Job Vacancies at South African National Parks (SANParks)

• SANParks invites applications for a strategic leadership opportunity to head its Human Capital Management (HCM) function. This role is pivotal in shaping the organisation’s people strategy, driving transformation, and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with SANParks’ mandate and business objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum: Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, or Psychology.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in HRM or related field.

Experience:

• 10–12 years’ generalist HR experience at senior management level, with at least 5 years in an executive/strategic HR leadership role.
• Exposure to Board-level activities and governance processes (advantageous).

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of HR systems (Sage 300 advantageous).
• Expertise in talent management, labour relations, and transformation strategies.
• Understanding of corporate governance, diversity management, and change management principles.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with proven ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High integrity and commitment to SANParks’ values and transformation agenda.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Human Capital Management strategy aligned to SANParks’ business plan.
• Implement and monitor the HCM business plan, ensuring delivery of strategic objectives.
• Develop and enforce policies that comply with legislative frameworks and organisational needs.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the HCM team, ensuring capability development and succession planning.
• Drive customer-centric HR service delivery and effective communication across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with all labour legislation, corporate governance standards, and transformation imperatives.
• Champion change management and diversity initiatives, embedding SANParks’ values and culture.
• Manage stakeholder relationships internally and externally for mutual benefit.
• Oversee sound financial management and HR systems, including HRIS and payroll platforms.

Closing Date

• 16 April 2026

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• SANParks requires the services of an Assistant Investigator in the Environmental Crime Investigations department. This position will be based in the Kruger National Park, Skukuza.

Requirements

• Be in possession of an NQF Level 6 in Policing / Conservation Management/ Crime Investigation or equivalent
• Valid firearm competency will serve as an added advantage.
• EMI (Environmental Management Inspector) qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience in law enforcement, wildlife crime investigation, or anti – poaching.
• Previous Conversation experience.
• Knowledge of relevant laws.
• Knowledge of environmental investigations.
• Knowledge of criminal investigations.
• Knowledge of crime intelligence management.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Knowledge of crime scene management.
• Knowledge of stakeholder management.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated investigative and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Skill in informant networking and multi-lingual communication.
• Strong administrative, problem-solving, and technical aptitude.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to dynamic environments

Responsibilities

• Assist and conduct investigations relating to any environmental crime negatively impacting on SANParks as and when required.
• Assist with investigations and collection of information for level 1 to 4 environmental crimes and support crime investigations in general.
• Assist with the analysis of in-coming reports for the management of reactive and proactive specialised anti-poaching operations.
• Assist with corporate crime investigations, as and when required.
• Assist in conducting crime investigations, reconstruction of tactical information of crime scenes.
• Contribute to the overall crime information picture of the SANParks.
• Assist in maintaining good relations with relevant role-players.
• Assist with the compilation of reports for further investigation.
• Assist with administration and reporting e.g. Info Notes / Crime scene data sheet.
• Assist with administration and reporting functions of the Unit.

Closing Date

• 21 April 2026

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• South African National Parks (SANParks) is the leading conservation authority in all national parks, responsible for 3 751 113 hectares of protected land in 20 national parks. It draws its mandate from National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, Act 57 of 2003.
• Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their National Diploma (NQF6) at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed at SANParks for a period of Twenty-Four (24) Months with a monthly stipend of R6 335.69. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the Programme.

Requirements

• Field of Study:    Division / Department
• National Diploma in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Finance & Accounting:    Tourism and Marketing
• National Diploma in Tourism Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications :   Wild Card / CRM and Loyalty
• National Diploma in Administration:    Socio Economic Transformation – Kruger National Park
• National Diploma in Business Management / Economics / Supply Chain Management or equivalent:   Socio Economic Transformation – Knysna, George, Plettenberg and Port Elizabeth
• National Diploma in Information Science:    Communications
• National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Web Development, or related field:    ICT
• National Diploma in Computer Science (or equivalent):    ICT
• National Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communications, Marketing, or related qualification:    Communications
• National Diploma in Events Management, Hospitality, Communications, Public Relations or related qualification:    Communications
• National Diploma in Accounting::    Finance
• National Diploma in Environmental Education and Awareness / Natural and/or Social Science disciplines:    Socio Economic Transformation – Groenkloof
• National Diploma in Social Sciences (Anthropology / Sociology / Community Development / Environmental Education / Environmental Management / Public Administration / Development Studies / Heritage Studies or related fields):    Socio Economic Transformation – Port Elizabeth
• LLB:    Legal Services

To qualify for the Internship Placement Programme, you must –

• Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35.
• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Have completed a National Diploma (NQF6) under the above-mentioned discipline/ fields of study from a South African Higher Education Institution (HEI).
• Must not have previously been employed nor participated in an internship/ placement programme.

Closing Date

• 22 April 2026

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Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate (matric) required or equivalent
• 1-2 years of practical experience in a maintance field.
• Brush cutter certificate/ competency.
• Ability to speak, read & write English is essential.
• Machinery operating, literacy, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Incumbent must be physically fit and capable of performing tasks such as lifting, bending, gardening, and standing for extended periods.
• Self-motivated, good time management, responsible, and disciplined.
• Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays.
• Valid and functional Drivers licence.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• First Aid Level 1 will serve as an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the terrain and gardens, including brush cutting and general landscaping.
• Perform routine general maintenance tasks relating to the Research Camp buildings, fences, roads, water supply and infrastructure.
• Undertake minor electrical, plumbing, welding, and carpentry work, within the incumbent’s capabilities.
• Carry out general paint work.
• Perform general cleaning duties, including removal of rubbish, cleaning of fireplaces, braais, and surrounding areas.
• Ensure the neatness of the Research Campgrounds and communal areas at all times.
• Clean vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment and ensure all are in good working condition at all times.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices at all times.
• Assist camp supervisor with general cleaning duties of accommodations and communal areas, when necessary.
• Assist with the collection of supplies when necessary.
• Assist with inventory counting.
• Record and report major maintenance issues to the camp supervisor.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by the camp supervisor.

Closing Date

• 24 April 2026