Vacancies at African Parks Network

About the Role:

• We are currently seeking a skilled and licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our aviation team. This position is critical to maintaining the high standards of safety, performance, and reliability expected for our aircraft fleet. The successful candidate will be responsible for the required maintenance inspections, repairs and the continued airworthiness of the African Park fleet of aircraft.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the continued airworthiness of the African Parks fleet of aircraft.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on piston-engine aircraft within the legal and manufacturers’ prescripts and requirements.
• Continued care and pro-active maintenance of African Parks aircraft.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all work performed as per the African Parks Manual and Procedure and the legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and aviation regulations.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and operations team to ensure continued aircraft availability and operational readiness.

Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

• Valid SACAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License.
• Ratings on Cessna 100 and 200 series aircraft (C180, C182, C206 series).
• Licenses on Lycoming and Continental engines (470, 520, 540 series)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience on Cessna 100 and 200 series aircraft.
• Strong understanding of general aviation maintenance procedures and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Valid Passport and required travel documents and vaccinations
• Valid driver’s license
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English), French proficiency will be an advantage.
• Willing and able to travel extensively

Preferred Qualifications / Attributes:

• FAA A&P Certificate.
• Experience in field maintenance and troubleshooting.
• SACAA AP (Approved Person) on light-sport aircraft
• Rotax (912, 914, 915) experience and qualifications.
• Familiarity with general aviation shop practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform well under pressure.

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Job Description

• We are seeking a proactive, self-starting Data & Business Analyst to join our Fundraising Data Analysis & Reporting team in Johannesburg.
• This is a hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running and deliver value quickly. The Analyst will take ownership of a range of data and business analysis tasks — from building dashboards, interrogating fundraising data, and ensuring business processes are followed, to drawing actionable insights that inform strategy and unlock new opportunities.
• The role requires someone who can look beyond the numbers, understand the business need, and work independently to provide recommendations that improve fundraising performance and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Analytics & Reporting

• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards that provide clarity on fundraising performance and pipeline health.
• Manage and analyze Salesforce data, ensuring data quality and process adherence.
• Deliver clear reports and insights that support leadership decision-making.

Business & Process Analysis

• Monitor compliance with fundraising SOPs and highlight areas of risk or inconsistency.
• Provide training and support to fundraising colleagues on tools and reporting processes.
• Identify inefficiencies or gaps in systems and propose improvements.

Insight Generation

• Analyse data to uncover patterns, risks, and opportunities for fundraising growth.
• Use desktop and secondary research to generate insights
• Leverage AI and research tools to deepen insights into donor trends and funding opportunities as well as enhance our data and insight capabilities.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership and frontline fundraisers.

Collaboration

• Act as a thought partner to the Fundraising Data Analysis & Reporting Head.
• Engage across fundraising teams to understand their needs and proactively provide solutions.
• Contribute to donor proposals and reporting by supplying data-driven evidence.

Job Requirements
Competencies, qualifications and experience needed for the role:

Essential :

• Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Business, Economics, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience in data/business analysis, preferably within fundraising, NGOs, or related sectors.
• Strong experience with Power BI (dashboards, data models) and Salesforce.
• Proven ability to interpret data and generate insights that add strategic value.
• Strong process orientation and ability to enforce SOPs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present findings and train others.
• Self-starter: proactive, curious, and able to work independently with limited supervision.

Desirable:

• Experience in fundraising intelligence or donor market research.
• Knowledge of impact measurement or international development funding trends.
• Interest in applying AI and automation to strengthen analysis.
• Passion for conservation and Africa’s natural heritage.