Vision 2040 Project Manager at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Strategic Planning/Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, strategic planning, or programme implementation, preferably in a conservation, public/ private sector environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and advocacy
• Monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with experience in managing communication plans and stakeholder relations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and provide solutions.
• Planning and organising skills
• Experience in developing fundraising strategies and managing relationships with funding partners.
• Experience in identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Proficiency in project management software and systems for tracking progress and reporting.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Financial management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication, listening and presentation skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project planning and management of Vision 2040.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the Project Lead in realigning the organisation’s operating model and the business models of various business units to reflect the strategic intent of Vision 2040.
• Support the translation of the High-Level Strategy into an implementation plan.
• Ensure integration across the milestones and alignment of project implementation activities with Vision 2040 and SANParks strategic objectives.
• Manage the scheduling of meetings, workshops, and events relating to the implementation of Vision 2040.
• Provide secretariat services for all meetings relating to the Vision 2040 Project.
• Foster partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders, including neighbouring communities and government agencies, to support Vision 2040 objectives.
• Drive collaboration across departments to ensure the smooth execution of strategic initiatives and encourage innovation in business models, working methods, and processes.
• Develop project budget, manage allocated funds, and provide financial reports in line with organizational financial policies and prescripts.
• Manage human resources, including recruitment, performance management, etc
• Identify risks associated with the implementation of strategic initiatives and develop mitigation strategies to ensure objectives are met.
• Implement a robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) system to track the progress of strategic initiatives and KPIs.
• Prepare and present periodic reports to senior leadership and the board on the status of projects, risks, and proposed solutions.
• Provide inputs on the development and implementation of the stakeholder engagement and advocacy strategy.
• Develop and implement an information and knowledge management system outlining how information and knowledge will be created, utilized, shared, stored, and disseminated.