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Manager: Wildlife Economy

The Organisation requires the services of a Manager: Wildlife Economy 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

  • Degree in Developmental Studies / Environmental Management or Equivalent Qualification.
  • Postgraduate degree will serve as an added advantage.
  • 6 years’ work experience in community development.
  • Understanding of the SET strategy and programmes.
  • Understanding of Community Development Framework in line with government imperatives.
  • Understanding of SANParks Financial Reporting Framework.
  • Knowledge of good Corporate Governance practices.
  • Knowledge of SANParks Risk Framework.
  • Good knowledge of the conservation, tourism, and socio-economic development related legislation.
  • Stakeholder engagement and management principles.
  • Understanding the Learning and Development framework.
  • Understand the SCM framework.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Planning and organising.
  • Communications skills.
  • Conflict management.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Computer skills.
  • Listening skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Analytical decision making.
  • Project and programme management.
  • Financial management.
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures.
  • Administrative requirements.
  • Knowledge of organisations ethics, vision and mission.
  • Organisation Knowledge.
  • Decision making.
  • Teamwork and collaboration.
  • Time management.
  • Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.
  • Organisational knowledge.
  • Effective communication (written and oral).
  • Information management.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Strategic awareness.
  • Ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of the SANParks wildlife economy strategy.
  • Develop related sops to guide the implementation.
  • Develop the implementation tools / templates etc.
  • Conduct initial farm assessments on communal and emerging game farmer’s land.
  • Provide pre-application technical support to ensure readiness.
  • Coordinate shortlisting of eligible applicants.
  • Facilitate communication of the approved applications.
  • Support game delivery process.
  • Raise awareness on wildlife economy programmes.
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagements.
  • Advise and facilitate provision of technical support.
  • Provision of technical skills.
  • Conduct market analysis and facilitate linkages as a value proposition to the farm.
  • Facilitation of cooperation amongst game farmers.
  • Identification of steward programmes.
  • Contribute to the development of MOUs, moas and SLAs.
  • Facilitate the implementation of SLAs.
  • Represent SANParks in strategic structures / committees.
  • Monitoring the implementation of SLAs.

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

R 737 415.00 – R 1 106 175.00

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

Email: [email protected]

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

Closing Date

12 August 2026