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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 
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GM: GOVERNANCE AND REPORTING
Applications from suitably qualified persons are invited for the General Manager: Governance and Reporting position based in Skukuza at Kruger National Park (KNP). The position will report to the Managing Executive for Kruger National Park (KNP) and operate throughout the Park.
 
Main Purpose of the Job
To lead in the delivery of the park’s key governance initiatives and provide strategic advice and support. Ensure that the Park meets all statutory and corporate governance requirements, including risk management, compliance, flow of information, and reporting.
Location Kruger National Park
 
Requirements
  • Postgraduate qualification in law/risk management/commerce or equivalent.
  • At least 8 years of risk and compliance management experience.
  • Proven experience monitoring adherence to all legislation, regulations, standards and business policies and procedures regarding Governance and Risk management.
  • Membership with a Risk Management Professional body would be an advantage.
  • Sound experience in risk and compliance policy writing and reviews.
 
Job-related knowledge & skills
  • Organisational policies and procedures
  • Implementing business improvement initiatives
  • Understanding of relevant legislation.
  • Project management.
  • Sound knowledge of the application of information systems
  • Governance and risk management policies, strategies and frameworks
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Communication (verbal and written)
  • Negotiation skills
  • Strategic Capability and Leadership
  • Impact and Influence
  • Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Internal Auditing
  • Financial Management & Reporting
  • Planning and organising
  • Problem-solving
 
Responsibilities
  • Formulate and implement park strategies and plans, aligning them with corporate objectives, strategies, policies, norms, and standards.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the park’s risk and governance management plans.
  • Review the park’s risk management framework and implement and maintain a strategically focused and effective ERM system and processes aligned with and in compliance with the SANParks ERM Framework, Policy, and Strategy.
  • Manage, coordinate, and evaluate the improvement of governance management processes.
  • Monitoring and oversight of the reporting function around APPs.
  • Responsible for the METT (Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool) process and all other reporting requirements.
  • Develop and manage KNP-specific Corporate Governance Policies and Procedures, including committee terms of reference.
  • Drive a culture of compliance throughout the organisation to embed this into day-to-day operations.
  • Analyse current and forthcoming regulations, proposals and legislation and provide meaningful, detailed analysis.
  • Ensure implementation and provide updates on the corporate governance policy framework, which includes the delegation of Authority, Whistle-blowing Policy, Fraud Prevention Policy, Code of Conduct, and Legislative Compliance Matrix.
  • Assist KNP in maintaining a conducive legislative environment aligned with relevant legal requirements and statutes to ensure the implementation of internal controls for compliance purposes.
  • Prepare and execute the KNP annual internal audit and plan, including the audit log.
  • Maintain and update the park register of committee members, attendance register, declaration of interest, and confidentiality agreement for all meetings.
  • Manage compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Committee Charters regarding meetings and documentation.
  • Oversees overall park-wide legislative compliance requirements (PFMA, Kings IV, etc.) and reports on compliance /non-compliance to the committee.
  • Oversee all information and records management within KNP – Business information.
  • Develop inter-programme SLAs and provide oversight on the SLA management.
  • Responsible for the administration function of all MANCO meetings.
  • Provide employee training on compliance and risk-related topics, policies, or procedures. Advance understanding of risk and improve the maturity of risk management in the park.
  • Oversee the Land & commercial legal function.
  • Manage legal, compliance, and business risks, reducing the overall risks within the corporation.
  • Provide oversight over the OHS function in the park.
  • Responsible for financial administration, oversight, and evaluation of KNP’s Budget.
  • Create a high-performance culture and manage team performance effectively by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures into individual work plans based on agreed-upon objectives.
  • Ensures employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded.
  • Develop and drive a mentorship and succession programme aligned with the organisation’s values.
 
 
Please Note
An appointment will be made using SANParks’ Eemployment Equity plan.
Salary R936,559.67 – R1,448,589.88
Paterson Grade E
 
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Simon Marutha
Human Capital Management
 
Documents Required
  • Interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should forward their application letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications.
  • Applicants possess foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
 
Closing Date 02 September 2024
 
 
 
 
 
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OFFICER: PAYROLL
The Organisation requires the services of an Officer: Payroll in the Human Capital Management department. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)
 
Requirements
  • Have a Diploma in Human Resource Management / Payroll.
  • Have relevant experience in HR Administration and payroll systems.
  • Minimum of 2 – 5 years experience working within the payroll environment.
  • Proficient with payroll software specifically Sage 300 people.
  • Knowledge of payroll regulations/processes.
  • Pay attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Thorough understanding of payroll-related labour and tax laws.
  • Time management skills
  • Planning and organising
  • Conflict management
  • Presentation skills
  • Intermediate knowledge of Excel
  • Listening skills
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Making rule-based and analytical decision
 
Responsibilities
  • Review information on the payroll system to ensure all information is accurate and up to date.
  • Ensure employees are linked to the correct primary positions and hierarchy structure.
  • Maintain employee records and ensure that they are correctly filed.
  • Ensure terminated employee files are kept in accordance with record-keeping policies and procedures.
  • Close payroll off on time with 100% correct data.
  • Handle all payroll queries.
  • Quality assuring the work of HCM clerks.
  • Process all payroll input for earnings, deductions, company contributions, and fringe benefits exactly as per the instruction document.
  • Run payroll checks and balances before administration/ supervisors check the payroll. Ensure that payroll deadlines are met on a monthly basis.
  • Import\generate reports on overtime worked and other allowances as per payroll instructions submitted.
  • Quality assurance information is captured by HCM Clerks where applicable.
  • Assist with the distribution of variance reports and other reports required by line management/supervisors.
  • Processing of school fees and hostel claims.
  • Process all miscellaneous input for deductions and external stakeholders such as garnishees, insurances and other stakeholders in accordance with policies and procedures including statutory requirements.
  • Link new employees to ESS and correct leave setup.
  • Compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages and reporting on this.
  • Track employee working hours.
  • Link new employees to ESS and correct leave setup.
  • Work closely with the benefits unit to ensure monthly changes are done correctly and each change is accompanied by an instruction document.
  • Assist with processing of employee transfers/promotions within the organisation and transfer of leave policy setup and hierarchy setup to the new entity.
  • Respond to queries relating to payroll activities on an ongoing basis.
  • Stay up to date with any labour or legislative changes.
  • Part and distribute payslips and IRP5s for employees in Paterson A-C band for employees with no access to Sage 300 people.
  • Prepare compensation checks, and respond to employee questions about wages and deductions.
  • Stay up to date with any labour or legislation changes.
  • Partake in the training initiatives.
  • Ensure the Bi-Annual review process is completed and signed off with the supervisor
  • Assist with audit-related queries and ensure compliance at all times.
  • Assist with providing support to the HCM Clerks with payroll-related functions.
  • Process payment for long services awards.
 
 
Salary R279,174.17- R455,991.11
 
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Human Capital Management
Documents Required
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).
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South Arican Qualification Authority.
 
Closing Date 30 August 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 




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MANAGER: LAND AFFAIRS
The organisation requires the services of a Manager: Land Affairs in the Legal Services’ Department. This position will be based in Phalaborwa for assistance with land matters within the Kruger National Park (KNP) and other National Parks
Location Kruger National Park
 
Requirements
  • Be in possession of an LLB (Bachelor of Law) degree with commercial and property law.
  • Should have 4 – 6 years of legal advisor experience.
  • Have 1 -3 years of practicing as conveyancer.
  • Have commercial and property law experience.
  • Understanding of commercial and contract law.
  • Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the environmental law and administrative law.
  • Advanced knowledge of property law.
  • Interpretation of statutes.
  • Knowledge of business objectives and strategies.
  • Good writing and drafting skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Communication Skills
 
Responsibilities
  • Deliver an effective and efficient legal support function in respect of land and boundary matters in the KNP and other national parks when required.
  • Ensure compliance to internal policies and processes.
  • Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation.
  • Draft contracts relevant to the land audit.
  • Draft legal opinions.
  • Establish and manage the database pertaining to land owned and managed by SANParks in respect of the KNP and other national parks.
  • Build and maintain purposeful stakeholder relationships (internal and external).
  • Provide legal support regarding the KNP land inclusion, cooperative and contractual management agreement protocols as well as land/property matters in general.
  • Initiate declaration and withdrawal of declaration processes, as well as attend to legal matters arising from KNP boundary determination.
  • Create and maintain a culture of good corporate governance and proactive project and financial management.
 
 
Salary R641 921.99 – R1 052 446.50
 
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Nomawethu Dudumashe
HCM  
Documents Required
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 )
 
Closing Date 28 August 2024









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HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT OFFICER
The Organisation requires the services of a Human Capital Management Officer in the Performance Management Unit. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)
 
Requirements
  • Be in possession of a National Diploma in Human Resource Management / Equivalent qualification.
  • Have 2 – 4 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Have 2 years in a clerical role.
  • Experience working in the Conservation, Tourism, and hospitality industry will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of the latest legislation, i.e., BCEA, EE, LRA, Skills Development Act, etc.
  • HCM policies and procedures
  • Financial principles.
  • Administration management and HR best practices.
  • Knowledge of the HCM systems.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Presentation skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Problem Solving skills.
  • Conflict resolution and dispute management
  • Interviewing skills.
  • Administrative skills.
  • Data management.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Recruitment and selection.
 
Responsibilities
  • Support the implementation of HCM policies, procedures, initiatives, and systems.
  • Ensure integrity of employee data on SAGE 300, People Management Module, and ensure that information is captured correctly.
  • Update structures, establishment table, and vacancy list in your area of responsibility.
  • Ensures that HCM systems, policies and procedures are adhered to, by providing guidance and support to employees and line managers.
  • Assist in fielding queries and complaints to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Administer the maintenance of HCM records, including amendments to biographical information, transfers, promotions, and salary/benefits adjustments.
  • Provide employees with information on various medical aid schemes and options as well as the Pension and Provident funds.
  • Process various withdrawal claims (dismissal, retirements, resignations, UIF, and death claims).
  • Assist with investigations, compiling reports, and coordinate payments of death claims.
  • Ensure proper leave management.
  • Assist with conducting periodic audits for the park to ensure compliance to policies and procedures.
  • Supervise and ensure the development of HCM Clerks where applicable Where applicable, supervise and provide training to HR Clerks, Interns, and employees on temporary contracts. Ensure proper administration of Uniform requirements.
  • Assist in processing IOD claims.
  • Assist with coordination, facilitation, and implementation of Learning and Development initiatives.
  • Assist with the coordination and implementation of Employee Wellness interventions and administration thereof.
Update and consolidate information/data for performance management.
  • Advise employees and management where required on Labour Relations processes and procedures.
  • Represent HCM in disciplinary hearings.
  • Compile & Submit Monthly, Quarterly & Annual HCM Reports.
  • Support a safe and positive work culture.
  • Establish and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with recruitment and selection processes (drafting of adverts and placement, shortlisting, Interview schedule, contacting candidates for interviews, disseminate interview packs and organise venue for interviews, verification of information for the successful candidate).
  • Open a file for new candidates and ensure that all relevant information is filed as legal and policy requirement.
  • Participate in interviews for Interns, positions in the A and C band.
  • Complete onboarding of new employees on SAGE 300 Job Management Module.
  • Coordinating induction sessions for new employees.
  • Ensure proper administration of exits such as resignations, retirements, and dismissals.
  • Assist with the coordination of information sessions.
  • Process new employees on the VIP system.
  • Data clean up on VIP systems.
 
 
Salary R282 919.52 – R462 106.49
 
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Nomawethu Dudumashe
HCM
 
Documents Required
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)
 
Closing Date 28 August 2024