Vacancies

The Organisation requires the services of a Manager: Executive Support in the Tourism and Marketing division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Location

Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management, Commerce, Law, Governance or a related field.
• A postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial management, Commerce, Law, Governance, or a related field will be desirable.
• Should have 5 – 7 years of experience in business performance and/or administration management.
• Should have 3 years of exposure in budget management and financial reporting.
• Proven ability in planning, organising, resource allocation, and coordinating.
• Have thorough knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• An understanding of regulatory frameworks, i.e., PFMA. Treasury regulations, SANParks policies and procedures & Public sector Frameworks.
• A proven track record of working in the conservation and/or travel & tourism environment is ideal but not mandatory.
• Experience in annual and quarterly business performance and/administration reporting
• Financial Management
• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative office procedures and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Contract and project management knowledge.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Communication skills.
• Coordination skills.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills.
• Stress management skills.
• Financial management skills
• Proficient in computer.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the effective and efficient implementation and monitoring of the division’s quarterly and annual operational business plans.
• Coordinate the administrative operations and workflow, including composing a variety of reports, correspondence, presentations, guidelines, or related material.
• Ensure divisional planning and reporting comply with organisational timelines and standards.
• Coordinate logistics, meeting schedules, work sessions, briefings, and other executive events.
• Establish and implement an effective administrative function and related programmes in the office of the Managing Executive.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of divisional policies and procedures, which are informed by appropriate legal frameworks and comply with the organisation’s strategic business requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and management of information flow, including proactive liaison with senior management in delivering this strategic support function.
• Oversee the coordination of logistics and schedules for various meetings, work sessions, briefings, and other events and programmes for the Managing Executive’s office.
• Ensure adherence to administrative office procedures and administrative management systems.
• Ensure accurate agenda setting and follow up on action items.
• Coordinate annual budgetary and monitor monthly divisional finances, ensuring cost control measures vis-à-vis variance reporting.
• Provide strategic support in the effective communication of and information sharing on divisional-related matters.
• Oversee coordination of the performance management for the division and ensure adherence to timelines and timeous submissions.
• Coordinate divisional planning and reporting, ensuring compliance with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
• Oversee information management and proactive liaison with senior management to deliver strategic support.
• Ensure effective internal communication and information sharing on divisional matters.
• Provide strategic support for stakeholder engagement and relationship building.

Please Note

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit evaluated results from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

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

Salary

R943 635.00 – R1 415 505.00 Per Annum

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

Human Resources Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

E-mail: [email protected]

If you do not receive a response within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date

11 August 2026