Vacant Jobs at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources Management /Advance Diploma in Labour Law
• 4 to 5 years relevant work experience
• Extensive working knowledge on Labour Laws, handling disciplinary, grievance
• hearings and CCMA cases
• Communication and analytical skills
• Project Management skills
• Negotiating, persuasion and investigative skills
• Must have good interpersonal and people management skills
• Computer Skills
• Customer Centric Skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Extensive working knowledge of alternative dispute resolution procedures
• Candidate must be in possession and a driver’s license.

Qualifications and Experience which will provide an added advantage:

• Postgraduate Degree in Labour Law, Labour Relations, Human Resources or Industrial Psychology will be an added advantage
• 6 years relevant work experience
• Quality assurance Skills
• Knowledge of financial management

Responsibilities

• To manage employee relations i.e. ensure stringent adherence to labour legislation
• To manage labour litigation i.e. CCMA and Labour Court cases
• To administer, monitor, track and ensure accurate reporting of trade union membership
• To render a consultative service to managers and employees
• To research and advise on labour and employment relations matters
• To give input to policy formulation and labour relations strategy
• To provide relevant labour relations training.
• To conduct relevant information sharing sessions.
• To assist with quality assurance of charges relating to disciplinary cases
• To render an advisory role in grievances and disciplinary hearings
• To monitor and advise on the correct interpretation and application of the disciplinary, grievance policies and standards operating procedures.
• To empower line management to understand their roles, responsibilities, and employee relations strategies.
• To provide technical support to line managers on the handling of disciplinary and grievance procedures
• To monitor and track adherence to grievance and disciplinary timeframes and provide advice.
• To ensure proper & accurate disciplinary and grievance data
• Interpret labour relations policies, legislation, and collective agreements, and provide advice to clients.
• Prepare own budget in line with operational plan of the Unit
• Track, monitor and compile monthly variance report
• To ensure adherence to SCM processes
• To manage and monitor financial risk within area of responsibility.
• Interpret statistical information for better decision making.
• To deliver high quality products and services line management and employees
• To ensure compliance with applicable standard operating procedures.
• Engage line management, shop stewards, employees and trade union officials to minimise disputes and effectively manage conflict resolution.
• Facilitate and mediate disputes to ensure speedy resolution.
• To maintain clear communication and update clients on a continuous basis regarding expectations and monitors client satisfaction.
• To implement labour relations policies and practices
• To contribute to the development of policies and standard operating procedures
• To conduct research on policies and benchmarking on salary trends
• To create awareness and capacitate line management and employees on policies, standard operation procedures, best practice, and collective agreements.
• To ensure implementation of performance management (performance agreement, review and appraisal conducted)
• To ensure individual Development Plans (IDPs) are completed and implemented.
• To ensure teamwork and collaboration.
• To manage relationships with internal stakeholders i.e. Shop Stewards & Line Management

Closing Date

• 29 January 2026

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Requirements

• Be in possession of a National Diploma in Admin /Secretarial/ Office Management or equivalent.
• Must have 3 years’ experience in administrative / secretarial support to Executives.
• Knowledge of drafting minutes.
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of manual and electronic filing systems.
• Diary management
• Basic understanding of the Public Finance Management act (PFMA).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Listening skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Coordination skills.
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• To arrange meetings and other events for the General Manager: Communication (Kruger National Park)
• To coordinate multiple diaries.
• Respond to inquiries regarding reports.
• Ensure all activities comply with internal and external policies, procedures, and regulations as per organisational requirements.
• To coordinate travel arrangements.
• To take minutes as and when required.
• Engage stakeholders through clear and compelling presentations.
• To ensure proper filing of all documentation and dissemination of information.
• Perform data cleaning and validation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• To coordinate maintenance requirements relevant to the work environment.
• To monitor budgets, reconcile and report items of concern.
• Identify areas for improvement in service delivery, customer experience, and overall operational efficiency.
• To perform financial, procurement, HCM and other office administrative functions.
• To act as a host as and when required.

Closing Date

• 05 February 2026