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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
GENERAL MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERVICES
Park: Kruger National Park
Description:
SANParks requires the services of a General Manager: Technical Services in the Kruger National Park. The position is based in Skukuza in the Kruger National Park and is responsible for oversight of all park infrastructure which includes: the provisioning of all essential services at all rest camps and ranger posts; approximately 4500 building structures; approx. 900km of tar roads; 1700km of gravel roads; 2500km of management roads; the provisioning of potable water through 12 water purification plants; 24 sewerage purification plants; 45km of bulk water supply systems; 12 solid waste management plants; over 550km of fencing more than 36 electrical emergency power supply systems and 5 off-grid and 2 grid connection solar electrical system sites. The Technical Services department provides planning, design, contract and project management functions and has a staff complement of approximately 400 employees. The responsibilities of the position include fleet management of approximately 370 vehicles.
Requirements:
The following skills and experience will be an added advantage:
Responsibilities:
Salary: R 987 716 - R 1 527 714
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
NB. Appointment will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity plan.
Interested persons who meet the above stated requirements should forward their applications letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications certified within the last 3 months to the following address:
Kruger National Park
Human Capital Management
Attention: Simon Marutha
Private Bag X402
SKUKUZA
1350
Tel No: (013) 735 4175
Email: Simon.marutha@sanparks.org
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Closing Date: 07 March 2023
If you have not been responded to within 14 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.
GENERAL MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERVICES
Park: Kruger National Park
Description:
SANParks requires the services of a General Manager: Technical Services in the Kruger National Park. The position is based in Skukuza in the Kruger National Park and is responsible for oversight of all park infrastructure which includes: the provisioning of all essential services at all rest camps and ranger posts; approximately 4500 building structures; approx. 900km of tar roads; 1700km of gravel roads; 2500km of management roads; the provisioning of potable water through 12 water purification plants; 24 sewerage purification plants; 45km of bulk water supply systems; 12 solid waste management plants; over 550km of fencing more than 36 electrical emergency power supply systems and 5 off-grid and 2 grid connection solar electrical system sites. The Technical Services department provides planning, design, contract and project management functions and has a staff complement of approximately 400 employees. The responsibilities of the position include fleet management of approximately 370 vehicles.
Requirements:
- B.Sc. Degree qualification in Civil/Electrical Engineering (other degrees in the built environment may be considered dependent on the skills and experience of the applicant).
- Professionally Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) in terms of the Engineering Profession of SA Act, 46 of 2000 (or registration with relevant professional body).
- 8 to 10 years of experience as a Professional Engineer (or registered with a relevant professional body) and experience in a Managerial position in a multi-project and diverse infrastructure delivery environment.
- Experience in financial management and a commercial understanding of service delivery with a demonstrable track record of setting and meeting financial, productivity and infrastructure delivery targets.
- Knowledge of the legal and legislative framework within which SANParks operates and an understanding of all legislation relevant to delivery of infrastructure within the built environment and protected areas.
- Knowledge of infrastructure delivery management systems (IDMS).
- An understanding of the construction procurement framework and processes.
- Experience in infrastructure life cycle management from planning, feasibility assessments, design, procurement, construction monitoring and maintenance.
- Experience in managing and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams and projects.
- Project and programme management skills.
- Contract management and experience of key contracting methodologies within the engineering and construction industry.
The following skills and experience will be an added advantage:
- Post graduate qualification.
- Conflict resolution/problem-solving skills.
- Strategic planning.
- Stakeholder management.
- Risk and change management skills.
- Supply chain management skills.
- Experience of delivering projects within protected areas.
- A commitment to conservation management, environmental protection and a love of wildlife
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and management towards the rendering of comprehensive infrastructure management programmes and technical services in KNP.
- Ensure and oversee the provision of all infrastructure services including roads, electricity, water and waste management according to national guidelines and legislation.
- Lead the planning, costing, feasibility, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategies and programmes relating to infrastructure life cycle maintenance and delivery including:
- Conditional assessments and consequent prioritised maintenance and recapitalisation programmes;
- Facilities maintenance.
- Programme and project management in KNP of infrastructure and technical services projects.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation in implementing infrastructure and maintenance programmes (such as CIDB, EIA's, water and waste licences, etc.).
- Oversee the management of all equipment and capital resources to ensure accountability by the Department: Infrastructure and Technical Services.
- Manage the planning and implementation of Infrastructure Grant, Expanded Public Works Programme and other government funded projects within the framework of government’s vision of delivering infrastructure services to all (NIMS).
- Manage contracts to ensure financial goals are achieved within set budgets.
- Ensure sound financial management, executive management reporting, and human capital management of the Department.
- Ensure health and safety compliance.
- Vehicle Fleet management.
Salary: R 987 716 - R 1 527 714
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
NB. Appointment will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity plan.
Interested persons who meet the above stated requirements should forward their applications letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications certified within the last 3 months to the following address:
Kruger National Park
Human Capital Management
Attention: Simon Marutha
Private Bag X402
SKUKUZA
1350
Tel No: (013) 735 4175
Email: Simon.marutha@sanparks.org
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Closing Date: 07 March 2023
If you have not been responded to within 14 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.
PROJECT COORDINATOR: PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION
Park: Addo Elephant National Park
Description:
A vacancy currently exists for a team-oriented and highly motivated Project Coordinator: Planning Implementation to support the expansion of the system of National Parks through voluntary agreements with communities and landowners. The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Park Expansion and will be based at PE Offices or Cape Town Offices.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Applications must be accompanied by an application letter and CV, certified ID copy, relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
Mr Thami Mohlabi
South African National Parks
P O Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
E-mail: thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
Closing Date: 03 March 2023
NB: 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.
PROJECT COORDINATOR: PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION
Park: Addo Elephant National Park
Description:
A vacancy currently exists for a team-oriented and highly motivated Project Coordinator: Planning Implementation to support the expansion of the system of National Parks through voluntary agreements with communities and landowners. The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Park Expansion and will be based at PE Offices or Cape Town Offices.
Requirements:
- A recognised postgraduate qualification in environmental or natural resource management
- At least 5 years’ experience in biodiversity stewardship or landowner extension work
- Advanced GIS knowledge and experience
- Experience in stakeholder engagement landowner negotiation
- Conflict and relationship management skills
- Good report writing and presentation skills
- A valid driver's license (Code EB) accompanied by a willingness and ability to travel
- Computer literacy in MS Office
Responsibilities:
- Building on existing engagements, negotiate management agreements with private and communal landowners who have expressed an interest in having their land declared as part of a national park.
- Develop the necessary property operational management plans, land use zonation plans and other prerequisite documents;
- Conduct and coordinate biodiversity site assessments for identified properties for inclusion in national parks
- Ensure the implementation of the due diligence process for the inclusion and declaration of the acquired land and private and communal land for contract national parks including the legal and administrative processes.
- Where required, interact with the landowners to assist with the extension of sound biodiversity-friendly management practices to ensure the conservation objectives are met on the ground.
- Work closely with NGO partners that may contribute to and implement supporting projects and assist with the identification of complementary project initiatives aimed at improving sustainable benefits from the protected area network.
- Provide support on identified Environmental Impact Assessments in the buffer zones of priority parks
- Provide GIS support to the Park Expansion Manager for land acquisition and contract national park processes
- Provide project management support to the Park Expansion Manager
Applications must be accompanied by an application letter and CV, certified ID copy, relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
Mr Thami Mohlabi
South African National Parks
P O Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
E-mail: thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
Closing Date: 03 March 2023
NB: 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.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CLERK
Park: Table Mountain National Park
Description:
A Challenging vacancy currently exists for a Clerk: Human Capital Management at Table Mountain National Park. The successful candidate will have to be a highly motivated individual with the necessary skills and experience to take immediate control of all Human Capital Management matters in the park and will report to the Regional Finance Manager.
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 Service of SANParks. The successful candidate will have to provide their own accommodation as there is no official accommodation in the park.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Salary: R 114 211 - R 157 897
Only interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should apply using the link below:https://forms.office.com/r/BWW3cbv0Hw
Supporting documents such as a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver's license, and other relevant documents must be emailed to vacancies.capecluster@sanparks.org using reference number T032 in the subject.
Applications that do not comply with the application process will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered.
For Enquiries: Contact Eddy Mavanga Tel: 021 741 2300
Closing Date: 02 March 2023
Applications that have not been responded to within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CLERK
Park: Table Mountain National Park
Description:
A Challenging vacancy currently exists for a Clerk: Human Capital Management at Table Mountain National Park. The successful candidate will have to be a highly motivated individual with the necessary skills and experience to take immediate control of all Human Capital Management matters in the park and will report to the Regional Finance Manager.
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 Service of SANParks. The successful candidate will have to provide their own accommodation as there is no official accommodation in the park.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate with a National Diploma/N Diploma in Human Resources Management (NQF Level 6)
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in Human Capital Management
- A valid Code B driver's license is essential
- Excellent Computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook are a prerequisite
- Working knowledge of SAGE 300 people is an added advantage
- Working knowledge of relevant Human Resources legislation, as well as HCM Policies, Procedures and Practices
- Have attention to detail
- Sound written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Applicant must have a sense of initiative, be flexible and have the ability to meet deadlines and work independently without supervision
Responsibilities:
- Execute Human Capital Management administration associated with the recruitment process, such as capturing CV's received, screening/shortlisting of applicants, contacting shortlisted candidates, reference checks, arranging logistics of interviews and participating in interviews.
- Execute monthly HR Payroll duties such as checking/verifying of attendance registers and consolidating leave
- Capture and maintain staff information on the SAGE 300 people system
- Coordinate wellness and training interventions and record keeping
- Compile and submit monthly/quarterly/annual HR reports for Regional HR Manager
- Represent Human Capital Management in disciplinary hearings and interviews
- Manage and coordinate the maintenance and updating of Human Capital Management filing for all employees.
- Advise line managers and other staff on HCM policies and practices
- Attend to HCM-related queries face-to-face, telephonically and via email.
- General daily admin duties as required within the Human Capital Management department
Salary: R 114 211 - R 157 897
Only interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should apply using the link below:https://forms.office.com/r/BWW3cbv0Hw
Supporting documents such as a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver's license, and other relevant documents must be emailed to vacancies.capecluster@sanparks.org using reference number T032 in the subject.
Applications that do not comply with the application process will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered.
For Enquiries: Contact Eddy Mavanga Tel: 021 741 2300
Closing Date: 02 March 2023
Applications that have not been responded to within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CLERK
Park: Table Mountain National Park
Description:
A Challenging vacancy currently exists for a Clerk: Human Capital Management at Table Mountain National Park. The successful candidate will have to be a highly motivated individual with the necessary skills and experience to take immediate control of all Human Capital Management matters in the park and will report to the Regional Finance Manager.
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 Service of SANParks. The successful candidate will have to provide their own accommodation as there is no official accommodation in the park.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Salary: R 114 211 - R 157 897
Only interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should apply using the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/BWW3cbv0Hw
Supporting documents such as a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver's license, and other relevant documents must be emailed to vacancies.capecluster@sanparks.org using reference number T032 in the subject.
Applications that do not comply with the application process will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered.
For Enquiries: Contact Eddy Mavanga Tel: 021 741 2300
Closing Date: 02 March 2023
Applications that have not been responded to within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CLERK
Park: Table Mountain National Park
Description:
A Challenging vacancy currently exists for a Clerk: Human Capital Management at Table Mountain National Park. The successful candidate will have to be a highly motivated individual with the necessary skills and experience to take immediate control of all Human Capital Management matters in the park and will report to the Regional Finance Manager.
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 Service of SANParks. The successful candidate will have to provide their own accommodation as there is no official accommodation in the park.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate with a National Diploma/N Diploma in Human Resources Management (NQF Level 6)
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in Human Capital Management
- A valid Code B driver's license is essential
- Excellent Computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook are a prerequisite
- Working knowledge of SAGE 300 people is an added advantage
- Working knowledge of relevant Human Resources legislation, as well as HCM Policies, Procedures and Practices
- Have attention to detail
- Sound written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Applicant must have a sense of initiative, be flexible and have the ability to meet deadlines and work independently without supervision
Responsibilities:
- Execute Human Capital Management administration associated with the recruitment process, such as capturing CV's received, screening/shortlisting of applicants, contacting shortlisted candidates, reference checks, arranging logistics of interviews and participating in interviews.
- Execute monthly HR Payroll duties such as checking/verifying of attendance registers and consolidating leave
- Capture and maintain staff information on the SAGE 300 people system
- Coordinate wellness and training interventions and record keeping
- Compile and submit monthly/quarterly/annual HR reports for Regional HR Manager
- Represent Human Capital Management in disciplinary hearings and interviews
- Manage and coordinate the maintenance and updating of Human Capital Management filing for all employees.
- Advise line managers and other staff on HCM policies and practices
- Attend to HCM-related queries face-to-face, telephonically and via email.
- General daily admin duties as required within the Human Capital Management department
Salary: R 114 211 - R 157 897
Only interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should apply using the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/BWW3cbv0Hw
Supporting documents such as a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver's license, and other relevant documents must be emailed to vacancies.capecluster@sanparks.org using reference number T032 in the subject.
Applications that do not comply with the application process will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered.
For Enquiries: Contact Eddy Mavanga Tel: 021 741 2300
Closing Date: 02 March 2023
Applications that have not been responded to within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
LABOUR RELATIONS CLERK
Park: Kruger National Park
Description:
A position exists for a Labour Relations Clerk under Human Capital Management Division within Kruger National Park, reporting to the Manager: Labour Relations.
NB. The successful candidate will be expected to stay outside the park and will be paid Housing Allowance over and above the basic salary.
NB. First preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
Requirements:
- Office Administration or Secretarial Diploma
- 1 year of relevant experience
- Must be honest and trustworthy
- Knowledge of office administration, planning and organising
- Relevant legislation, policies, regulations, procedure related to the field
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Record keeping skills
- Time management skills
- Computer skills including the spread sheet, word processing programs and e-mail at highly proficient level
- Effective written and communication skills
Responsibilities:
- To provide administrative, secretarial and clerical services in order to ensure effective and efficient service delivery and sound administration within Labour Relations
- To provide secretarial and administrative support to the Labour Relations Department.
- Prepare meeting packages and distribute to stakeholders and CCMA bundles
- Assist in monitoring that disciplinary cases, grievances and appeals are held in accordance with the stipulated time frames to the Disciplinary and Grievance Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
- Attend, record and transcribe minutes of meetings and disciplinary hearings.
- To ensure that all documents are filed and kept updated at all times
- To capture and compile relevant statistical data on disciplinary cases, grievances, appeals and CCMA disputes
- Assist to consolidate weekly and monthly labour relations reports
- Direct calls, respond to enquiries and sort incoming mails
- Capture trade unions membership and cancellations
Salary: R 114 211
Interested persons who meet the above requirements should forward their applications and detailed curriculum vitae to:
Kruger National Park
Human Capital Management
Att: Zodwa Sibuyi
Private Bag x402
SKUKUZA
1350
Tel no: (013) 735 4047
Email: Zodwa.sibuyi@sanparks.org
Closing Date: 02 March 2023
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.
Appointment will be made in line with SANParks employment equity plan.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.