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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
SENIOR INVESTIGATOR
Park: Kruger National Park
Description:
SANParks requires the services of a Senior Investigator in the Environmental Crime Investigation department. This position will be based in the Kruger National Park, Skukuza.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Salary: R 530 520 - R 869 792
Interested persons who meet the stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of detailed Curriculum Vitae to the following address:
Human Resources Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA, 0001
Fax: 086 295 4078
E-mail: Gugulethu.Khuzwayo@sanparks.org
Closing Date: 14 November 2023
If you have not received a response within 21 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
SENIOR INVESTIGATOR
Park: Kruger National Park
Description:
SANParks requires the services of a Senior Investigator in the Environmental Crime Investigation department. This position will be based in the Kruger National Park, Skukuza.
Requirements:
- Be in possession of a National Diploma in Policing / Forensic Investigation/ Environmental Management or equivalent.
- Be able to handle firearms.
- Be in possession of a Driving license.
- Should have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the crime investigation environment.
- Knowledge of relevant laws.
- Knowledge of environmental crime investigation.
- Knowledge of criminal investigations.
- Knowledge of crime intelligence management.
- Knowledge of project management.
- Knowledge of auditing and forensics.
- Knowledge of financial management.
- Knowledge of people management.
- Knowledge of crime scene management.
- Knowledge of stakeholder management.
- Strategic thinking and project management skills.
- Leadership and team-building skills.
- Ability to work across teams.
- Analytical/technical mindset.
- Administration skills.
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Communications skills.
- Investigative skills.
- Informant networking skills.
- Multi-linguist skills.
- Ability to multi-skill.
- Problem solving skills.
- Firearm handling skills
Responsibilities:
- Firearm handling skills
- Investigate and collect information for level 1 to 4 environmental crime and support crime investigation in general.
- Implement a crime scene management plan, when conducting crime investigations.
- Implement reactive and proactive specialized anti-poaching operations.
- Conduct tactical crime analysis and compile reports that will inform strategic operations in and outside the Parks.
- Conduct debriefing on active and completed investigation projects, according to the information management cycle.
- Gather and analyze tactical information, compile reports of arrested suspects, and identify risk for tactical trends.
- Liaising with security stakeholders bordering a national park (RSA and neighbouring countries) for tactical information gathering and investigations.
- Partake in national and international cross-border crime combating operations.
- Attend to administration and reporting e.g. information notes.
- Manage the asset register of the unit.
- Manage the human capital of the unit.
Salary: R 530 520 - R 869 792
Interested persons who meet the stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of detailed Curriculum Vitae to the following address:
Human Resources Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA, 0001
Fax: 086 295 4078
E-mail: Gugulethu.Khuzwayo@sanparks.org
Closing Date: 14 November 2023
If you have not received a response within 21 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
BOARD SECRETARY
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
Description:
The Organisation requires the services of an Administrator: Board Secretariat. This position will report to the Board Secretary and will be based at SANParks Head Office in Groenkloof, Pretoria.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Salary: R 308 193 - R 503 388
Interested persons who meet the stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of detailed Curriculum Vitae to the following address:
Human Resources Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA, 0001
Fax: 086 295 4078
E-mail: Gugulethu.Khuzwayo@sanparks.org
Closing Date: 13 November 2023
If you have not received a response within 21 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
BOARD SECRETARY
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
Description:
The Organisation requires the services of an Administrator: Board Secretariat. This position will report to the Board Secretary and will be based at SANParks Head Office in Groenkloof, Pretoria.
Requirements:
- Be in possession of a National Diploma in Admin / Secretarial / Office Management.
- A CIS qualification will be an advantage.
- Should have 5 years of work experience in an administrative/secretarial environment and another 2 years of experience at senior or Board level.
- Must be willing to travel occasionally.
- Knowledge of drafting minutes.
- Knowledge of providing administrative support at senior level preferably within a company secretarial department.
- Knowledge of manual and electronic filing systems.
- Knowledge of basic understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Conflict management.
- Be able to maintain confidentiality (high level).
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Computer and listening skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail skills.
- Coordination and drafting minutes skills.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting minutes and Board reports.
- Draft quarterly reports to the Board as and when required..
- Maintain registers, and records including statutory records..
- Compile and translate data and information in order to provide and communicate information for decision-making, reporting storing, and planning..
- Compile meeting packs..
- Ensure proper filing of all documentation..
- Provide effective end-to-end administration for Board and Board Committee meetings.
- Provide administrative support to the Board Secretary..
- Perform financial, procurement, and other office administrative functions..
- Assist in the preparation of the budget for the Board and Board-related activities..
- Monitor budgets, reconcile, and report items of concern..
- Other related ad-hoc tasks..
- Coordinate travel arrangements for Board members and Board Secretary..
- Arrange meetings and other events..
- Effectively plans, schedules prioritizes and controls activities..
- Coordinate maintenance requirements relevant to the work environment..
- Manages own time effectively.
- Respond to queries and inquiries and provide relevant information..
- Ability to work independently and under pressure..
Salary: R 308 193 - R 503 388
Interested persons who meet the stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of detailed Curriculum Vitae to the following address:
Human Resources Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA, 0001
Fax: 086 295 4078
E-mail: Gugulethu.Khuzwayo@sanparks.org
Closing Date: 13 November 2023
If you have not received a response within 21 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
HEAD: SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
Description:
SANParks requires the services of a Head: Socio-Economic Transformation. This position will be based in Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience which will provide an added advantage:
Responsibilities:
Salary: R 1 137 969 - R 1 865 721
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 3 month period) to the following address:
Human Capital Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
Email: Reginah.Visser@sanparks.org
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Closing Date: 10 November 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.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
HEAD: SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
Description:
SANParks requires the services of a Head: Socio-Economic Transformation. This position will be based in Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Requirements:
- Be in possession of a postgraduate qualification in Social Sciences, Development Economics, Community and Social Development, Project and Programme Management or a related field.
- Have 6 - 10 years relevant work experience at senior management level.
- Demonstrated experience in project / programme management experience.
- Financial Management, Economic Development and Commercial skills
- Advanced knowledge of strategic planning and social development principles.
Qualifications and Experience which will provide an added advantage:
- Conflict resolution and People Management skills. Interpersonal and communication skills. Adaptive Leadership skills. Must have the ability to operate and manage in a matrix management environment. Knowledge of and experience in Conservation, Tourism and Environmental Education
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership towards the effective implementation of socio-economic transformation strategy and programmes/li>
- Lead and guide the development of policies relevant to SET programmes/li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme/li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Corporate Social Investment programme./li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Biodiversity Economy programme/li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Land claims programme /li>
- Manage the effective implementation of Social Legacy and Donation Funds;/li>
- Provide strategic guidance on effective implementation of the stakeholder engagement programme; /li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of skills development, capacity building and environmental awareness programmes;/li>
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships to support SET programmes/li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Youth Development programme/li>
- Ensure sound financial management and corporate governance in the implementation of SET programmes./li>
- Manage the human capital of the socio-economic transformation division.
Salary: R 1 137 969 - R 1 865 721
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 3 month period) to the following address:
Human Capital Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
Email: Reginah.Visser@sanparks.org
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Closing Date: 10 November 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.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
HEAD: SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
Description:
SANParks requires the services of a Head: Socio-Economic Transformation. This position will be based in Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience which will provide an added advantage:
Responsibilities:
Salary: R 1 137 969 - R 1 865 721
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 3 month period) to the following address:
Human Capital Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
Email: Reginah.Visser@sanparks.org
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Closing Date: 10 November 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.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
HEAD: SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
Description:
SANParks requires the services of a Head: Socio-Economic Transformation. This position will be based in Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Requirements:
- Be in possession of a postgraduate qualification in Social Sciences, Development Economics, Community and Social Development, Project and Programme Management or a related field.
- Have 6 - 10 years relevant work experience at senior management level.
- Demonstrated experience in project / programme management experience.
- Financial Management, Economic Development and Commercial skills
- Advanced knowledge of strategic planning and social development principles.
Qualifications and Experience which will provide an added advantage:
- Conflict resolution and People Management skills. Interpersonal and communication skills. Adaptive Leadership skills. Must have the ability to operate and manage in a matrix management environment. Knowledge of and experience in Conservation, Tourism and Environmental Education
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership towards the effective implementation of socio-economic transformation strategy and programmes/li>
- Lead and guide the development of policies relevant to SET programmes/li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme/li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Corporate Social Investment programme./li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Biodiversity Economy programme/li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Land claims programme /li>
- Manage the effective implementation of Social Legacy and Donation Funds;/li>
- Provide strategic guidance on effective implementation of the stakeholder engagement programme; /li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of skills development, capacity building and environmental awareness programmes;/li>
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships to support SET programmes/li>
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Youth Development programme/li>
- Ensure sound financial management and corporate governance in the implementation of SET programmes./li>
- Manage the human capital of the socio-economic transformation division.
Salary: R 1 137 969 - R 1 865 721
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 3 month period) to the following address:
Human Capital Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
Email: Reginah.Visser@sanparks.org
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Closing Date: 10 November 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.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
MANAGING EXECUTIVE: TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
Description:
SANParks requires the services of a Managing Executive: Tourism Development and Marketing to be based at Groenkloof National Park. The position will report directly to the CEO.
Fixed-term contract for five years.
Paterson Grading F (Lower)
Requirements:
- NQF 9, Masters qualification in Business Management, Tourism, Hospitality or Marketing
- Experience in a Tourism related field for 10 to 15 years
- 5 to 10 years of management at the Senior/Executive level in the field of tourism
- Demonstrated Financial Management and Commercial skills.
- A sound understanding of national parks legislative and corporate governance framework.
- Demonstrated strategic planning and leadership experience.
- Demonstrated conflict management skills and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in supply chain management
- Relationship building and management of multiple and diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to operate and manage in a matrix environment.
Qualifications and Experience which will provide an added advantage:
- Experience in socio-economic development.
- Communication, negotiations, networking and stakeholder management experience.
- People management and Coaching skills.
- Experience in supply chain management and public sector procurement policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a Tourism Development and Marketing strategy that is aligned with the business plan of the organisation.
- Develop, implement and monitor the business plan to deliver the functional strategy.
- Optimise business efficiency and commercial opportunities.
- Provide leadership, development and management of Human Capital and effective change management and transformation within the division.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders for mutual benefit and transformation of the sector.
- Ensure sound financial management of the Tourism Development and Marketing division.
- Ensure customer-centred service delivery.
- Ensure the development of, and drive implementation of functional policy.
- To provide leadership, ensure the development and management of human capital, and effective change management and transformation within the division.
- Ensure the implementation of sound Corporate Governance and effective financial management in line with the Public Finance Management Act.
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
Email: Reginah.Visser@sanparks.org
The appointment will be done as per SANParks Employment Equity Plan.
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Closing Date: 10 November 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.