SA National Parks New Vacancies June 2024
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LIST OF THE FOLLOWING JOBS
- Project Manager (Working for Water and Working for Ecosystems Projects)
- Manager: Talent Acquisition
- Sales Consultant
- Labour Relations Practitioner
- Senior Manager Strategic Support and Stakeholder Relations
- Coordinator: Legal Land Administration
Contents
Project Manager (Working for Water and Working for Ecosystems Projects)
A challenging vacancy currently exists for a Project Manager at Tankwa-Karoo National Park. It is isolated with the closest settlement and shops 130 km from the Park. The area is sparsely populated and interested applicants must be prepared for living in isolation. Therefore, candidates should familiarise themselves with the living and working conditions before applying.
Location
Requirements
- National Diploma in Conservation or Environmental Management/Environmental Science
- Minimum of 2 years of proven project management experience
- 2-3 Years’s experience in rehabilitation techniques is essential for this position and or
- 2-3 Years’s experience in invasive alien plant clearing is essential for this position
- 2-3 Years’ experience in health and safety management and compliance
- Computer literacy in MS Office packages
- Code 08 driver’s license
- Fluent in Afrikaans
Responsibilities
- Operational planning and assist with strategic planning for the projects
- Managing the projects according to organisational standards
- Managing human resources and logistics within the projects
- Management of administrative and financial processes of the projects
- Communication and liaison with stakeholders
- Compilation of weekly and monthly reports
- Monthly SHEQ compliance and reporting
- Conduct self-assessments and prepare project audits
- Ensure mapping and data recording for the projects linked to activities
- Ensure all relevant data is captured for the projects
Please Note
- The above position is a fixed-term contract position up to 31 March 2027, renewable on mutual agreement. This position is on a C4 Paterson Salary Band total remuneration package of R 23 434.63 per month as the incumbent will stay inside the Park. No Tool of Trade allowance, as a project vehicle will be made available for work purposes.
Paterson Grade
C4
How To Apply
Interested persons who meet the stated requirements must apply using the following link:
https://forms.office.com/r/t4n6waRMxZ
Supporting documents such as Detailed CV, Certified copies of qualifications, Drivers licence and ID (certified within the past 3 months), reference letters and other relevant documents must be emailed to karen.engelbrecht@sanparks.org using reference BSP PM Tankwa in the subject line.
Applications that do not comply with the above, should be regarded as unsuccessful.
For enquiries contact: Karen Engelbrecht on 072 394 9766
Closing Date
15 June 2024
Manager: Talent Acquisition
The Organisation requires the services of a Manager: Talent Acquisition in the Human Capital Management Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location
GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)
Requirements
- Be in position of an NQF Level 7/ Degree in Human Resources
- Preferred NQF 8-9/ Post Graduate Course or Honours Degree in HRM
- Should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience as a Senior Recruitment Manager in a complex environment.
- Preferred 7 – 8 years of relevant work experience as a Senior Recruitment Manager in a complex environment.
- Solid experience with (phone and in-person) interviews, candidate screening and evaluation at a Senior and Executive Management level.
- Practical experience with applicant tracking systems and sourcing scarce skills.
- Knowledge in competency-based interviewing.
- Knowledge of talent management frameworks
- Knowledge of headhunting Scarce skills
- Knowledge of recruitment software and metrics and recruitment market trends
- Knowledge of Social media platforms for sourcing
- Knowledge of all relevant labour legislation: BEA, EEA, SDA, SLA, LRA etc.
- Knowledge of organisational policies, procedures and project management
- Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Human Resources Management
- Knowledge of Financial Management and information systems
- Knowledge of Business objectives and strategies
- Knowledge of Legal and OHS (Occupational Health & Safety) legislation and frameworks.
- Knowledge of auditing principles, processes, strategic awareness and ethical practice.
- Computer Proficiency – MS Office (4) skills
- Skilled in Competency-based recruitment
- Performance Improvement skills
- Conflict Resolution skills
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Presentation skills and project management skills
- Talent Management skills
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the review and development of recruitment policies and procedures.
- Develop sustainable talent acquisition, hiring plans and strategies, aligned with the organization’s shifting business needs.
- Design, planning, and executing recruitment and selection processes for the entire SANParks.
- Review recruitment software and suggest the best option for company needs.
- Advise line managers on recruitment policies and related procedures.
- Explore market best practices in the recruitment and placement of employees.
- Direct and supervise the activities of human resources recruitment teams.
- Act as a single point of contact for managers regarding recruitment topics.
- Design recruitment training for human resources recruiters and line managers for the entire SANParks.
- Build quality relationships with internal customers and external recruitment stakeholders.
- Identify and implement talent acquisition technology, to minimize cost and ensure a return on that investment.
- Set social media communication strategy for different job profiles and functions in an organization.
- Determine current staffing needs and produce forecasts.
- Use metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement e.g. time to hire, cost to hire.
- Keep track of recruiting metrics.
- Draft reports and liaise with management on metrics
- Design the selection matrix used in choosing the optimum recruitment channel and source.
- Conduct research to identify and select suitable job fairs and career events.
- Implement new sourcing methods sources, screen and shortlist competent candidates with the appropriate skills through various alternative sourcing methodologies within agreed time frames and Service Level Agreements.
- Guide the interviewing process ensuring candidates’ skills and qualifications match the job requirements.
- Facilitate Competency Assessments for the candidates to move forward in the recruitment selection process. Share the assessment report with the interview panel and capture the way forward.
- Prepare periodic reports for clients to update them on tasks in progress, number of candidates searched, and the number qualified.
- Prepare interview schedules, and ensure the panel interview is appointed and signed off.
- Inform short-listed candidates of interview dates and other relevant information or processes.
- Stay up-to-date on labour legislation and inform recruiters and managers about changes in regulations.
- Develop, implement and manage onboarding and Induction programme.
- Ensure the HR Induction checklist is signed off and recorded.
- Prepare and effectively manage recruitment budget within laid down parameters as well as ensuring that salary trends are recorded.
- Able to effectively manage suppliers to budget and quality.
- Lead and manage a talent acquisition team and establish an effective trusting relationship with Senior Management to deliver an efficient value-added Human Capital service.
- Compile HR Plans and staffing requirements for the department.
- Ensure that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded.
- Set clear performance expectations. Seeks and gives feedback.
- Ensure that the appropriate framework, mindset, and practices are in place to embrace, react or respond to the employee/employer relationship.
- Appraise performance outcomes. Plans and supports the development of others.
- Utilizes subordinate’s time, skills and potential effectively.
- Mentor and coach staff.
- Encourages teamwork and collaboration.
Salary
R645,519.02 – R1,058,337.64
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Nomawethu Dudumashe
Human Resources Division
- Email: Nomawethu.Dudumashe@sanparks.org
- Postal Address: PO Box 787 Pretoria 0001
Documents Required
Interested persons who meet the stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months)\.
Closing Date
17 June 2024
Sales Consultant
The Organisation requires the services of a Sales Consultant in the Tourism and Marketing Division. This position will be based in the Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location
GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)
Requirements
- Be in possession of a relevant Tourism and Marketing post-matric qualification.
- 1 – 3 years of experience in Tourism /Hospitality.
- Knowledge of customer service, telephone etiquette, and understanding of the Tourism and Conservation industry is essential.
- Computer Literacy.
- Communication skills and writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Sell SANParks products to current and potential customers.
- Corresponding with customers telephonically and via email.
- Process requests and make reservations in accordance with SANParks policies and procedures.
- Initiate payment and ensure that relevant documentation is sent to the customer/client.
- Provide additional information and initiate cross-selling and up-selling of products.
- Provide consistent and efficient service by upholding good public relations principles to inspire customer loyalty.
Please Note
- Applicants who are in possession of foreign qualifications are required to submit evaluated resultas by the South African Qualification Authority.
Salary
R151,140. 33 – R195,933.43
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Human Resources Division
- Email: smiley.riba@sanparks.org
- Postal Address: PO Box 787 Pretoria 0001
Documents Required
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should forward their applications, which should consist of a covering letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months).
Closing Date
19 June 2024
Labour Relations Practitioner
(Fixed-Term Contract – 3 Months)
A position exists for a Labour Relations Practitioner within the Human Capital Management Department in Kruger National Park (KNP), reporting to the Manager: Labour Relations: KNP.
Purpose of the Job
To defend cases at the CCMA, facilitate the resolution of disputes between employees and supervisors, coordinate grievances and disciplinary investigations, render an advisory service, and conduct training on labour relations issues to contribute to a sound labour relations climate in the KNP.
Location
Requirements
- National Diploma in Labour Relations or Human Resources
- A degree in Human Resources or an advanced diploma in Labour Relations will be an added advantage.
- 3 to 4 years of relevant experience
- Mediation and facilitation skills
- Sound knowledge of all labour legislation, policies, regulations, processes, and procedures
- Communication Skills
- Quality Assurance Skills
- Listening Skills
- Customer Centric Skills
- High Level of Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Presentation and analytical skills
- Computer skills; including Microsoft Excel, Word and email at a highly proficient level.
- Organising resources to meet agreed objectives.
- Effective written and communication skills
- Report writing skills.
- Experience in initiating and/or chairing disciplinary hearings.
- Demonstrate a good track record at the CCMA (Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration) and provide at least copies of Three (3) CCMA Arbitration Awards; and
- SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
Responsibilities
- Provide advisory services on disciplinary and grievances investigations and hearings based on applicable policies, standard operating procedures, best practices and applicable legislation.
- Attend, represent and successfully defend SANParks’ cases at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)
- Research case law and or outcomes of previous internal cases and advise both line management and employees.
- Provide training on policies and standard operating procedures.
- Track clients’ enquiries and give feedback.
- Setting up and coordinating meetings with internal stakeholders
- Liaise with line management, employees and trade unions.
- Register and update all disciplinary, grievances and appeals actions on HCM systems.
- Ensure documentation and storage of all information.
- Monitor compliance to stipulated timeframes to the Disciplinary and Grievance Standard Operating Procedures
- SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Assist to create a climate of trust, cooperation, stability in order to stimulate a harmonious and productive working environment which contributes to a respected reputation.
- Ensure capacity building and compliance to relevant labour legislation and codes of good practice (conduct joint training interventions on rights and responsibilities of employees, policies and procedures, and role of shop stewards; between line management, employees and shop stewards).
- Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labour relations, such as working conditions and collective agreements.
- Facilitate information sessions to collect issues raised by employees and present them to the Manager: Labour Relations, KNP.
- To track and co-ordinate the details of grievance, disciplinary hearings and CCMA cases so that they are conducted and concluded within the stipulated timeframe.
- Assess risks associated with grievances and disciplinary actions and propose remedial action to Manager: Labour Relations, KNP
- Mediate discussions between line management and shop stewards in order to reconcile differences.
- Monitor line management and employees’ adherence to collective agreements.
- Monitor and accurately administer trade union membership in accordance with organisational rights agreements.
Please Note
- NB. The incumbents will be expected to provide their own accommodation outside the park. The package takes that into account.
- Total Cost-To-Company: R29,578.92 per month.
- The appointment will be made in accordance with SANParks Employment Equity Plan.
How To Apply for SA National Parks New Vacancies June 2024
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Pumza Zici
Human Capital Management
- Email: Pumza.zici@sanparks.org
- Postal Address: Private Bag x402 Skukuza 1350
Documents Required
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of ID, Qualifications, CCMA Arbitration Awards and Drivers licence.
Closing Date
25 June 2024
Senior Manager Strategic Support and Stakeholder Relations
The Organisation requires the services of a Senior Manager: Strategic Support and Stakeholder Relations in the Chief Executive Officer’s Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location
GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)
Requirements
- Be in possession of an Honours degree in law, public administration, communications, or other similar area of study.
- Should have 5 – 8 years of senior management experience in the public sector preferably within the IGR space.
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks i.e. the PFMA, Treasury regulations and relevant legislation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of administrative office procedures and systems.
- Through knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer service.
- Contract management and project management.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively at the Top Management level.
- Critical thinking and communication skills.
- Time management and attention to detail.
- Financial Management.
- Proficient in MS Office suite.
- Planning and organizing.
- Negotiation skills
- Report writing.
Responsibilities
- Support the CEO in intergovernmental and stakeholder engagements.
- Analysis of the macro Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) trends, with specific attention to relevant National, Provincial and Local Government stakeholders.
- Facilitate processing and tracking of key decisions from stakeholder engagements.
- Accompany the CEO in strategic meetings and ensure that all identified actions are recorded and implemented.
- Conduct research and network with relevant role-players and make appropriate contact with public sector organizations.
- Gather relevant information (key decisions, strategic choices, and priorities).
- Compile presentations where necessary.
- Consult with the relevant public sector bodies to identify areas of mandate alignment and advise the CEO and relevant Executives of developments and ensure that these are embedded where relevant, in practice and/or policy.
- Advise and organize appropriate meetings, interventions, appointments, networking sessions and presentations for the CEO.
- Manage and monitor compliance with Inter-Government Relations agreements through liaising with the key role players tracking performance against the agreed priorities and reporting on progress.
- Engage on an ongoing basis, through reports and feedback sessions to CEO.
- Advise the CEO and Management on issues/events of relevance and provide the necessary support on IGR and stakeholder management matters.
Salary
R786,703.21 – R1,289,862.03
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Human Resources Division
- Email: Nomawethu.Dudumashe@Sanparks.org
- Postal Address: PO Box 787 Pretoria 0001
Documents Required
- Interested persons who meet the above-stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months).
- Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Closing Date
25 June 2024
Coordinator: Legal Land Administration
A challenging vacancy currently exists for a Coordinator: Legal Land Administration to coordinate critical legal land governance and administrative tasks within the Park Planning and Development unit to ensure SANParks compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and processes regarding land inclusion.
Location
GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE), TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Requirements
- LLB or equivalent. LLM/ PGDip in environmental or property law is desirable.
- 1 – 3 years of experience in administration of legal land processes and procedures (land purchase, land donations, contracts, national park agreements).
- Good understanding of legal and admin processes and procedures – to be clearly articulated in the CV.
- Experience in protected area legislation (National Environmental Protected Areas Act, Act 57 of 2003) – to be clearly articulated in the CV.
- Experience in property-related administration – to be clearly articulated in the CV.
- Fully computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Packages – to be clearly articulated in the CV.
- A valid Code 08 or equivalent driver’s licence.
- Member of the Environmental Law Association is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare land inclusion agreements including contract national park agreements.
- Coordinate and support the convening of the SANParks Land Inclusion and Planning Committee meetings.
- Coordinate the development of the Land Inclusion Implementation plan.
- Coordinate the development of the land inclusion plan and addenda.
- Conduct relevant enquiries regarding rights on land (mining rights, servitudes, land claims, etc.).
- Conduct all property due diligence assessments and property reports to identify any risks to SANParks regarding land.
- Vet all legal land-related contracts and property documents.
- Establish and update the land inclusion property database.
- Develop and maintain a database of all SANParks contract national park agreements.
- Develop and maintain a database of all due diligence reports conducted, land rights information sourced and relevant EIA authorisations received.
Please Note
The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive cost to company salary, pitched at Grade C5 Paterson Scale.
Paterson Grade
C5
How To Apply
Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/425tsrpv
Interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should forward their detailed CVs with certified copies of qualifications not older than 3 months to the email address below:
- Attention: Thami Mohlabi
- Email: Thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
- NB: Kindly reference the subject with the name of the position you’re applying for.
Closing Date
26 June 2024
About South African National Parks
South African National Parks is the body responsible for managing South Africa’s national parks. SANParks was formed in 1926, and currently manages 19 parks consisting of 3,751,113 hectares, over 3% of the total area of South Africa. Many parks offer a variety of accommodations.
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