Jobs at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Commerce / Business Management / Conservation/ Science / Tourism.
• Senior management experience in a relevant field for a period of at least 10 to 12 years of which 7 years at Executive Management level.
• Park Management Experience.
• Financial Management and Commercial skills.
• A sound understanding of legislative framework including corporate governance.
• Ability to manage diversity within a complex environment
• Knowledge of the Conservation and Tourism industry.
• Strategic planning and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage and operate in a matrix environment.
• Good communication, Networking and Stakeholder Relationship Building skills.
• People management and Coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the Parks Divisional functional strategy aligned with the overall organizational strategy.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Business Plan to deliver on strategic objectives.
• Ensure business efficiency and optimize commercial opportunities.
• Provide leadership, development, and management of human capital to build a high performance culture.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders for mutual benefit.
• Drive customer-centric service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Champion effective change management, transformation, and innovation.
• Promote sound corporate governance and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Enhance Tourism products and commercialization.
• Effective management of Infrastructure and facilities maintenance and management.
• Ensure effective management of environmental crime.
• Enhance and effective financial management within Public Finance Management Framework.
• Effective Management of all support functions.

Closing Date

• 26 November 2025

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Requirements

• Grade 12
• Degree (B.Sc or B-Tech) in Environmental Management or Environmental Science.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ post qualification experience in the Waste Management, with at least two (2) years at supervisory/ line management level.
• Experience in application of environmental and OHS laws, policies and strategies.
• Valid Code 08 (B) drivers’ licence.

 KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation and international best practice within a Protected Area.
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management.
• Proven experience with management of waste operations, compliance; monitoring, auditing and reporting;
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) (English).
• Good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Good team-working; networking and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

Operational Planning and Management

• Set key performance goals and align operational plans with strategic objectives of SANParks.
• Ensure financial, operational, and environmental targets are met.
• Manage operations and maintenance of waste management sites to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage operational performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure that waste operations comply with relevant legislation including SANParks Policies, SOPs and guidelines.
• Undertake audits at waste sites to solicit compliance.
• Manage upgrade, refurbishment and replacement of waste management infrastructure and equipment.

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure all operations comply with environmental legislation, such as NEMWA.
• Report waste volumes generated and recovered on the legislated system such as SAWIC.
• Develop initiatives to minimize, reduce and recover waste in the KNP.
• Promote sustainable waste practices in KNP.
• Implement, monitor and report on waste management programmes.

Occupational, Health and Safety

• Ensure that all operations comply with Occupational, Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Participate in SHE Committee meetings and audits.

Financial Management

• Manage operational budget.
• Asset management as per SANParks Policies and SOPs.
• Manage contracts and MoUs/MoAs.

 Human Resource Management

• Management of Staff and administration
• Plan for internal and external trainings of staff

Closing Date

• 28 November 2025