Manager: Skukuza Facilities & Building Services at South African National Parks (SANParks)

PURPOSE

• Managing and implementing infrastructure projects including expanded programmes, contract management, developing business plans, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures within the organisation and ensuring compliance to OHSA and Building Regulations to maintain safe and sustainable infrastructure.

Requirements

• Degree in Facilities Management or Degree on related built environment qualification – (NQF 7)
• 5 years of experience in facilities/building management or civil engineering, with at least 3 years at middle management, and
• Understanding of the Conservation and Tourism Industry.
• Skills in project management, conflict resolution, critical thinking, budgeting, and compliance with regulations such as, OHSACT and PFMA,
• Postgraduate qualification in Project & Infrastructure Management will be an added advantage.
• South African National Standards (Building regulations)
• Knowledge and understanding Expanded Public Works Programme
• Valid Driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management

• Ensure that all building and civil infrastructure comply with National standards and applicable legislation.
• Conduct research and introduce the latest building services technologies and ensure that the support services are delivered through best practice.
• Evaluate existing buildings and services and compile annual maintenance and replacement programs.
• Plan, facilitate and implement predetermined maintenance, renovations and replacement programmes.
• Guide infrastructure planning and design of new infrastructure as well as the upgrading of existing infrastructure.
• Development and implementation of quality assurance programmes for building and civil infrastructure in terms of pre-determined standards.
• Ensure that infrastructure development and maintenance comply with health, safety and environmental legislation.

Facilities Management

• Successfully manage the facilities portfolio for Kruger National Park.
• Develop and implement maintenance and renovations plan for infrastructure i.e., Offices’ facilities, Tourism facilities, Staff accommodations and corporate buildings to meet demand for intended use (medium to long-term plans).
• Manage contractual agreements for service providers.
• Ensure sound financial management and governance.
• Management of construction and maintenance contracts
• Provides support on infrastructure maintenance and contract management for all Public Private Partnership contracts.

Financial Management

• Financial Management and Responsible for Budget Management.
• Plan budget and monitor implementation of maintenance programme.
• Responsible financial management of projects, processes and activities.
• Development & execution of financial plans.
• Asset Management for the division.
• SCM and Procurement management for the division.

Closing Date

• 24 July 2025