Open Positions at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or Planning. A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Registration as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA).
• Minimum four (4) years experience in the Environmental Management Field, with specific expertise in environmental impact assessments and reporting, ecological compliance/control auditing, EIA’s linked to development, and water & waste management. Working within a Protected Area environment will be an added
• Experience with municipal planning processes will be an added advantage.
• Valid Code 08 (B) drivers
• Broad knowledge of impacts associated with a range of development types in different
• Experience with developing and monitoring Environmental Management Systems will be an added advantage
• A genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation, and international best practices within a Protected Area;
• Effective Team Player and Self-Management;
• Proven experience with compliance; monitoring, auditing, and reporting, including conducting EIAs;
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) (English);
• Good working knowledge of MS Office software package;
• Good team-working; networking and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate proposed developments, EIA applications, and activities within the buffer areas of Kruger National Park;
• Conduct and report on compliance monitoring with environmental legislation including NEMA, NEM, BA, NEM, PAA, NWA;
• Assist with the implementation of the Environmental Management System for Kruger National Park;
• Support Environmental Impact Assessment processes to ensure adherence to all environmental-related legislation and standards;
• Conduct environmental auditing of development and operational activities within areas that are part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Areas (GLTFCA) Cooperative Agreement;
• Assessing strategic planning instruments such as municipal integrated development plans, and spatial development frameworks;
• Stakeholder management and Advising and liaising with internal/external departments, partners and regulatory bodies;
• Assessing, analyzing, collating, and communicating environmental performance data and reporting information to internal staff, clients, and regulatory bodies;
• Ensure that all Environmental reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines, and schedules;
• Investigate environmental incidents and EMS inefficiencies and make recommendations to the General Manager: Regional Integration and Planning.;
• Communicate awareness about environmental legislation requirements and procedures;
• Support the development and review of management plans;
• Assist with internal and external reporting
• Assist with the implementation of the GLTFCA Cooperative Agreement
• Perform administration and finance management.

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Requirements

• Be in possession of a three-year degree or diploma in the humanities and social sciences.

Added advantage is:

• Communication qualification and/or experience.
• Conservation, tourism, or socio-economic transformation-related qualification or experience.
• Should have 5 years of working experience in content writing or editing, or a similar field.
• Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience or exposure to the fields of conservation, tourism, and/or socio-economic transformation will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of completed research.
• Knowledge of published articles.
• Knowledge of written speeches and speaking notes.
• Knowledge of drafted concept notes.
• Knowledge of research and analytical.
• Knowledge of writing and editing.
• Creative thought and innovation.
• Collaborative leadership attributes.
• Analytical skills.
• Writing skills.
• Creative skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to produce simplified content.
• Draft concept notes, strategies, and plans
• Researching to understand topics and audiences, crafting original content, and ensuring its relevance.
• Create unique, user-friendly, and informative content
• Draft briefing notes on researched content and for interview preparations.
• Analyse the performance of content based on multiple KPIs.
• Identify content setbacks and effectiveness, and determine the best content strategy moving forward.
• Create, write, and design content tailored for various mediums.
• Editing and checking the quality and accuracy of content prior to publication.
• Draft speeches as and when required.
• Draft articles.
• Edit and update existing content.
• Publish new content that is edited and proofread.
• Draft concept notes.
• Manage and improve content, including establishing strategic content objectives and choosing the most effective ways to represent the brand.
• Identify communication opportunities.
• Working in tandem with various teams and brainstorming to produce unique and quality content.
• Collaborate with the marketing team, Graphic Designers, and Front-End Developers to brainstorm and develop creative content ideas.
• Coordinate the content’s dissemination across all of SANParks platforms, including social media.

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Requirements

• Be in a possession of a three-year or more degree or diploma qualification in graphic design / Multimedia Production or a related fine arts field.
• Added advantage is:
• Communication qualification and/or experience.
• Conservation, tourism, or socio-economic transformation-related qualification or experience.
• Should have 5 years of work experience in graphic design and editing experience.
• Experience or exposure to the fields of conservation, tourism and/or socio-economic transformation will be an added advantage.
• Should have social media platform management and usage knowledge.
• Have proficiency in multimedia software and tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Avid).
• Have strong technical skills in video, audio, and graphic production.
• Create and curate shareable content such as the rollout of digital campaigns.
• Knowledge of graphic design and editing.
• An understanding of journalism ethics.
• Social media platform management and usage.
• Video production capability.
• Create and curate shareable content.
• Understanding of digital design principles, accessibility standards, UX, and usability.
• Graphic design and editing.
• Social media platform management and usage.
• Video production capability.
• Excellent storytelling and creative skills.
• Content creation and curation.
• Good listener, able to understand and interpret.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive digital and multimedia content strategy aligned with the SANParks goals.
• Provide creative expression that is message-aligned and consistent with the corporate brand.
• Produce engaging digital content and resources for use across the website, ranging from video, photography, graphics, audio, and other multimedia for all of our digital channels to support day-to-day activity and campaigns.
• Storyboard, self-shoot, and edit video content to support day-to-day activity and campaigns.
• Oversee the production of high-quality digital content including videos, animations, graphics, and interactive media.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all multimedia content.
• Work with the GM: Media, Public Relations, and Stakeholders to identify and prioritize organizational digital content needs and contribute to the organisation’s content strategy.
• Work with freelancers and agencies on additional requests where necessary.
• Ensure presence on relevant social media platforms.
• Work with the GM: Media, Public Relations, and Stakeholders to identify opportunities and pilot new digital content formats and/or platforms.
• Develop and produce content directed at targeted audiences resulting in growth.
• Contribute to departmental editorial calendars and team project management tools to identify content needs, gaps, and requirements and to plan and schedule new content accordingly.
• Lead and manage a team of multimedia designers, videographers, editors, and other production staff.
• Attending events and campaign launches will be necessary from time to time to capture content.
• Plan, design, develop, and oversee the production of high-quality digital media.
• Provide creative expression that is message-aligned and consistent with the corporate brand.
• Manage the end-to-end production process, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Identify opportunities and prepare shareable creative content.
• Design and implement digital campaigns.
• Analyse and report on the effectiveness of multimedia campaigns and initiatives.
• Utilise data insights to optimize future content strategies.
• Consolidate all digital assets into our Brand platforms and Intranet for better management and control.