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General Manager: Administration Support (Fixed-Term Contract)

The Organisation requires the services of a General Manager: Administration Support in the Chief Executive Officer Division. This position is on a fixed-term contract of five years and will be based in Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Location

Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

  • NQF Level 8 in Business Administration/ Law/ Corporate.
  • 8–10 years in governance, company secretarial, or executive support roles.
  • Proven experience working with Boards in the public sector or state-owned entities.

Desirable

  • NQF Level 9 Law / MBA.
  • Chartered Governance Institute certification.

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of corporate law, PFMA and other relevant policies and legislations.
  • Knowledge of working with Boards in the public sector or state-owned entities.
  • Project Management.
  • Financial Management.
  • Strategic Partnerships.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong organisational and minute-writing skills.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal).
  • Interpersonal abilities.
  • High ethical standards and confidentiality.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and governance software.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • Effective communication.
  • Corporate governance.
  • Administration skills.
  • Problem solving.
  • Planning and organising.
  • Organisational knowledge.
  • Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain records of Board resolutions, decisions, and statutory filings.
  • Collate Board documentation and prepare Board packs.
  • Manage Board and Board committee meeting logistics.
  • Monitor implementation of Board directives and provide progress reports.
  • Ensure effective executive support to the Company Secretary, Board, Board Chairperson and Chairpersons of Committees.
  • Ensure seamless travel management of all Board members.
  • Manage Board claims and related.
  • Arrange meetings when required to do so and ensure all logistical requirements are effectively managed.
  • Act as a liaison between the Board, government departments, shareholders, and external auditors.
  • Coordination of all Board stakeholder interactions including setting up of meetings and following up on outcomes and actions.
  • Effectively manage all Board correspondence.
  • Ensure the effective implementation of the Board calendar.
  • Ensure circulation of Board and Committee meetings in line with the Board Charter.
  • Ensure the approval of Board and Committee agendas by the relevant Chairperson after consultation with the Company Secretary and CEO.
  • Ensure timeous circulation of the approved agendas to management.
  • Ensure the timeous circulation of board documents.
  • Ensure timeous production and circulation of minutes.
  • Ensure effective performance management of all direct reports.

Please Note

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

Appointments will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity policies.

Salary

R1 401 750.00 – R2 102 625.00 Annual Package

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

A detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications certified within the last 3 months to the following address:

Application will only be completed when you have completed the below steps:

  1. Complete the link below:

https://forms.office.com/r/y5rJD8L4v1

  1. Submit your cv as per below instructions:

Must be accompanied by a 1-page Cover letter, Detailed CV, certified copies of your ID, Qualifications, and Driver’s License to the below email address:

Use the following reference number on your Subject line: GMAS001

Human Capital Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

E-mail: [email protected] 

If you do not receive a response from us within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. No CV’s will be accepted after the closing date.

Closing Date

19 November 2026