Senior Manager: Employment and Labour Law at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Legal degree (B Juris, B Proc, LLB) and be an Admitted Attorney
• NQF level 9 – post-graduate qualification will serve as an added advantage.
• 10 years in the legal field of which 5 years should be in Employment and Labour field and a managerial role.
• 5 years of administrative law related experience (PAIA and PAJA), PFMA, Labour Law, and Interpretation of statutes.
• Knowledge of Interpretation of statutes
• Knowledge of Labour law
• Knowledge of PFMA
• Knowledge of Administrative law (PAIA an PAJA)
• Knowledge of Compliance and Governance
• Knowledge of Organisational policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Business Objectives and strategies

Additional Requirements:

• Computer skills
• Planning Skills
• Drafting Skills
• Communication Skills
• Listening skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Analysing Skills
• Administrative skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Time management skills
• Effective communication
• Strong negotiation, mediation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Problem solving
• Analytical thinking
• Decision-making
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Financial Management
• Teamwork
• Planning and organizing
• Managing Risk
• Interpersonal Skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure that SANParks’ policies are compliant with applicable legislation and advise on general policy matters.
• Coordinate Labour and Employment legislative comments within the organization and address comments to the relevant government department.
• Provide legal support to ensure overall compliance with Labour and Employment Law.
• Conduct research and provide legal opinions in respect of Labour and Employment Law, including the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), and related legislation.
• Manage litigation relating to the unit.
• Attend PAIA’s requests related to the unit in support to the information officer and the Deputy information officer
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance principles
• Participate in the review, and implement internal policies on Human Capital Management Department (HCM) compliance, employee relations, workplace conduct, whistle-blower protection, etc.
• Ensure HCM policies meet best practices and local/international legal standards.
• Lead audits and assessments on labour law and governance compliance.
• Provide legal support to the Human Capital Management Department.
• Provide legal support with respect to Employment and Labour law matters.
• Resolve potential legal disputes and negotiate settlement term.
• Mitigate labour-related risks through audits, training, and policy reviews.
• Monitor changes in labour laws and update SANParks’ practices accordingly.
• To build, enhance and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborate with HCM, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to ensure a consistent approach to labour governance.
• Represent the organization in external forums or industry bodies on labour compliance and governance issues.
• Prepare reports for EXCO, Board, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain records of labour disputes, settlements, and legal precedents

Salary: R1 115 100.00– R1 672 650.00 Per Annum

Closing Date

• 16 March 2026