Socio-Economic Transformation Officer at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• A National Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification.
• At least three (3) years in environmental awareness and training and two (2) years experience in management.
• Admin and report writing and financial management.
• Experience in community facilitation will serve as an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate in more than one language. Proficiency in isiXhosa and Afrikaans will serve as an added advantage.
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Good communication, interpersonal, project management and negotiation skills.
• A driver’s licence (code 8)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the SET Regional Manager
• Facilitating the establishment of environmental awareness programmes in neighbouring community schools and with visiting interest groups inside the park.
• Monitor and support environmental awareness programmes in the business unit.
• Promotion of SANParks’ image to the park’s internal and external clients.
• Liaising with community-based interest groups and NGOs.
• Building and maintaining a sound relationship between the park and its neighbouring communities
• Facilitating the creation and maintenance of community-based socio-economic development projects
• Facilitate the cultural and indigenous knowledge programmes in the business unit
• Identify research needs in all KPAs.
• Co-ordinate and support Corporate Social Investment – and Wildlife Economy Projects
• Implementing the Socio-Economic Transformation Strategy
• Engage effectively in community-based conservation projects and programmes e.g. People and Parks Programme with DFFE

Please Note

• Due to multiple vacancies use the following reference number on your application in order to ensure the correct allocation of your CV: Socio-Economic Transformation Officer
• The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive cost to company salary, based on the scale of a position with a Paterson C4 job grade, allowances, and benefits as specified in the HR tariff document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
• Appointment will be in accordance with EE targets plan.

Applications must be accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:

• Attention: Ilze Jonker
• Human Resource Department
• Addo Elephant National Park
• PO Box 52, Addo, 6105
• Email: [email protected]

How To Apply

The application will only be completed when you have applied through the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/7SVSCRkS9S