Latest Vacancies at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements:

• NQF 9, Masters qualification in Business Management, Tourism, Hospitality or Marketing
• Experience in a Tourism related field for 10 to 15 years
• 5 to 10 years of management at the Senior/Executive level in the field of tourism
• Demonstrated Financial Management and Commercial skills.
• A sound understanding of national parks legislative and corporate governance framework.
• Demonstrated strategic planning and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated conflict management skills and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management
• Relationship building and management of multiple and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to operate and manage in a matrix environment.

Qualifications and Experience which will provide an added advantage:

• Experience in socio-economic development.
• Communication, negotiations, networking and stakeholder management experience.
• People management and Coaching skills.
• Experience in supply chain management and public sector procurement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a Tourism Development and Marketing strategy that is aligned with the business plan of the organisation.
• Develop, implement and monitor the business plan to deliver the functional strategy.
• Optimise business efficiency and commercial opportunities.
• Provide leadership, development and management of Human Capital and effective change management and transformation within the division.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders for mutual benefit and transformation of the sector.
• Ensure sound financial management of the Tourism Development and Marketing division.
• Ensure customer-centred service delivery.
• Ensure the development of, and drive implementation of functional policy.
• To provide leadership, ensure the development and management of human capital, and effective change management and transformation within the division.
• Ensure the implementation of sound Corporate Governance and effective financial management in line with the Public Finance Management Act.

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Requirements:

• Be in possession of a postgraduate qualification in Social Sciences, Development Economics, Community and Social Development, Project and Programme Management or a related field.
• Have 6 - 10 years relevant work experience at senior management level.
• Demonstrated experience in project / programme management experience.
• Financial Management, Economic Development and Commercial skills
• Advanced knowledge of strategic planning and social development principles.

Qualifications and Experience which will provide an added advantage:

• Conflict resolution and People Management skills. Interpersonal and communication skills. Adaptive Leadership skills. Must have the ability to operate and manage in a matrix management environment. Knowledge of and experience in Conservation, Tourism and Environmental Education

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership towards the effective implementation of socio-economic transformation strategy and programmes/li>
• Lead and guide the development of policies relevant to SET programmes/li>
• Lead and manage the implementation of the Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme/li>
• Lead and manage the implementation of the Corporate Social Investment programme./li>
• Lead and manage the implementation of the Biodiversity Economy programme/li>
• Lead and manage the implementation of the Land claims programme /li>
• Manage the effective implementation of Social Legacy and Donation Funds;/li>
• Provide strategic guidance on effective implementation of the stakeholder engagement programme; /li>
• Lead and manage the implementation of skills development, capacity building and environmental awareness programmes;/li>
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships to support SET programmes/li>
• Lead and manage the implementation of the Youth Development programme/li>
• Ensure sound financial management and corporate governance in the implementation of SET programmes./li>
• Manage the human capital of the socio-economic transformation division.

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Requirements:

• Be in possession of a National Diploma in Admin / Secretarial / Office Management.
• A CIS qualification will be an advantage.
• Should have 5 years of work experience in an administrative/secretarial environment and another 2 years of experience at senior or Board level.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally.
• Knowledge of drafting minutes.
• Knowledge of providing administrative support at senior level preferably within a company secretarial department.
• Knowledge of manual and electronic filing systems.
• Knowledge of basic understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Conflict management.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality (high level).
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Computer and listening skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail skills.
• Coordination and drafting minutes skills.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting minutes and Board reports.
• Draft quarterly reports to the Board as and when required..
• Maintain registers, and records including statutory records..
• Compile and translate data and information in order to provide and communicate information for decision-making, reporting storing, and planning..
• Compile meeting packs..
• Ensure proper filing of all documentation..
• Provide effective end-to-end administration for Board and Board Committee meetings..
• Provide administrative support to the Board Secretary..
• Perform financial, procurement, and other office administrative functions..
• Assist in the preparation of the budget for the Board and Board-related activities..
• Monitor budgets, reconcile, and report items of concern..
• Other related ad-hoc tasks..
• Coordinate travel arrangements for Board members and Board Secretary..
• Arrange meetings and other events..
• Effectively plans, schedules prioritizes and controls activities..
• Coordinate maintenance requirements relevant to the work environment..
• Manages own time effectively.
• Respond to queries and inquiries and provide relevant information..
• Ability to work independently and under pressure..

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Requirements:

• Be in possession of a National Diploma in Policing / Forensic Investigation/ Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Be able to handle firearms.
• Be in possession of a Driving license.
• Should have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the crime investigation environment.
• Knowledge of relevant laws.
• Knowledge of environmental crime investigation.
• Knowledge of criminal investigations.
• Knowledge of crime intelligence management.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Knowledge of auditing and forensics.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Knowledge of people management.
• Knowledge of crime scene management.
• Knowledge of stakeholder management.
• Strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to work across teams.
• Analytical/technical mindset.
• Administration skills.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Communications skills.
• Investigative skills.
• Informant networking skills.
• Multi-linguist skills.
• Ability to multi-skill.
• Problem solving skills.
• Firearm handling skills

Responsibilities:

• Firearm handling skills
• Investigate and collect information for level 1 to 4 environmental crime and support crime investigation in general.
• Implement a crime scene management plan, when conducting crime investigations.
• Implement reactive and proactive specialized anti-poaching operations.
• Conduct tactical crime analysis and compile reports that will inform strategic operations in and outside the Parks.
• Conduct debriefing on active and completed investigation projects, according to the information management cycle.
• Gather and analyze tactical information, compile reports of arrested suspects, and identify risk for tactical trends.
• Liaising with security stakeholders bordering a national park (RSA and neighboring countries) for tactical information gathering and investigations.
• Partake in national and international cross-border crime combating operations.
• Attend to administration and reporting e.g. information notes.
• Manage the asset register of the unit.
• Manage the human capital of the unit.

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Requirements:

• Be in possession of a Bachelors Degree in Tourism Management or Hospitality or Hotel Management.
• Should have 4 to 6 years of supervisory or management experience in an audit, quality assurance, hotel, or standards area.
• Should have 2 years experience in hotel management and 3 years in general management in a hotel.
• Understanding of eco-tourism.
• Understanding of the tourism and service industry.
• Understanding of customer care.
• Reservation and front office system.
• Knowledge of the Star grading system.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Should be Computer literate.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communications skills.
• Computer skills.
• Project management skills.
• Financial Management skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Customer service skills

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of policies related to tourism.
• Support and contribute to the formulation of the Tourism Standards Strategy.
• Develop and implement procedures and standards.
• Maintain and monitor procedures and standards.
• Coordinate tourism grading assessments organisationally in conjunction with the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
• Facilitate/coordinate tourism standard-related audits in the parks.
• Advise on the specifications of procurement for tourism goods and services.
• Establish and maintain contacts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate corporate tourism customer care function.
• Manage customer feedback mechanisms and provide management reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the budget.
• Assist in the coordination of department-related audits.
• Identify training needs and recommend to Regional Managers.