General Manager: Strategic Finance at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Salary

• R1 554 000.00 – R2 331 000.00 Annual Package

Requirements

• NQF Level 8 in Finance Management, Economics, Business Management and Accounting.
• NQF level 9 in Finance Management, Economics, Business Management and Accounting will serve as an added advantage.
• Professional accounting designation such as CA(SA), or CIMA.
• 8 – 10 years of experience in financial strategy, implementing financial sustainability initiatives.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive finance role.
• Experience in strategic planning, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance management.
• Experience presenting financial strategies to executive committees or Boards.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in both non-profit and/or corporate financial strategy.
• Understanding of financial sustainability frameworks.
• Understanding of the tourism and conservation industry.
• Knowledge of with regulatory developments and sustainable finance instruments.
• Knowledge of South Africa’s public finance and environmental policies.
• Project Management.
• Financial, Governance and Risk Management.
• Understanding of financial analysis, materiality assessments, and integration of ESG factors into investment decisions.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Administrative requirements.
• Knowledge of organisations ethics, vision and mission.
• Organisation Knowledge.
• Mega-Living Landscapes strategy.
• Computer skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Planning, reporting, data analytics skills.
• Effective communication.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Analysing Skills.
• Financial skills.
• Problem Solving.
• Leadership skills.
• Effective communication.
• Problem solving.
• Analytical thinking.
• Decision-making.
• Leadership and stakeholder management.
• Financial Management.
• Planning and organizing.
• Managing Risk.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all five pillars of the FSS (Revenue Generation, Operational Efficiency, Sustainable Investing, Mobilising/Diversifying Funding, Alternative Funding) are implemented in a coordinated manner.
• Develop a comprehensive FSS implementation plan, outlining timelines, responsibilities, resource requirements, and key milestones to ensure coordinated execution across all divisions.
• Track progress on key initiatives across divisions, identifying bottlenecks, overlaps, and gaps.
• Develop and maintain a central dashboard/reporting mechanism for FSS operationalisation, providing real-time insights to the CFO and executive team.
• Facilitate cross-divisional alignment and prioritisation of FSS initiatives to achieve Vision 2040 outcomes and MLL priorities.
• Establish governance structures for oversight of FSS initiatives.
• Define and track KPls that measure the impact of FSS initiatives.
• Monitor performance, financial risks, and investment outcomes.
• Provide regular strategic reports and recommendations to the CFO, Exco and Board
• Liaise with internal divisions and external partners to maintain FSS alignment.
• Represent SANParks in strategic forums relevant to the implementation of the FSS.
• Ensure operationalisation of FSS contributes to Vision 2040, MLLs, and institutional priorities.
• Advise on organisational resource allocation and long-term financial resilience.
• Identify opportunities for innovative funding mechanisms, partnerships, and investment models.
• Support divisions in building capacity and knowledge required to implement the initiatives in the FSS.

Please Note

• The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive Cost-to-Company salary based on salary scale of Paterson E3 job grade, along with applicable allowances, and benefits as specified in the SANParks Conditions of Service.

Closing Date

• 14 August 2026