SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)

COORDINATOR: ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS AND GENDER MAINSTREAMING – MEGA LIVING LANDSCAPES (5-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

SANParks has secured funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) and the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) to support the implementation of Mega Living Landscapes (MLL). The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing environmental and social safeguards and gender integration functions across these projects.

The position reports to the Senior Project Manager: MLL and is a fully project-funded role dedicated to ensuring compliance with safeguard frameworks, promoting gender equality and social inclusion, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting project monitoring and reporting

Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

Essential

NQF Level 8 qualification:

• Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in:
• Natural or Social Sciences
• Environmental Management
• Law
• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Indigenous Peoples Studies
• Or a related field

Minimum 7 years’ experience in:

• Environmental and social safeguards
• Gender integration and mainstreaming

Advantageous

• NQF Level 9 (Master’s Degree) in a relevant field.
• Postgraduate or professional certification in Environmental or Social Safeguards.
• Experience implementing safeguard policies.
• Experience promoting gender equality and social inclusion in development projects.
• Familiarity with WWF and GEF policies and standards.
• Experience working with indigenous peoples, vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Responsibilities

Environmental and Social Safeguards

• Develop, review and manage safeguards documentation including:
• Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)
• Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs)
• Indigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs)
• Manage project grievance and redress mechanisms.
• Monitor compliance with SANParks, WWF and GEF safeguards standards.
• Identify and mitigate environmental and social risks.
• Develop safeguard monitoring tools and templates.
• Conduct capacity-building sessions for partners and project teams.
• Participate in technical missions and site visits.
• Contribute to quarterly, semi-annual and annual project reports.

Gender Integration

• Lead implementation of the Gender Action Plan (GAP).
• Ensure gender mainstreaming across all project components.
• Promote equitable participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups.
• Integrate gender-responsive indicators into monitoring and reporting.
• Address gender-related risks including GBV, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
• Support inclusive participation in decision-making processes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support stakeholder engagement and social inclusion activities.
• Facilitate gender-sensitive participation in project activities.
• Contribute to learning, knowledge-sharing and adaptive management processes.

Please Note 

SANParks is committed to Employment Equity. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Vetting

The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Security clearance
• Qualification verification
• Reference checks

Notes

• Other SANParks and funder-required vetting processes
• No applications will be accepted after the closing date.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
• If you do not receive feedback within 21 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Appointments will be made in accordance with SANParks Employment Equity policies.

Salary Annual Package: R737,415.00 – R921,795.00

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

Applications must include:

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV
• Certified copy of ID (not older than 3 months)
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of driver’s licence (where applicable)

Step 1

Complete the online application form:

SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS AND GENDER MAINSTREAMING COORDINATOR – Fill out form

Step 2

Email your application documents to: Gift.Thaoge@sanparks.org

Closing Date 24 November 2026

MANAGER: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

The Organisation requires the services of a Manager: Executive Support in the Governance, Risk and Compliance division. The successful candidate will provide strategic support and coordination in the office of the Head of Department, in the implementation of highly responsive, effective, and professional operations. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Location Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management or related field.

• A postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management or a related field will be desirable.

• Should have 5 – 7 years of experience in business performance management.

• Should have 3 – 5 years of experience in budget management and financial reporting.

• Proven ability in planning, organising, resource allocation, and coordinating.

• Have thorough knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.

• An understanding of regulatory frameworks, i.e., PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SANParks policies and procedures and Public Sector Frameworks.

• A proven track record of working in the conservation and/or travel and tourism environment is ideal but not mandatory.

• Experience in annual and quarterly business performance and/or administration reporting.

• Financial Management.

• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative office procedures and systems.

• Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.

• Contract and project management knowledge.

• Critical thinking skills.

• Communication skills.

• Coordination skills.

• Relationship-building skills.

• Time management skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Stress management skills.

• Proficient in computer applications.

• Planning and organising skills.

• Negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the effective and efficient implementation and monitoring of the division’s quarterly and annual operational business plans.

• Coordinate the administrative operations and workflow, including composing a variety of reports, correspondence, presentations, guidelines, or related material.

• Ensure divisional planning and reporting comply with organisational timelines and standards.

• Coordinate logistics, meeting schedules, work sessions, briefings, and other executive events.

• Establish and implement an effective administrative function and related programmes in the office of the Managing Executive.

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of divisional policies and procedures, which are informed by appropriate legal frameworks and comply with the organisation’s strategic business requirements.

• Oversee the preparation and management of information flow, including proactive liaison with senior management in delivering this strategic support function.

• Oversee the coordination of logistics and schedules for various meetings, work sessions, briefings, and other events and programmes for the Managing Executive’s office.

• Ensure adherence to administrative office procedures and administrative management systems.

• Ensure accurate agenda setting and follow up on action items.

• Coordinate annual budgetary and monitor monthly divisional finances, ensuring cost control measures vis-à-vis variance reporting.

• Provide strategic support in the effective communication of and information sharing on divisional-related matters.

• Oversee coordination of the performance management for the division and ensure adherence to timelines and timeous submissions.

• Coordinate divisional planning and reporting, ensuring compliance with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.

• Oversee information management and proactive liaison with senior management to deliver strategic support.

• Ensure effective internal communication and information sharing on divisional matters.

• Provide strategic support for stakeholder engagement and relationship building.

Please Note

If you do not receive a response within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Appointments will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity policies.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.

Salary Annual Package: R943 635.00 – R1 179 570.00

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

Interested persons who meet the above-stated qualifications should forward their applications, which should consist of a cover letter, a 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

Fax: 086 295 4078
E-mail: careers3@sanparks.org

Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit evaluated results from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Closing Date 23 November 2026

GENERAL WORKER

The organisation requires the services of a Fixed Term General Worker within the Socio Economic Transformation Department, stationed at the Nursery in Marakele National Park. Preference will be given to the local community.

Location Marakele National Park

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (Matric) or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years or more practical experience in garden maintenance, landscaping or nursery work.
• Ability to work outdoors under changing weather conditions and perform physical labour for extended periods.
• Understanding of plant care, watering, pruning and indigenous versus alien plant species removal.
• Knowledge of tool handling, maintenance and safe operation of garden machinery.
• Self-motivated, responsible, disciplined and able to manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Planting trees, vegetables, indigenous plants and herbs according to design layouts.
• Watering plants, shrubs and lawns manually using hosepipes, watering cans, or monitoring automated irrigation systems.
• Ensuring only indigenous plants are planted in the nursery area and actively removing invasive alien species.
• Potting, transplanting, labelling and arranging plants.
• Maintaining nursery shade nets, benches and watering lines.
• Assisting with stock and inventory management of nursery tools and plants.
• Preparing plants for camp landscaping or conservation projects.
• Cleaning, storing and maintaining tools such as mowers, brush cutters and chainsaws.
• Reporting infrastructure faults to supervisors.
• Assisting with waste management and recycling.
• Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices at all times.
• Performing ad hoc duties assigned by the Line Manager or Supervisor.

Please Note

• Preference will be given to the local community.
• SANParks is an equal opportunity employer.
• SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified.
• Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.
• The remuneration package includes a basic salary based on a Paterson A3 job grade.

Salary R10,624.76 – R14,216.72 per month

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

Candidates who meet the requirements should submit:

• Detailed CV
• Certified qualifications
• Certified copy of ID

Applications must be emailed with the subject line:

“General Worker – Socio Economic Transformation”

Attention: Colisile Nkosi
Marakele National Park
P.O. Box 800
Thabazimbi
0380
Tel: 014 777 6929
Email: MarakeleVacancies@sanparks.org

Closing Date 23 November 2026