Re – Advertisement: Head: Human Capital Management at South African National Parks (SANParks)

• SANParks invites applications for a strategic leadership opportunity to head its Human Capital Management (HCM) function. This role is pivotal in shaping the organisation’s people strategy, driving transformation, and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with SANParks’ mandate and business objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum: Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, or Psychology.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in HRM or related field.

Experience:

• 10–12 years’ generalist HR experience at senior management level, with at least 5 years in an executive/strategic HR leadership role.
• Exposure to Board-level activities and governance processes (advantageous).

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of HR systems (Sage 300 advantageous).
• Expertise in talent management, labour relations, and transformation strategies.
• Understanding of corporate governance, diversity management, and change management principles.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with proven ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High integrity and commitment to SANParks’ values and transformation agenda.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Human Capital Management strategy aligned to SANParks’ business plan.
• Implement and monitor the HCM business plan, ensuring delivery of strategic objectives.
• Develop and enforce policies that comply with legislative frameworks and organisational needs.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the HCM team, ensuring capability development and succession planning.
• Drive customer-centric HR service delivery and effective communication across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with all labour legislation, corporate governance standards, and transformation imperatives.
• Champion change management and diversity initiatives, embedding SANParks’ values and culture.
• Manage stakeholder relationships internally and externally for mutual benefit.
• Oversee sound financial management and HR systems, including HRIS and payroll platforms.

Closing Date

• 16 April 2026