South African National Parks is one of the world's leading conservation and scientific research bodies and a leading proponent of maintaining the indigenous natural environment.
South African National Parks, (SANParks), manages a system of parks which represents the indigenous fauna, flora, landscapes and associated cultural heritage of the country. Of al...
Be in possession of a Master’s degree or equivalent in resource/ environmental economics, business management, or environmental science.
Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in resource economics, environmental finance, business management, natural resource management, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity management.
Thorough understanding of the tourism and conservation industry.
Knowledge of tourism and hospitality-related policies that align with relevant legislation
Knowledge of implementing business improvement initiatives
Understanding of relevant legislation.
Project management
Knowledge of financial management principles.
Sound knowledge of the application of information systems.
Knowledge of governance and risk management principles
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Stakeholder Management.
Communication (verbal and written) skills
Influencing and negotiation skills
Interpersonal skills.
Presentation and facilitation skills
Change management skills
Financial management & reporting skills
Planning and organising skills.
Leadership and problem-solving skills
Strategic planning and stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities
Develop a strategic financing framework(s) in support of nature-based outcomes, including models for leveraging finance to fund various sustainability initiatives to green SANParks operations.
Understand develop and support the implementation of innovative nature-based financing solutions and mechanisms, including options for trading biodiversity and carbon credits and Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES).
Develop a procurement and sourcing strategy for meeting the sustainability expertise and knowledge required.
Strengthen and develop strategic alliances in support of nature-based outcomes within the implementation landscapes.
Create mechanisms for conservation-livelihood links, including carbon credits, impact bonds, corridor adherence payments, corridor insurance scheme
Create a local tourism carbon-offset program for non-avoidable carbon associated with travel which promotes SANParks as a responsible tourism destination.
Scope and develop the best use case for a Conservation Trust Fund or Endowment Fund for SANParks.
Support the sustainability reporting activities to internal and external stakeholders
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