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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 
 
 
EXTERNAL BURSARY PROGRAMME
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
 
Description:
South African National Parks (SANParks) is looking for aspiring youth entering their first year of undergraduate studies in the 2024 academic year to join our external bursary programme.
 
What SANParks does
South African National Parks (SANParks) was established in terms of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No 57 of 2003). The primary mandate of SANParks is to oversee the conservation of South Africa's biodiversity, landscapes, and associated heritage assets through a system of national parks. It also must ensure that South Africans participate and get involved in biodiversity initiatives and that all its operations have a synergistic existence with neighbouring communities for their educational and socioeconomic benefit.
One of the strategic directions of SANParks is growing community support, providing access, benefit-sharing and benefiting local communities, thus the call for applications for the bursary opportunity. This bursary scheme is intended to benefit children residing in communities neighbouring or adjacent to of the National Parks and will be implemented by the SANParks - from the 2024 academic year.
 
Bursary Application:
The Field of study applied for but not limited to, include Degree & National Diploma in the field of:
  • Environmental Sciences including Nature Conservation, Environmental management, and Game ranch management
  • Tourism studies/Hospitality management
  • Community Development and Development studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Youth development
 
This Is A Comprehensive Bursary
Academic merit will be considered during the selection process, as well as the imperative to increase the participation of women, people living with disability and designated groups.
 
Your Application Must Be Accompanied By The Following Documents:
  • Motivation letter indicating the reasons for the required bursary as well as the field of study you are applying for
  • A Comprehensive updated CV
  • A copy of your certified identity document
  • A copy of your certified latest academic record;
  • Acceptance letter from the registered/accredited public institution of Higher Education (University, TVET, College, University of Technology)
  • Proof of residential address
  • If receiving a social grant, please attach an affidavit indicating that the income is less than the threshold
 
NB: Failure to attach these documents will result in your application being null and void.
 
Requirements:
  • Recipients of the SANParks bursary Scheme must be South African citizens.
  • They must be learners from communities living adjacent to National Parks as defined in their management plans.
  • Proof of application and admission to an accredited institution of Higher Education eligibility for funding.
  • Must be entering post-matric study in 2024.
  • The bursary is open to students who are pursuing a qualification in a TVET college.
  • Must be youth, aged 18 - 35
  • For students currently registered at an Institution of Higher Education, they must have a 100% pass rate to be considered (passed all the courses for which you have registered at the university for the study period already completed).
 
Responsibilities:

Please note that applications must be for full-time studies towards an academic diploma/degree at an accredited public South African College/University of Technology/University.
 
How To Apply:
Email: happy.nhlangwini@sanparks.org
Enquiries: happy.nhlangwini@sanparks.org or 012 426 5166
Opening Date: 17 July 2023
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Closing Date: 17 August 2023
 
If you have not been contacted by 30 January 2024, consider your application unsuccessful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.



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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 21,225.90 as the incumbent will stay inside the park. The incumbent will also receive a Tool of Trade allowance of R4 313.97 (must be a suitable vehicle) pending approval as per SANParks Delegation Framework.
 
Requirements:
  • National Diploma in Conservation or Environmental Management
  • Minimum 2 years of project management experience
  • Experience in rehabilitation techniques and/or 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 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:
  • Updated CV
  • Proof of qualifications acquired plus driver's license
  • 3 x Letters of reference
 
Att: Sinazo Lamani
Address: 107 Darnell Street
SANParks Office, Stormsriver Village
Tsitsikamma
6308
Tel: 021 741 2087
Email: Sinazo.Lamani@sanparks.org
Subject line: Applications_Bloukrans_3 PM
 
Closing Date: 17 August 2023
 
Should you not hear from us within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

SANParks subscribes and is committed to the principles of employment equity and equal employment opportunities and appointments will be made in terms of SANParks Employment Equity Policy.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.