management at the KNP.
  • Develop and manage the implementation of SANParks Policies, strategies and operational procedures within the KNP.
  • Contribute to the management of conservation and combatting of wildlife crime within the KNP.
  • Enhance tourism product development, operations and commercialization within KNP.
  • Manage, maintain and upgrade facilities and associated infrastructure within the KNP.
  • Enhance the wildlife economy within and around the KNP.
  • Integrate communities and land claimants into the management and benefits accruing from the Park.
  • Promote sound and participative relationships between management and other employees.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement process within and around the KNP.
  • Implement the Park Management Plan for the KNP.
  • Lead SANParks participation in the GLTFCA Co-operative Agreement and associated programmes within the Greater Kruger area.
  • Ensure the implementation of sound Corporate Governance and effective financial management in line with the Public Finance Management Act.
  • Lead the SANParks KNP management team.
 
 
 
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: Gugulethu.Khuzwayo@sanparks.org


Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
 
CLOSING DATE: 04 JULY 2022
 
Applications not responded to within 21 days of the closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
The appointment will be done as per SANParks Employment Equity Plan.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT MANAGER - BIODIVERSITY SOCIAL PROJECTS UNIT
Park: Garden Route National Park
 
Description:
The above position is a fixed-term contract position up to 31 March 2024 renewable on mutual agreement. This position is on a C4 Paterson Salary Band total remuneration package of R 25 310.33 as the incumbent will stay outside the park. The incumbent will also receive a Tool of Trade allowance of R4 069.79 (must be a suitable vehicle), pending approval as per SANParks Delegation Framework.
 
Requirements:
  • National diploma in Conservation/Forestry or Environmental Management
  • Minimum of two years of project management experience
  • 1 - 2 Years of experience in invasive alien plant clearing is essential for this position
  • Experience in health and safety management and compliance
  • Computer literacy in MS office packages
  • Code B driver's license
 
Responsibilities:
  • Operational planning and assist with strategic planning for the project
  • Managing of the projects according to organisational standards
  • Managing human resources and logistics within the project
  • Management of administrative and financial processes of the project
  • Communication and liaison with stakeholders
  • Compilation of weekly and monthly reports
  • Monthly SHEQ compliance and reporting
  • Conduct self-assessments and prepare project audits
  • Ensure mapping and data recording for the project linked to activities
  • Ensure all relevant data is captured for the project
 
 
Interested parties are requested to send the following:
  1. Updated CV
  2. Proof of qualifications acquired plus driver's license
  3. Letters of reference
Send information to:
Att: Zandile Titi
Address: 399 Farm Road, Farm 405, Harkeville, Plettenberg Bay, 6602
Tel: 044 532 7823
E-mail: Zandile.Titi@sanparks.org
Subject line: Applications_Project Manager_Goudveld
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 JUNE 2022
 
Should you not hear from us within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR - BIODIVERSITY SOCIAL PROJECTS (BASED IN THULAMAHASHE)
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
 
Description:
The position is a fixed-term contract position up to the end of 31 March 2024, renewable on mutual agreement. Salary is on a B4 band, R 10 117.02 + R 2 076.00 housing allowance per month. Own accommodation should be provided.
 
Requirements:
  • Grade 12 or NQF level 4 qualification
  • 2 years of experience in general Administration
  • Computer Literate in MS office packages
  • Data capturing experience
 
Responsibilities:
  • General office administration and office management
  • Updating of financial hand held systems
  • Assistance with procurement processes
  • General data capturing linked to the project
  • Update and maintain project filling system
  • Processing of services provider invoices for payment
  • Minute taking
  • Updating and maintain project data
  • Liaison with services providers and relevant internal departments
 
 
Interested parties are requested to send the following:
  1. Updated CV
  2. Proof of qualifications acquired
  3. Letters of reference
Send information to:
Lorraine Mathebula
Address: P.O Box 408
HOEDSPRUIT, 1380
E-mail: Lorraine.Mathebula@sanparks.org
Subject line: K2C Project Admin
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 JUNE 2022
 
Should you not hear from us within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.


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GENERAL WORKER
Park: Kruger National Park
Description:
Applications are invited for a General Workers position in Technical Services Maintenance at Punda Maria Rest Camps in the Kruger National Park.
 
Requirements:
  • Grade 10
  • Grade 12 will an added advantage.
  • Minimum two years experiences in built environment.
  • Physical good health.
  • Good knowledge of tools and equipment, safe handling and aftercare, including lawnmowers and brush cutters.
  • Ability to assist with general repairs and maintenance to all types of infrastructure,
  • Ability to understand verbal communication
  • Basic knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
  • Basic numeracy literacy
  • Safe handling and use of Power Tools will be an added advantage
  • Possession of some technical certificates will be an added advantage
 
Responsibilities:
  • Perform semi-skilled tasks that may include minor non-live electrical work, tiling, painting, plumbing, building, carpentry and welding in accordance with predetermined quality and productivity standards.
  • Perform routine maintenance of facilities such as tourist and staff accommodation, ablution blocks, administration and technical buildings.
  • Performing duties of a technical nature within the incumbent's capabilities.
  • Assisting with other ad hoc tasks as required by Supervisor/Management.
  • Ensure safety within the work environment and for others.
  • Learning other technical skills.
 
 
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by CVs as well as recently certified copies of all qualification(s) to the following address:
Human Capital Management
Att: Ms. Zandile Mdlovu
Private Bag X1021
Phalaborwa 1390
Tel: (013) 735 4293
E-mail: zandile.mdlovu@sanparks.org
 
CLOSING DATE: 22 JUNE 2022
 
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Applications not responded to within 14 days of the closing date must be considered to be unsuccessful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.