Job Opportunities at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements:

• A relevant Tertiary Diploma in Conservation Management/Policing/Crime investigation.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in the appropriate line of work.
• Previous Conservation experience will serve as an added advantage.
• Valid Code 08 driver's license.
• Computer literate.
• Good verbal/written communication skills are a prerequisite.
• The ability to work in unfavourable potentially hazardous/dangerous conditions.
• Good working knowledge of the Marine Living Resources Act, Protected Areas Act, the Criminal Procedures Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Good knowledge of procedures relating to arrests and criminal dockets.
• Valid firearm competency certificates.
• Appointed as EMI.
• Consent to undergo polygraph tests.
• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to work across teams.
• Analytical/technical mindset.
• Administration skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and communications skills.
• Multi-linguistic.
• Ability to multitask.
• Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and conduct investigations relating to any environmental crime negatively impacting on SANParks as and when required.
• Assist with the investigation and collection of information relating to environmental crimes and support crime investigations in general.
• Assist with the analysis of incoming reports for the management of reactive and proactive specialised investigations.
• Assist in conducting criminal investigations, reconstruction of tactical information of crime scenes and assist with the compilation of reports for further investigation.
• Assist with administration and reporting e.g. compiling of information notes.
• Assist with maintaining good relations with relevant role players.
• Contribute to the overall crime information picture of the SANParks
• Assist with administration and reporting functions of the Unit.

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Requirements:

• A recognised postgraduate qualification in environmental or natural resource management.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in biodiversity stewardship facilitation and protected area management. Experience in stakeholder engagement with rural and agricultural farming communities will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years experience in community-based project management and implementation.
• Conflict and relationship management skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write English; fluency in isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans is an advantage.
• A valid South African resident status.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Basic GIS knowledge will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver's license (Code EB) accompanied by a willingness and ability to travel (note: own vehicle required).

Responsibilities:

• Identify, discuss and assess options/models for land expansion through biodiversity Stewardship in communal and private land.
• Build on existing engagements that have been undertaken with landowners who have expressed an interest in having their land declared as part of the national park or supporting buffer protected areas.
• Facilitate the necessary legal and technical support for the signing of conservation agreements and/or the declaration.
• Design, implement and monitor land-use management plans.
• Interact with the landowners to assist with the extension of sound biodiversity-friendly management practices to ensure the conservation objectives are met on the ground.
• Explore biodiversity-compatible land use options (such as game-ranching, nature-based tourism, or sustainable offtake of wildlife and harvesting of medicinal plants) with landowners and communities for optimal, responsible utilization of their land.
• Provide commenting support on identified Environmental Impact Assessments in the buffer zone of the Addo Elephant National Park and engage relevant local and district municipalities on biodiversity and expansion matters in the Integrated Development Plan and Spatial Development Framework.
• Link communities to business development and capacity development support programmes of the project aimed at improving sustainable benefits from the protected area network.
• Assist in the development of strategic institutional arrangements and representative structures amongst landowners in the landscape.
• Establish and ensure the smooth operation of all the co-management and extension structures.
• Link communities with relevant structures including the private sector for support and for partnership purposes.
• Share lessons learnt from the node nationally and internationally through the Global Wildlife Program - for replication and scale-up.
   

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Requirements:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with Honours/Postgraduate qualification and should be a registered Chartered Accountant (CASA).
• Should have 10 to 12 years of executive management experience in a financial environment.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Legislative framework and Corporate Governance (PFMA); Application Accounting Standards.
• Sound knowledge of Supply Chain Processes and Legislation (BBBEE, PPPFA).
• Knowledge of financial management with accounting skills.
• Ability to strategize and solve problems.
• Ability to manage internal and external audits.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills.
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications and experience which will provide an added advantage:

• Knowledge of macro economy.
• Knowledge of conservation and tourism industry.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Knowledge of human resources management.
• Knowledge of IT computer literacy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the Finance division functional strategy.
• Develop, implement and monitor the finance division business plan.
• Ensure business efficiency and optimise commercial opportunities.
• Provide leadership, development and management of the finance team.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders for mutual benefit.
• Oversee and ensure good financial management function for the organisation.
• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the supply chain processes for the organisation.
• Oversee the overall legal services for the organisation.
• Oversee the financial resource mobilisation for the organisation.

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Requirements:

• National diploma in Conservation or Environmental Management
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience in invasive alien plant clearing is essential for this position
• 1 to 2 years of experience in health and safety management and compliance
• Computer literacy in MS office packages
• Code B driver's license

Responsibilities:

• Operational planning and assisting 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