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General Manager: Land Claims

The Organisation requires the services of a General Manager: Land Claims in the Socio-Economic Transformation Department. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria. The above position will report directly to the Head: Socio Economic Transformation.

Location

Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

  • NQF level 8 in Land Reform and Rural Development, Community Development, Sustainable Development, or related field. NQF level 9 will be an added advantage.
  • 6 years of experience in socio-economic development, transformation, or related field.
  • Understanding of transformation imperatives of government.
  • Understanding of SANParks Vision 2040 and its relevant policies and programmes.
  • Understanding of Beneficiation Models.
  • Understanding of the tourism and conservation industry.
  • Implementing business improvement initiatives.
  • Understanding of relevant land reform and conservation policy and legislation.
  • Knowledge of contract drafting.
  • Project management.
  • Financial management principles.
  • Governance and risk management principles.
  • Stakeholder Management.
  • Communication (verbal and written).
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Presentation and facilitation.
  • Change management.
  • Financial management & reporting.
  • Planning and organising.
  • Feasibility and business planning.
  • Leadership and teamwork.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Conflict management and resolution.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Information management.
  • Ability to deliver business improvement initiatives.
  • Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.
  • Independent worker.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, guide, and manage the SANParks land claims programme.
  • Develop SANParks land claims policy, protocols, and strategic frameworks in line with sectoral policies.
  • Lead the development of a common government position for all outstanding land claims against national parks in collaboration with the Commission of Restitution of Land Rights (CRLR).
  • Provide inputs on the draft settlement agreements.
  • Engage with stakeholders, claimant communities, park and regional managers, as well as relevant government departments on the resolution of land claims.
  • Lead the development, review, and implementation of Co-management Agreements (including lease agreements) and associated beneficiation schemes.
  • Develop cooperation agreements with strategic partners to ensure effective implementation of agreements.
  • Undertake feasibility studies to assess the economic development opportunities and benefits for claimant communities.
  • Develop business plans to support inclusive economic participation and increased investment and capital inflow for the development and poverty alleviation of land claim beneficiaries.
  • Negotiate and facilitate agreements between claimants and other parties.
  • Facilitate community benefits through sustainable land use practices.
  • Conduct skills needs analysis for the implementation of a successful land claims programme
  • Develop and implement the land claims capacity building programme for claimants and SANParks staff.
  • Facilitate training, coaching, and mentorship to enhance skills for land reform beneficiaries, CPAs, and co-management committees.
  • Monitor and evaluate the success and impact of the capacity-building interventions.
  • Mobilise post-settlement funding from both the private and public sector.
  • Evaluate technical support needed and identify strategic partners.
  • Facilitate the development of partnership agreements to support the land claims programme.
  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of the land claims programme, including co-management agreements.
  • Monitor, review, and provide detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the SANParks land claims programme.

Please Note

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

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

Salary

R943,635.00-R1,415,505.00

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 cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:

Human Capital Management

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

E-mail: [email protected]

Applications that have not been responded to within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.

 

Closing Date

12 August 2026