Manager: Events And Stakeholder Relations (Re-Advertisement) at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• 3-year degree or diploma in Communications /Public Relations/ Media Studies.
• Minimum of five years experience in Stakeholder Relations or Events Management related industry.
• Basic project management experience.
• Understanding of protocol etiquette.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of the tourism and conservation industry.
• Diversity and change management skills.
• Be prepared to travel and work irregular hours under extreme pressure
• Computer Literary.
• Public Relations’ code of ethics.
• Drivers Licence.
• Financial and budget management knowledge.
• A valid Code EB Driver’s licence.
• Sound knowledge of international relations.
• Problem-solving ability and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, implement and evaluate stakeholder relations and event management plans
• Identify, initiate and implement stakeholder collaborations that can enhance the SANParks brand
• Implement stakeholder and event management solutions that are in line with the SANParks communication strategy and plans
• Develop and maintain a stakeholder database
• To draft and maintain an events calendar
• Convene debriefing sessions and draft project implementation assessment reports
• Coordinate and support visits of key stakeholders, including international delegates
• To design and implement events for staff related occasions
• To organise and implement revenue-generating events on behalf of Kruger National Park
• To draft fundraising proposals and negotiate with potential sponsors for support of various projects at Kruger National Park
• To contribute articles of events held for publishing in SANParks’ publication
• To advise management on various issues related to functions and events