Top Roles at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Qualification related to veterinary science, laboratory support services, animal health, wildlife management, or conservation fields will be an added advantage.
• 1-2 years’ experience in veterinary support services, laboratory, or wildlife operations.
• 3 years related experience in a similar role will be an added advantage.
• Basic communication skills.
• Understanding of wildlife handling, capture support, and field operations.
• Knowledge of hygiene, biosecurity, and laboratory safety standards.
• Good teamwork and ability to support multidisciplinary veterinary teams.
• Attention to detail in handling samples, records, and consumables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare capture equipment, treatment drugs, and consumables.
• Assist veterinarians during wildlife immobilisation procedures.
• Assist veterinarians with loading, transport, and release of animals.
• Ensure animal welfare and safety during handling.
• Data capture during wildlife immobilisation procedures.
• Clean, prepare maintain laboratory glassware, utensils, apparatus, and veterinary equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of veterinary facilities, laboratories, and work areas.
• Ensure equipment and workplaces comply with laboratory safety and hygiene standards.
• Conduct stock control of veterinary consumables and supplies.
• Monitor stock usage levels and report shortages when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining availability of consumable required for veterinary operations.
• Apply laboratory and workplace safety procedures during all activities.
• Adhere to organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Support basic administrative and operational.

Closing Date

• 01 June 2026

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Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• Degree qualification in HR or Social Science will be an added advantage.
• 2 – 4 years’ experience in a similar HCM role.
• 2 years in a clerical role.
• Valid Code B driver’s license. (Added advantage).
• Strong computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc).
• Knowledge of HR legislation (BCEA, EE, LRA, Skills Development act, etc.).
• Experience with HR systems (e.g. SAGE 300).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Administer recruitment and selection processes, including drafting adverts, shortlisting, interview coordination, and on-boarding.
• Ensure integrity of employee data on SAGE 300, People Management Module, ensure that information is captured correctly.
• Coordinate induction sessions and exit procedures (resignations, retirements, dismissals).
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual HCM reports.
• Consolidate information for performance management.
• Assist with investigations, compiling reports and coordinate payments of death claims.
• Assist with coordination and implementation of Employee Wellness interventions and administration thereof.
• Provide guidance on HCM policies, procedures, and labour relations.
• Support the implementation of the HCM strategy and operational plan.
• Represent HCM in disciplinary hearings.
• Assist with coordination, facilitation and implementation of Learning and Development initiatives.
• Establish and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure proper leave management.
• Assist with Injury on Duty (IOD) claims.
• Administration of Uniform requirements.
• Ensure compliance through periodic audits and accurate data management.

Closing Date

• 01 June 2026

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• The Organisation requires the services of a suitably qualified, experienced, and dynamic individual for the position of Senior Manager: Conservation Management within the Cape Region.
• This position will report directly to the Regional General Manager: Cape Region and will be based at the Cape Regional Offices, Mount Pleasant, Cape Town.

Requirements

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Nature Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, or related field.
• A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 will be advantageous.
• 6–8 years’ experience in Conservation Management and/or Protected Areas Management.
• Minimum of 8 years’ senior management experience within a conservation or environmental management field.
• Valid Code B Driver’s Licence.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience in Fire Management.
• Appointment as Environmental Management Inspector (EMI) and Peace Officer will be advantageous.
• Firearm competency certification will be advantageous.
• Must be physically fit.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Good communication & Conflict resolution.
• Leadership Skills.
• People development and empowerment.
• Programme and project management.
• Financial management for projects.
• Change management.
• Problem solving and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of conservation management, biodiversity protection, environmental compliance, and protected area governance within the Cape Region.
• Lead and coordinate integrated conservation operations, including ecosystem management, wildlife management, invasive species control, wilderness protection, and environmental monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, biodiversity, labour, safety, and governance legislation, policies, and standards.
• Oversee conservation planning, Environmental Management Programmes (EMPs), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and ecological sustainability initiatives.
• Manage law enforcement support, territorial integrity, conservation risk management, incident coordination, and environmental compliance reporting.
• Lead, develop, and manage multidisciplinary conservation teams, including workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and organisational capability development.
• Provide strategic financial oversight, including budgeting, expenditure control, resource allocation, and compliance with PFMA and Supply Chain Management requirements.
• Build and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships with government institutions, conservation agencies, NGOs, tourism stakeholders, community structures, and strategic partners.
• Negotiate and oversee co-management and contractual conservation agreements and represent the organisation in relevant conservation and governance forums.

Closing Date

• 08 June 2026

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Requirements

• Grade 12 or NVC Level 4
• 1-2 years’ work experience in public cleaning or Tourism environment.
• Certificate in Public Cleaning added as advantage.
• Cleaning in a hotel or similar establishment added as advantage.
• Required to work over weekends and on Public Holidays as well as shifts and assist in other departments on request of management.
• Knowledge of First Aid.
• Hygiene skills.
• Understanding English.
• Punctual, neat, and responsible.
• Comply with OHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning in and around chalets (changing bed linen, sweeping, and mopping floors or vacuuming, polish furniture, empty trash containers.
• Cleaning public area.
• Reporting abnormalities to supervisor.
• Control inventory items and ensure that the appropriate amount of inventory items is present in chalets.
• Report maintenance defaults into maintenance register.
• Help in laundry when necessary.
• Delivers high-quality service, is committed to continuous improvement.
• Manage customer expectations.
• Address customer needs.
• Evaluate customer service.
• Respond to and anticipates client needs in timely, professional, helpful and courteous manner, using effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective plans, schedules, prioritizes and control activities.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks so they can be performed within the specified time and achieve the most efficient use of time.

Closing Date

• 10 June 2026

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Requirements

• Be in possession of an NQF 7 in B. Iuris/ B.Proc. BCom (Law).
• Should be an Admitted Attorney.
• Should have a Compliance Certification/Qualification.
• NQF 8 in LLB will be desirable.
• Membership with the Compliance Institute or appropriate professional institution would be an added advantage.
• Should have 5 – 8 years post-qualification experience in compliance/regulatory/legal of which a minimum of 3 years must be at a management level.
• PFMA; Treasury Regulations; Generally Accepted Compliance Practices (GACP), King Code, ISACA and IIA Standards,
• Computer Literacy.
• Compliance, Legislative and Regulatory compliance and statutory interpretation principles in a state-owned institution.
• Drafting policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Finance, Human Resources and SCM Principles and methodologies.
• Risk assessment methodologies.
• Effective Communication.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Leadership.
• Conflict management.
• Problem solving
• Reporting.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Results driven.
• Detail oriented.
• Assertiveness.
• Customer centric.

Responsibilities

• Develop SANParks compliance risk universe register.
• Develop SANParks compliance plan and calendar aligned with the risk register.
• Develop compliance standard operating procedures and process flows.
• Develop compliance Risk management plans for the Top 10 Compliance Risks.
• Develop Templates and documents for Compliance practices within SANParks and reporting on compliance to SANParks Governance Structures [Exco, ARC, Board].
• Participate in engagements and consultation discussions with Regulators including National Treasury.
• Participate in development of SANPARKS Top 20 Regulatory Universe.
• Support and guide the organisation in developing function specific Compliance Agendas.
• Support and guide the organisation in developing internal controls associated with identified compliance risks for e.g., development of key policies; standard operation procedures, process flows etc.
• Support and guide the organisation in developing internal compliance risks controls aligned with the Compliance Risk Universe.
• Promote initiatives that promote initiatives that Support and enhance the development and entrenchment of a culture of compliance.
• Promote initiatives that assess and measure the compliance maturity of the organisation (annual surveys, benchmark).
• Review Compliance Infrastructure including policies and procedures.
• Assess compliance risk internal controls.
• Lead training on compliance practices to Management.
• Monitor the tracking and closing/resolution of all compliance findings and commitments.
• Produce management information on compliance in relations for reporting to Board, Audit and Risk Committee and EXCO.
• Liaise with other assurers on issues of combined assurance, knowledge sharing, identification of compliance themes, creation of a joined-up approach to compliance activities etc.
• Report on the Compliance Work Plan /programme.
• Ensure maintenance Compliance records.
• Prepare repots to the Exco, ARC and Board.
• Determine the departments priorities.
• Develop and implement efficiency measures to ensure optimum capacity utilisation and performance.
• Manage human, physical, and financial resources in line with the organisational policies, processes, and procedures.

Salary

• R 1 115 100.00 – R 1 672 650.00 Annual Package

Closing Date

• 11 June 2026

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To ensure Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) implementation optimisation, coordination as well as compliance to both legal and world best practices in Occupational Risk Management.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety will be an added advantage.
• 2-3 years’ relevant experience.
• Registered with a Professional body SACPCMP and or Saiosh membership.
• Computer literacy, particularly with regard to Windows97, MS Word Excel and Power Point is essential.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s Licence is an additional requirement.
• Knowledge of the relevant legislations such as the Skills Development, Employment Equity and Basic Conditions of Employment Acts.
• Good Communication skills.
• Interpersonal relations.

Responsibilities

• To implement incident reporting systems and procedures.
• To draw up implementation monitoring and control systems.
• To coordinate periodic audits, workplace inspections at Technical Services depots.
• To compile periodic statistical information and reports.
• To evaluate all programmes and procedures periodically.
• To conduct departmental incident investigations and report to the OHS office.
• To check the safety file of the contractors prior the commencement of the construction.
• Assessment and approval of contractor’s health and safety plan.
• Form part of the project meetings from planning until the end.
• Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems.
• To provide advice to line at Technical Services.
• To liaise with internal and external professional bodies and stakeholders.

Salary

• R501 165.00 Annual Package

Closing Date

• 12 June 2026