Job Vacancies at South African National Parks (SANParks)

• The Organisation requires the services of a Head: Business Development in the Tourism and Marketing Division on a fixed-term contract of 5 years. The role is to be based in any of the National Parks under our mandate.
• The role is to provide South African National Parks (SANParks) with strategic and operational direction in both Public Private Partnerships (PPP) as well as tourism business development opportunities.

Requirements

• NQF Level 8 in Commerce, Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• NQF Level 9 in Commerce, Business Marketing, Administration, Finance, or related field will be advantageous.
• 10 years management experience in a commercial deal structuring environment either in the private or public sector.
• 5 years of which should have been at senior management level.
• 5 years’ experience in managing and procuring private -public-partnerships.
• Sound knowledge of investment / deal structuring and evaluation.
• Experience in business feasibility analysis.
• Contract Management.

Responsibilities

Lead and Drive Commercialisation vision of SANParks:

• Drive a dynamic and innovative commercialisation vision for SANParks.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the strategic plan for commercialisation in line with SANParks and National Treasury requirements.
• Actively source and identify commercialisation high return opportunities for SANParks and stakeholders.
• Document and implement approved changes to streamline operations, efficiency, and effectiveness of the business development function in the organisation.
• Evaluate new business opportunities for tourism PPPs through market research, competitive analysis, and financial modelling.
• Analyse industry and consumer/tourism trends to identify growth opportunities that translate into tourism revenue and volume growth.

Develop and implement the Commercialisation strategy and related processes:

• Analyse all relevant new and existing policies, business processes, operating procedures and work rules for impact and effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement to ensure that SANParks’ risk exposure is minimised.
• Ensure all policies, procedures and work rules are analysed with the intention of also reducing governance and commercial risk exposure to SANParks.
• Develop short, medium, and long-term income generating strategies for tourism business development.
• Align the strategic plans with SANParks’ strategy including the Tourism Growth and Recovery Plan 2022-2030.
• Align Commercialization Strategy to the organisation’s vision 2040.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysing market data to drive business decisions.
• Ensure that the commercialization strategy is aligned across all affected business units.

Manage Tourism PPPs Transactions and Tourism Projects:

• Advise and negotiate on key commercial terms including valuation and deal structure for PPP transactions.
• Oversee the production of comprehensive feasibility studies for tourism PPP.
• Ensure that all agreements reached are financially, commercially, and legally sound, and that the interests of all parties are adequately protected though out the product and project life cycle.
• manage and retain solid internal and external stakeholder relationships at strategic level.
• ensure sound financial, technical, and legal management of all tourism PPP procurement transactions.
• Maintain SANParks leadership in the PPPs tourism environment.
• Deliver business improvement projects on time, to budget, and to quality results in accordance with SANParks’ preferred project management principles, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Document and implement approved changes to streamline operations, efficiency, and effectiveness in line with project deliverables.
• Ensure change initiatives and projects are implemented according to change management principles, and that frameworks are in accordance with SANParks’ preferred methodologies to ensure effective and impactful change management from a people, process, and systems perspective.

Stakeholder Management:

• Work collaboratively with various SANParks departments, business units and teams to ensure alignment and effective communication of deliverables, plans, effort, and status of the initiatives throughout the implementation process.
• Ensure coordination and collaboration are done in a manner that ensures alignment and effective communication of business development initiatives across all areas of the organisation.
• Lead and facilitate engagements with National Treasury (Including the Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC)
• Facilitate engagements and audit queries, requests for information and stakeholder engagement with the Auditor General South Africa.
• Lead and facilitate change management efforts by building positive relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring they are engaged, informed, trained, and supported throughout the change process.

Human Capital Management:

• Provide leadership, development, and management of human capital.
• Ensure that the BDU management team is trained appropriately to the highest standards.
• Recommend optimal resource plans, propose training programs to skill, reskill and upskill employees in the department

Salary

• R1 795 710.00 – R2 244 637.00 Annual Package

Closing Date

• 03 July 2026

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• The Organisation requires the services of the Project Manager: Business Development in the Tourism and Marketing Division. This position will be based in the at Cape Regional Office, Rondebosch.

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Commerce/ Tourism/ Natural Science or Project Management (NQF level 7). Honours degree with any of the above qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Must have 4 years of Project management experience.
• Experience in managing major PPP projects will be desirable.
• Experience in contract Management and Service Level agreements of Public Private Partnership Projects.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulation 16 and Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Computer Literacy.
• An understanding of Project management and Public Private Partnership Projects
• PPP implementation.
• Understanding of the tourism and or conservation industry.
• Understanding of financial feasibility studies.
• Understanding of work-related legislation.
• Knowledge of Contract Management and Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Project management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Strategic planning.
• Diversity and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Complete feasibility studies to ensure that the minimum PPP Fee covers SANParks’ costs of managing and fulfilling its obligations.
• Develop a PPP agreement management plan for post award management.
• Monitor that all the private parties’ performance standards and obligations and SANParks’ \obligations set out in the PPP Agreement are fully complied with.
• Clearly specify the performance standards.
• Manage projects from inception to the signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure to ensure that the project(s) are affordable to SANParks.
• Manage the planning and implementation of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) project(s) on behalf of SANParks exercising delegated authority.
• Build support among internal and external stakeholders.
• Build the relationship between SANParks and the private party ensuring that there is good, ongoing communication.
• Proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise opportunities for project success.
• Complete the required documentation and obtain National Treasury Exemption for the implementation of the project.
• Draft the project procurement documentation ensuring that the bid Documents reflect precisely the project’s performance standards, value for money objectives and risk allocation expectations.
• Manage the procurement and implementation of the projects.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Keep records of all documentation, decisions and distribute to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide continuous status updates to the Head: Business Development for purposes of Executive Management and Board reporting.

Salary

• R866 250.00– R1 299 375.00 Annual Package

Closing Date

• 06 July 2026

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• The Organisation requires the services of the Project Manager: Business Development in the Tourism and Marketing Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Commerce/ Tourism/ Natural Science or Project Management (NQF level 7). Honours degree with any of the above qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Must have 4 years of Project management experience.
• Experience in managing major PPP projects will be desirable.
• Experience in contract Management and Service Level agreements of Public Private Partnership Projects.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulation 16 and Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Computer Literacy.
• An understanding of Project management and Public Private Partnership Projects.
• PPP implementation.
• Understanding of the tourism and or conservation industry.
• Understanding of financial feasibility studies.
• Understanding of work-related legislation.
• Knowledge of Contract Management and Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Project management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Strategic planning.
• Diversity and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Complete feasibility studies to ensure that the minimum PPP Fee covers SANParks’ costs of managing and fulfilling its obligations.
• Develop a PPP agreement management plan for post award management.
• Monitor that all the private parties’ performance standards and obligations and SANParks’ obligations set out in the PPP Agreement are fully complied with.
• Clearly specify the performance standards.
• Manage projects from inception to the signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure to ensure that the project(s) are affordable to SANParks.
• Manage the planning and implementation of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) project(s) on behalf of SANParks exercising delegated authority.
• Build support among internal and external stakeholders.
• Build the relationship between SANParks and the private party ensuring that there is good, ongoing communication.
• Proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise opportunities for project success.
• Complete the required documentation and obtain National Treasury Exemption for the implementation of the project.
• Draft the project procurement documentation ensuring that the bid Documents reflect precisely the project’s performance standards, value for money objectives and risk allocation expectations.
• Manage the procurement and implementation of the projects.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Keep records of all documentation, decisions and distribute to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide continuous status updates to the Head: Business Development for purposes of Executive Management and Board reporting.

Salary

• R866 250.00– R1 299 375.00 Annual Package

Closing Date

• 06 July 2026

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• A vacancy currently exists for an Officer: SET in Agulhas National Park. The successful candidate will report to the Park Manager. The successful candidate will facilitate the implementation of sustainable programmes associated with benefits that address a range of human, social, cultural and economic needs to improve the livelihoods of communities.
• The successful candidate will reside Outside the Park.

Requirements

• National Diploma/ Degree in Social Sciences / Education/ Community Development/ Nature Conservation or equivalent.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in community facilitation, engagement, or development preferably in a conservation, environmental or educational context.
• Experience in administration, report writing, financial management.
• Experience working with conservation and/or, environmental and/or educational programs/projects.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and ability to work with diverse communities.
• Valid Drivers’ licence, PDP will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Good communication, interpersonal, project management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in English and another local language (Afrikaans preferrable).
• Job involves frequent travelling, driving long distances (remote areas) and irregular working hours.

Responsibilities

Implementation of SET programmes, strategy and policies:

• Drive socio-economic transformation and community development, including youth empowerment and support for local communities.
• Manage and support conservation and community-based projects aligned with sustainable practices.
• Promote research and knowledge sharing, especially in social sciences and conservation education.
• Ensure sustainable use of natural resources through coordinated initiatives.
• Preserve and integrate cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge into conservation efforts and SANParks operations.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop sustainable partnerships with communities and stakeholders that will be used as mechanisms to ensure constructive and intentional interaction in mutually beneficial programs and projects.
• Liaise with community- based interest groups and NGOs.
• Building and maintaining a sound relationship between the park and its neighbouring communities and promoting SANParks’ image.

Corporate Social Investment (CSI) & Wildlife Economy Projects:

• Coordinate and implement Corporate Social Investment (CSI) and wildlife economy projects that create local benefits such as skills development and job opportunities.
• Promote and support community participation in business and biodiversity economy initiatives within the park.
• Facilitate community-based economic development and empowerment projects for sustainable livelihoods.
• Establish and support environmental awareness programmes for schools, communities, and park visitors.

Personnel Management:

• Oversee staff management, including training, mentoring, discipline, and performance evaluation.
• Promote teamwork, collaboration, and employee wellbeing, including wellness and support programmes.
• Monitor and coordinate operations and compliance, including BSP team oversight and site inspections.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage budgets in line with SANParks financial guidelines, ensuring effective financial control.
• Oversee procurement processes and ensure compliance with SCM policies and procedures.
• Manage inventory, stock, and assets to maintain accountability and efficiency.
• Support revenue collection and governance processes, including tourism income and BID committee participation.

Salary

• R501,165.00 – R701,610.00 Annual Package

Closing Date

• 09 July 2026

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• EPWP Employment opportunity currently exists for 2X Skilled Armed Environmental Monitor at Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site. The above-stated position is a fixed-term contract up to the end of 31 March 2027.
• The appointed participant or Environmental Monitor will be paid a wage rate of R 311.00 per day as per Expanded Public Works Programme rates.

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12/NCV level 4.
• Basic Field Ranger Armed Training course or a qualification in nature conservation/game ranch management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Armed Environmental Monitor.
• Firearm competency-Self Loading Rifle(Unit standards 1196650 and 123511) and SAPS competency will be a prerequisite.
• Firearm documentation required: Knowledge of firearm control act (unit standard 117705).
• Willing to work flexible hours e.g. weekends & after hours.
• Proficient in English and on other official languages with good written and verbal skills.
• Must be in good physical health.
• Successful candidate will have to undergo medical fitness through a Medical practioner.
• Understanding of basic principles of Health & Safety.
• No criminal record –police clearance certificate must be attached with the application or proof of application must be attached.
• Medically and physically fit & passionate about conservation and people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct law enforcement activities (Patrols, Monitoring, Anti-poaching, Border patrol, problem animal control by means of foot or vehicle).
• Assisting the Corporal/Sergeant with area integrity management.
• Enforcing law, order and discipline through NEMA (access control activities i.e Staff, visitors management, and safety).
• Assist with Infrastructure maintenance (Fence, Water points, Roads, etc).
• Ensure accurate records of incidents or sightings are kept.
• Assist with natural resource management and participant in research projects.
• Field data collection and capturing of data onto a computer.
• Storeroom cleaning, organisation, and stock keeping.
• Assist with access control activities i.e Staff, visitors management, and safety and security.
• Assisting with waste management activities, including waste collection, disposal, and maintaining cleanliness within the park.
• Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of living quarters to ensure a clean, safe, and habitable environment.
• Assist in the control of alien invasive plants.
• Assisting with park management activities as requested by Line Managers.
• Assist with EPWP project in the park when required.

Salary

• R311 Per Day

Closing Date

• 01 July 2026

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• EPWP Employment opportunity currently exists for 3X Semi-Skilled Environmental Monitor at Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage Site. The above-stated position is a fixed-term contract up to the end of 31 March 2027.
• The appointed participant or Environmental Monitor will be paid a wage rate of R 208.00 per day as per Expanded Public Works Programme rates.

Requirements

• NQF Level 4 (Grade 12).
• Code 08 driver’s license.
• Willing to work flexible hours e.g. weekends & after hours.
• Proficient in English and on other official languages with good written and verbal skills.
• Must be in good physical health.
• Understanding of basic principles of Health & Safety.
• No criminal record –police clearance certificate must be attached with the application or proof of application must be attached.

Responsibilities

• Protected area functions – area integrity & wildlife security.
• Problem Animals monitoring and reporting.
• Ecological monitoring, restoration, Invasive Alien Species clearing.
• Assist with relevant Conservation activities when required.
• Report directly to the local section ranger.
• Assist with the maintenance of park infrastructure, including fences, water points, roads, and other general maintenance throughout the park.
• Assist with natural resource management and participant in research projects.
• Assist with field data collection and capturing of data onto a computer.
• General administration – including timesheets, logbooks, and reports.
• Assist with storeroom cleaning, organisation, and stock keeping.
• Access control activities i.e. Staff, visitors management, and safety and security.
• Assisting with waste management activities, including waste collection, disposal, and maintaining cleanliness within the park.
• Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of living quarters to ensure a clean, safe, and habitable environment.
• Assisting with all park management activities as directed by Line Managers.

Salary

• R208 Per Day

Closing Date

• 13 July 2026

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• Challenging position exists for Practitioner: Supply Chain Management in the Kruger National Park reporting to the Manager: Supply Chain Management.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• National Diploma in supply chain, purchasing or logistics management.
• Entry level certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) can be beneficial.
• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain management working in or within a public sector organisation.
• Basic understanding of supply chain management processes.
• Ability to analyse data and generate reports to support supply chain management decision making.
• Good Communication skills for interacting with suppliers, team members, and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in procurement.
• Basic problem-solving skills to address routine supply chain issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues and other departments.
• Understanding and adhering to ethical standards and public sector policies in all supply chain management activities.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay updated with industry best practices and public sector requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the implementation of supply chain management processes.
• Maintaining accurate records, performing data entry, and analysing supply chain data to support decision making.
• Communicating with suppliers to obtain quotes, track purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and policies and maintaining proper documentation for all supply chain management activities.
• Generating and distributing reports on supply chain management activities.
• Providing administrative support to the supply chain management team, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents. And coordinating with other documents.

Salary

• R501 165.00 Per Annum

Closing Date

• 14 July 2026

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• The organisation is looking for the services of a Project Manager: Biodiversity Economy for a fixed term contract of 5 years who will report to the Head: Socio Economic Transformation. The position will be based in Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Requirements

• Should be in possession of a post-graduate qualification in sustainable development, environmental management, economics, or business administration.
• Should have at least 10 years’ experience in biodiversity economy, sustainable development, business development and /or biodiversity conservation.
• Should have a strong understanding of South Africa’s socio-ecological landscape and policy environment.
• Should have a Proven track-record in designing and scaling market-based conservation solutions.
• Should have Experience in policy analysis, programme/project management and community.
• Strategic leadership with a systems thinking approach.
• Should have an Excellent communication, team leadership, partnership management, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Should have Experience in African conservation approaches or community based natural resource management.
• Should have Experience in managing donor funded projects will serve as an added advantage.
• Financial management, project and programme management, human resource, as well as monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Computer literacy and fluency in local languages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Knowledge of biodiversity economy principles, including wildlife economy, ocean economy, bioprospecting, and restoration economy.
• Experience in managing projects and teams.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government, private sector, and local communities.
• Understanding of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use policies and legislation.
• Team leadership.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Listening and Presentation skills.
• Community Facilitation.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies.
• Adaptability and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of policies, strategies and plans on biodiversity economy, in alignment with SANParks’ Vision 2040 as well as relevant national policy imperatives and global commitments.
• Co-ordinate sustainable livelihoods and economic development efforts through biodiversity-based economic activities inclusive of wildlife economy, bioprospecting, eco-tourism, restoration economy value chains especially for youth, women, and people with disabilities.
• Facilitate the creation of employment opportunities in the implementation of biodiversity economy programmes through catalytic projects that support rural and local economic development.
• Mainstream biodiversity economy into relevant organisational policies, programmes, and decision-making processes.
• Ensure sustainable use, fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from biodiversity within national parks and Mega-Living landscapes.
• Identify and develop business opportunities that support biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
• Foster partnerships with stakeholders, including government, private sector, traditional leadership, traditional healers, local communities, and NGOs to drive growth of the biodiversity economy, attract investment and harness innovative financing models.
• Catalyse and support nature-based enterprises to enhance revenue generation through inclusive business models, access to finance and markets, SMME development and robust skills development.
• Champion efforts to redress historical imbalances and advance land reform through biodiversity economy and biodiversity stewardship initiatives.
• Develop and implement a system to assess the impact of the SANParks biodiversity economy programme.
• Develop and implement programmes to improve the visibility of the biodiversity economy programme.
• Provide overall strategic leadership and guidance to the Biodiversity Economy unit inclusive of financial management, human resource management, performance management, and project management.
• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are implemented on time, within budget, and to desired outcomes.
• Track project progress against planned objectives and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement project plans to promote biodiversity-based economic activities.
• Periodically assess the effectiveness of interventions and strategies.
• Measure the impact of projects and programmes.
• Manage and mentor a team of professionals to achieve departmental goals.
• Implementation of performance management system.
• Training of subordinates.
• Financial planning and budget monitoring.
• Prevention of irregular expenditure.
• Develop and monitor the annual procurement plan.

Salary

• R1 270 080.00 – R 1 905 120.00 Annual Package

Closing Date

• 06 July 2626