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...
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Bachelor Degree in Commerce/ Tourism/Natural Sciences/ Engineering/ Project Management
Honours Degree will be an added advantage
4 – 6 years project management experience, in a tourism environment
PPP implementation experience
Knowledge of Treasury Regulation 16 and Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA)
Computer Literacy
Project management
PPP implementation
Understanding of the tourism and or conservation industry
Understanding of financial feasibility studies
Understanding of work-related legislation
Project Management
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Project management skills
Financial management skills
Analytical skills
Negotiation and conflict management skills
Strategic planning
Computer skills
Effective Communication
Teamwork / Collaboration
Planning and Organizing
Financial Management
Strategic Partnerships
Project & Programme Management
Strategic Thinking
Computer Literacy
Responsibilities
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 in order 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
precisely the project’s performance standards, value for money objectives and risk allocation expectations
Manage the procurement and 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 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