Vacancies

The organisation requires the services of a Manager: Human Capital Management to provide end to end Human Capital services by partnering with Business through support, guidance and strategic advice to line managers and all other employees and increase organisational effectiveness.

This position is permanent and will be based in either the Arid or Northern Region with expected travel to both regions. The candidate must be willing to relocate if necessary.

Requirements

• NQF Level 8 in Human Resource Management, Commerce Social Science, Industrial Psychology or related field.
• 5 – 8 years generalist Human Resource Management experience of that 3 years should be at a Supervisory/Manager level.
• NQF Level 9 in Human Resource Management, Commerce Social Science, Industrial Psychology or related field (added advantage).
• Registration with relevant professional bodies (added advantage).
• Knowledge of relevant HR legislation.
• Understanding of SANParks policies and reporting framework.
• Knowledge of good Corporate Governance practices.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Knowledge of the HCM strategy and operational plan.
• Financial management.
• Understanding of HR industry trends.
• Understanding of HR Good Practice.
• Understanding of overall HCM processes and disciplines (EW, OD, L&D, Performance Management, Recruitment, Admin etc.).
• Leadership and management skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Problem solving.
• Project management.
• Presentation skills.
• Computer skills.
• Listening skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Making rule-based and analytical decision.
• Project management.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Administrative requirements.
• Knowledge of organisations ethics, vision and mission.
• Organisation Knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Strategic leadership and awareness.
• Decision making.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Influencing and advising.
• Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.
• Effective communication (verbal and written).
• Information management.
• Analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the HCM policies, SOPs, frameworks and practices.
• Facilitate consultation process.
• Raise awareness and capacitate line on new and reviewed HCM policies, procedures and practices.
• Advise line management on HR practices, policies and processes to ensure compliance to legal requirements and facilitate a productive workforce.
• Contribute to towards the development of and implement the strategic HCM plan in consultation with line management.
• Ensure alignment of the divisional/park operational plans to HCM operational plan.
• Deliver on the HCM services as outlined in the SLA.
• Operationalising the Human Resource Business Partnering model.
• Contribute to the development of a talent acquisition and retention strategy.
• Analyses the gap between demand and supply and develops a plan that seeks to close the gap.
• Manage and coordinate the forecasting of the organisation’s human capital requirements to deliver on strategic objectives.
• Manage and coordinate the development and implementation of the recruitment and selection process.
• Support line managers on the probation and assures quality of the induction processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate employee performance contracting and appraisals timeous submission and quality.
• Coordinate and align IDPs to inform training interventions and address skills and performance gaps.
• Manages the data sourced from all exit processes for continuous improvement (retirements, resignations, incapacity due to ill health, deaths).
• Administer the processes that facilitates employee movement (deployment, transfers, promotions and secondment) within the organisation in full compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Co-ordinate, participate and implement the delivery of all HCM programmes i.e. EW, OD, Learning and Development, Employee Relations and EE & Transformation.
• Submit monthly and annual training report as per the training tracking tool.
• Compile regional TNA report and intervention plan based on the budget allocated.
• Participate and contribute in the regional EESDF Forums.
• Assist with the audit responses and the implementation of all HCM related audit remedial action plans and ensure compliance.
• Ensure policy compliance in mitigating risks identified.
• Ensure salary instructions and employee information is submitted timeously.

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. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.

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

Salary

R737,415.00 – R921,795.00 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, cover letter, 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

Email: [email protected]

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

Closing Date

19 November 2026