Project Manager: Business Development (Re- Advertisement) at South African National Parks (SANParks)

• The Organisation requires the services of the Project Manager: Business Development in the Tourism and Marketing Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Commerce/ Tourism/ Natural Science or Project Management (NQF level 7). Honours degree with any of the above qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Must have 4 years of Project management experience.
• Experience in managing major PPP projects will be desirable.
• Experience in contract Management and Service Level agreements of Public Private Partnership Projects.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulation 16 and Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Computer Literacy.
• An understanding of Project management and Public Private Partnership Projects.
• PPP implementation.
• Understanding of the tourism and or conservation industry.
• Understanding of financial feasibility studies.
• Understanding of work-related legislation.
• Knowledge of Contract Management and Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Project management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Strategic planning.
• Diversity and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Complete feasibility studies to ensure that the minimum PPP Fee covers SANParks’ costs of managing and fulfilling its obligations.
• Develop a PPP agreement management plan for post award management.
• Monitor that all the private parties’ performance standards and obligations and SANParks’ obligations set out in the PPP Agreement are fully complied with.
• Clearly specify the performance standards.
• Manage projects from inception to the signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure to ensure that the project(s) are affordable to SANParks.
• Manage the planning and implementation of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) project(s) on behalf of SANParks exercising delegated authority.
• Build support among internal and external stakeholders.
• Build the relationship between SANParks and the private party ensuring that there is good, ongoing communication.
• Proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise opportunities for project success.
• Complete the required documentation and obtain National Treasury Exemption for the implementation of the project.
• Draft the project procurement documentation ensuring that the bid Documents reflect precisely the project’s performance standards, value for money objectives and risk allocation expectations.
• Manage the procurement and implementation of the projects.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Keep records of all documentation, decisions and distribute to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide continuous status updates to the Head: Business Development for purposes of Executive Management and Board reporting.

Salary

• R866 250.00– R1 299 375.00 Annual Package

Closing Date

• 06 July 2026