Current Vacancies at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Grade 12
• N4 Certificate – Civil (Construction) will serve as an added advantage.
• A National Trade Certificate in Building or equivalent will serve as an added advantage.
• 2 years experience in building construction.
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of MS Office.
• Code EB driver’s licence is required but a C1 driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and other relevant pieces of legislation.
• Good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours.
• Proven project management skills will serve as an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• To execute and supervise trade-related work such as repairs or maintenance to buildings structures, services, roads and equipment;
• Experience in bulk water reticulation systems, reservoirs, pumps and related control equipment, Sewer systems, septic tanks, soak-aways pumps and related control equipment, electrical installations and cable networks, repairs, storage and safety requirements.
• To investigate and resolve problems that are of a technical nature;
• To liaise with trade representatives/specialists;
• Perform administrative-related tasks of the section including budget control as well as ordering of materials/parts;
• Provide technical support to all Park related projects in the absence of a project manager,
• Manage adhoc funded projects in the Park
• Work closely with contractors or project managers when the need arises;
• To ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements;
• To maintain tools/machinery, equipment and materials to optimise the functionality, and
• To ensure compliance with SABS buildings regulations on all maintenance constructions.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or BTech Conservation or Environmental Management
• Minimum of 5 years of proven project management experience
• 3 – 5 years of experience in invasive alien plant clearing is essential for this position
• 3 – 5 years experience in health and safety management and compliance
• Working knowledge of relevant biodiversity legislation, health & safety, and EPWP requirements.
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Good written and verbal communication in English.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours as well as extensive travelling.
• Sound organisational, administrative and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of project deliverables according to approved plans
• Ensuring operational planning of biodiversity social projects in the cluster
• Managing implementation and administration of policies, strategies and budgets according to annual performance plans and relevant legislation.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, policy and contractual agreements pertaining to the programmes & projects in the region.
• Ensuring financial, budget and procurement management inclusive of all audit and reporting requirements.
• Implement effective Human Resources Management, inclusive of the training responsibilities of the EPWP projects.
• Administration and database management to meet reporting requirements of external and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain good communication and relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance of all projects and compile monthly reports
• Ensure all relevant data is captured for the projects
• Compile monthly progress reports
• Conduct internal audits and assessments on all projects in the cluster

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Requirements

• National Diploma and /or Degree in Business Administration, Office Management and /or related field.
• 3 years experience as a Personal Assistant at management level and exposed to generic administrative work.
• Must be computer literate: Microsoft Office Packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (e-mail).
• Must have strong business communication skills.
• Must have time management skills and be able to work under pressure.
• Must have a good understanding of office etiquette.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Project management and financial reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the calendar, meetings, and logistical arrangements of the General Manager: Savanna Research Unit
• Assist with general support and logistical arrangements for the Savanna Research Unit.
• Manage the flow of information within the Savanna Research Unit and in cooperation with other divisions.
• Ensure proper liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and events relating to the Savanna Research Unit function.
• Ensure proper management of assets within the division.
• Ensure divisional compliance with the records management system.
• Compile professional reports, correspondence, business documents and minutes.
• Ensure confidentiality all the time.
• Coordinate the inter-departmental liaison and communications.

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Requirements

• National Diploma in Conservation or Environmental Management/Environmental Science
• Minimum of 2 years of proven project management experience
• 2 – 3 Years’s experience in rehabilitation techniques is essential for this position and or
• 2 – 3 Years’s experience in invasive alien plant clearing is essential for this position
• 2 – 3 Years’ experience in health and safety management and compliance
• Computer literacy in MS Office packages
• Code 08 driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Operational planning and assist with strategic planning for the project
• Managing the projects according to organisational standards
• Managing human resources and logistics within the project
• Management of administrative and financial processes of the project
• Communication and liaison with stakeholders
• Compilation of weekly and monthly reports
• Monthly SHEQ compliance and reporting
• Conduct self-assessments and prepare project audits
• Ensure mapping and data recording for the project linked to activities
• Ensure all relevant data is captured for the project

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Requirements

• A minimum of National Diploma in Road Transport/ Fleet Management or Logistics
• A Degree in Fleet Management/ Logistics/ Road Transport will be an added advantage
• 5 years of experience in the fleet/transport management environment, 2 years of those at management level
• Experience in achieving optimal utilisation of the fleet.
• Knowledge of current fleet management guidelines and legislation (Road Traffic Act and Regulations)
• Knowledge of IT fleet management system
• Financial management and budgetary management skills
• Ability to negotiate at a high level with proven influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking abilities
• SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Excellent relationship-building and relationship-management skills.
• Communications skills
• Analytical skills and understanding of financial forecasting and trends, in order to improve efficiency.
• Performance management skills
• Attention to detail.
• Time management skills
• A valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• To ensure optimal and cost-effective utilization of vehicles, plant and equipment.
• To ensure all vehicle transport activities, comply with SANParks Standards, SOPs, OHS, SABS, Road Transport Act and Road Traffic Act and Regulations.
• To manage the asset, register through acquisition, transfers, and disposal of vehicles for Kruger National Park.
• To manage vehicle fleet-related stakeholder relations and applicable contracts.
• To oversee the implementation of the Fleet Management SOP and strategy for KNP
• To manage the vehicle fleet system, inter-dependencies, and risk mitigation.
• To manage the fleet management budget and monitor expenditures for KNP.
• To ensure fleet availability to meet all requests by scheduling, forecasting, and surveying current user trends.
• To lead, manage and coach the human capital in the department.
• To ensure time maintenance, repairs, and servicing of vehicle fleet.
• To manage contracts with suppliers and respond to audit findings (as and when) within the KNP division.
• To manage stakeholder relations both internal and external.
• To be actively involved in all project management relating to fleet management in KNP.