Current Vacancies at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Be in possession of a relevant Tourism and Marketing post-matric qualification.
• Have 1 – 3 years of experience in Tourism /Hospitality.
• Knowledge of customer service, telephone etiquette, and understanding of the Tourism and Conservation industry is essential.
• Computer Literacy.
• Communication skills and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell SANParks products to current and potential customers.
• Corresponding with customers telephonically and via email.
• Process requests and make reservations in accordance with SANParks policies and procedures.
• Initiate payment and ensure that relevant documentation is sent to the customer/client.
• Provide additional information and initiate cross-selling and up-selling of products.
• Provide consistent and efficient service by upholding good public relations principle to inspire customer loyalty.

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Requirements

• Be a South African citizen (Certified copy of an Identity Document);
• Be unemployed youth between the ages of 18 to 35;
• Be in a possession of matric certificate or any equivalent qualifications;
• Be literate and conversant in English;
• Added qualifications in tourism or environmental-related fields will be an added advantage;
• stay within a 40km – 50km radius of the attractions/ sites. Proof of residence will be required, (e.g.) municipality bill or letter from a tribal authority or ward councillor;
• be able to work flexible hours (e.g.) weekends, public holidays and as-and-when required;
• Have a passion or interest in the tourism sector;
• Must have own reliable transport to and from workplace/station

Please Note

• Not more than one (1) learner per household
• No affidavits will be accepted as proof of residence
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an interview nearest to their areas of residence.  The successful candidates will undergo a medical examination and criminal record clearance before acceptance into the programme.

NB:

•  The correspondences will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.  If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The Department reserves the right not to continue with the training

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Requirements

• Be in possession of a Post Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management.
• Should be a Specialist in SCM with 1 to 3 years of experience in the public sector.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act.
• Knowledge of procurement policy framework
• Knowledge of logistics management
• Knowledge of SANParks business
• Legal knowledge in relation to Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of the National Supplies Procurement Act.
• Knowledge of the Republic of South Africa.
• Knowledge of computer literacy.
• Managerial skills and analytical skills
• Negotiation and facilitation skills
• Organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regional contract registers used as mechanisms to monitor annual payments to service providers.
• Coordinate the identification of regional procurement needs as informed by the annual procurement plan, business plan, and budget.
• Provide expert, advice to end-users regarding the development of short and long-term service level agreements for repeat purchases in conjunction with the Supply Chain Corporate Office.
• Build, maintain, and manage stakeholder relations.
• Monitor and report on supply chain transactions as per the directive from the corporate supply chain office.
• Manage risks associated with the procurement of services and goods.
• Manage and auditable administrative system of the region’s assets.
• Continuously manage and appraise submissions of the supplier database.
• Coordinate and maintain the pre-vendor qualification directory.
• Continuously evaluate the quality of goods and services rendered by the suppliers and assess their performance.