Jobs at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Be in a possession of a NQF Level 8 in Communications / Journalism / Public Relations/ Marketing or related field – NQF level 9 in the related field will be an added advantage.
• 6 -10 years as a generalist in at least three functions of communications.
• In-depth knowledge of South African media landscape and political environment.
• In-depth knowledge of government communications.
• Should also have 5 to 10 years of working in and/or with the public sector.
• 5 years in a management position.
• Understanding of the Public Access to Information Act (PAIA) and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), PFMA.
• Understanding of the Public Relations Code of Ethics.
• Understanding of relevant industry related legislation (conservation and tourism).
• Understanding of media relations principles and practices.
• Familiarity with POPIA, B-BBEE, and other regulations.
• Understanding of protocol and etiquette.
• Understanding of Government relations.
• Events management.
• Business and Creative writing.
• Diversity and Change management.
• Financial Management.
• Project Management.
• Strategic Management.
• Communication skills (presentation, written and oral).
• Interpersonal skills.
• Networking skills
• Computer skills
• Financial management
• Leadership and people management

Responsibilities

• Define and implement an integrated strategic communication solution.
• Define and implement media management and media relations solutions.
• Define and implement internal communications and publication solutions.
• Define and implement digital media solutions.
• Identify communication opportunities and translate these for public and stakeholder communications.
• Define, develop and implement strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including communities, government, civil society, NGOs and private sector.
• Maintain updated stakeholder segmentations.
• Provide strategic support and advice on stakeholder engagement, advocacy and communication at executive level.
• Design and implement strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Ensure appropriate ongoing engagements are maintained and led at the appropriate levels at all times.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate stakeholder engagement through events, workshops, and meetings.

Closing Date

• 05 September 2025

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Requirements

• No Criminal record (Clearance must be submitted with application), reference and background checks will also be done.
• Minimum Grade 12 (Std 10) Certificate.
• Must be a competent swimmer and comfortable working in an aquatic environment.
• Valid code B driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Skippers ticket will be an added advantage.
• PRE SEA training will be provided.
• Must be physically fit and willing to undergo a fitness and swimming test before the interview.
• Ability to conduct long and extended sea patrols under unfavourable conditions and to stay on Bird Island for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to undergo a medical test.
• Must be willing to undergo integrity testing.

Responsibilities

• Law enforcement that will include participating in regular patrols by foot, vehicle and boat.
• Duty on Bird Island for up to three weeks at a time periodically.
• Anti-poaching operations that will require flexi-time, sleep-out, clandestine patrols, night shift duty and overtime.
• Assistance with natural resources management.
• Assist with the control of all contractors movement within the park.
• Assist with maintenance and management of all assets including boats, trailers, and vehicles.

Closing Date

• 08 September 2025

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Requirements

• National Diploma in Conservation or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification.
• EMI Grade 2 designation (compulsory) or must qualify in stipulated period.
• Driver’s Licence.
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field would be an advantage.
• 5 Years relevant work experience as a Field Ranger or in conservation management in a protected area.
• 3 Years must be in supervision of field ranger teams.
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Express.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as conflict resolution, project management and liaison skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and working flexible, long and irregular hours.
• Candidate must be physically fit.
• Must have knowledge of the PFMA act.

Responsibilities

• Natural resources management that includes the implementation of invasive plant, alien animal, unnatural soil erosion and rehabilitation management programs.
• Monitoring of developments and projects as well as areas adjacent impacting on the park.
• Development of sound and mutually beneficial relationships with Stakeholders, neighbouring communities, NGO’s, and other associated organizations and individuals.
• Financial administration, including budget control and monitoring expenditures
• Supervision of interns, volunteers and contractors who provide conservation management services to the park.
• Implementation and administration of approved conservation legislation, policy according to agreed management and operational plans.
• Monitoring and recording of resource management data and facilitation of external research.
• Human resources management and administration.
• Identification and implementation of personnel development and skills training.
• Visitor Management – including safety and security of visitors, control of visitors’ behaviour and recording, interpretation and dissemination of information.
• Infrastructure Maintenance includes buildings, roads and signage.
• Management of cultural historic nodes in the section.
• Conform to Audit requirements (OHS, METT, SOAIM, SOB, and others), prescriptions, norms and standards.

Closing Date

• 09 September 2025