Head: Socio-Economic Transformation at South African National Parks (SANParks)

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.