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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 


MANAGER: SKUKUZA FACILITIES & BUILDING SERVICES
Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for Manager:  Skukuza Facilities and Building Services in the Kruger National Park. Reporting to the Senior Manager: Facilities and Building Services.
 
PURPOSE
Managing and implementing infrastructure projects including expanded programmes, contract management, developing business plans, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures within the organisation and ensuring compliance to OHSA and Building Regulations to maintain safe and sustainable infrastructure.
 
Location Kruger National Park
 
Requirements
  • Degree in Facilities Management or Degree on related built environment qualification – (NQF 7)
  • 5 years of experience in facilities/building management or civil engineering, with at least 3 years at middle management, and
  • Understanding of the Conservation and Tourism Industry.
  • Skills in project management, conflict resolution, critical thinking, budgeting, and compliance with regulations such as, OHSACT and PFMA,
  • Postgraduate qualification in Project & Infrastructure Management will be an added advantage.
  • South African National Standards (Building regulations)
  • Knowledge and understanding Expanded Public Works Programme
  • Valid Driver’s licence.
 
Responsibilities
Infrastructure Management
  • Ensure that all building and civil infrastructure comply with National standards and applicable legislation.
  • Conduct research and introduce the latest building services technologies and ensure that the support services are delivered through best practice.
  • Evaluate existing buildings and services and compile annual maintenance and replacement programs.
  • Plan, facilitate and implement predetermined maintenance, renovations and replacement programmes.
  • Guide infrastructure planning and design of new infrastructure as well as the upgrading of existing infrastructure.
  • Development and implementation of quality assurance programmes for building and civil infrastructure in terms of pre-determined standards.
  • Ensure that infrastructure development and maintenance comply with health, safety and environmental legislation.
 
Facilities Management
  • Successfully manage the facilities portfolio for Kruger National Park.
  • Develop and implement maintenance and renovations plan for infrastructure i.e., Offices’ facilities, Tourism facilities, Staff accommodations and corporate buildings to meet demand for intended use (medium to long-term plans).
  • Manage contractual agreements for service providers.
  • Ensure sound financial management and governance.
  • Management of construction and maintenance contracts
  • Provides support on infrastructure maintenance and contract management for all Public Private Partnership contracts.
Financial Management
  • Financial Management and Responsible for Budget Management.
  • Plan budget and monitor implementation of maintenance programme.
  • Responsible financial management of projects, processes and activities.
  • Development & execution of financial plans.
  • Asset Management for the division.
  • SCM and Procurement management for the division.
 
 
Please Note
Appointment will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity plan. SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
Salary R737, 415.00 – R921, 795.00
Paterson Grade D2
 
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
A detailed Curriculum Vitae including copies of their qualifications recently certified within the last 3 months to the following address:
Human Capital Management Division
ATT:  Ms. Fiona Kubayi
Private Bag x 402
Skukuza,
1350
Tel no: (013) 735-4389
E-mail:  jobapplications1@sanparks.org
 
Candidates who have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date may consider their applications as unsuccessful.
 
Closing Date 24 July 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 





​PRACTITIONER: EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the position of the Practitioner: Employee Wellness and Recreation under the Corporate Human Capital Management at Kruger National Park. The successful candidate will be required to stay inside the park.
 
PURPOSE:
To provide professional Wellness advisory and administrative services to all employees, sections and departments contributing to a harmonious and productive workforce in Kruger National Park.
Location Kruger National Park
 
Requirements
  • Degree in Behavioural Sciences (Social Work, Psychology and any health-related field)
  • Should be registered with a relevant professional body and EAPA-SA.
  • At least 3-5 years’ experience as Wellness practitioner.
  • Driver license is compulsory code 8.
  • Strong ethics and liability.
  • The candidate must be computer literate (MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer, AS400 file extraction and electronic file)
  • Candidate must have an understanding of relevant EAP legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of financial management’
  • The candidate should have the following skills, i.e., conflict resolution, interpersonal, problem-solving skills, presentation skills and planning & organising skills.
 
Responsibilities
  • Identify needs e.g., alcohol and drug abuse, lack of coping skills, stress, depression and trauma.
  • Ensure health risk management e.g., vaccinations.
  • Educate employees on mental health.
  • Promote physical fitness to employees through sports activities and Gymnasium.
  • Implement and administer housing committee resolutions (allocation and auditing)
  • Educate employees on terminal illnesses e.g., HIV/Aids, Cancer, TB.
  • Promotion of nutrition for a healthy lifestyle of employees.
  • Promotion of healthy productivity and workplace cooperation.
  • Educate employees on the prevention of HIV/AIDS, TB, Cancer and hypertension nutrition for a healthy lifestyle.
  • Counsel troubled employees and their immediate family members.
  • Review medical aid benefits of employees.
  • Manage incapacity and disability cases.
  • Provide psychosocial support to employees who are about to retire counseling.
  • Provide information session on wellness related challenges i.e. debt and gambling, sick leave abuse.
  • Provide assistance with the death claim investigation on ad hoc.
  • To build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
 
Please Note
Appointment will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity plan.
If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
Salary R501 165.00 Per Annum
Paterson Grade C4
 
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
A detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications certified within the last 3 months to the following address:
Kruger National Park
Human Capital Management
Attention: Ms. Dudu Mkansi
Private Bag X402
SKUKUZA
1350
Tel No: (013) 735-4381
 
E–mail: jobapplications8@sanparks.org
 
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
 
Closing Date 23 July 2025











​GENERAL WORKER
 
Applications are invited for suitably qualified person to fill the above-mentioned vacant permanent position in the Marula Region of the Kruger National Park at Skukuza Rest Camp. The successful candidate will be expected to stay inside the park.
Location Kruger National Park
 
Requirements
  • Grade 12.
  • The incumbent must have hygiene and housekeeping skills
  • The incumbent must have knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
  • Communication skills both Written and Verbal (English)
  • Supervisory skills will be an added advantage.
  • Good knowledge of tools, handling and aftercare.
 
Responsibilities
  • Perform cleaning duties including chalets, ablution facilities and surrounding areas to prescribed set standards.
  • Control inventory items.
  • Reporting abnormalities including equipment and maintenance faults.
  • Keep equipment clean and in good working condition.
  • Assist with the collection of supplies when necessary.
  • Assist with general work in the Rest Camp.
  • Assist in laundry duties of the Rest Camp.
  • Assist with other ad hoc tasks as required by supervisor/manager.
 
Please Note
Appointment will be made in line with the Employment Equity Plan.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
Paterson Grade A1
 
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
Application/cover letter, accompanied by a detailed CV as well as recently certified copies of all qualification(s) to the following address:
Human Capital Management
Att: Ms. Twanano Mashaba
Private Bag X402
Skukuza, 1350
Tel: 013 735 4261
Or hand deliver to the Human Capital Management Offices in Skukuza.
 
Applications not responded to within 14 days of the closing date must be considered to be unsuccessful.
 
Closing Date 22 July 2025