Vacancies

The Organisation requires the services of the Project Manager: Business Development in the Tourism and Marketing Division. This position will be based in the at Cape Regional Office, Rondebosch.

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Commerce/ Tourism/ Natural Science or Project Management (NQF level 7). Honours degree with any of the above qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Must have 4 years of Project management experience.
• Experience in managing major PPP projects will be desirable.
• Experience in contract Management and Service Level agreements of Public Private Partnership Projects.
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulation 16 and Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Computer Literacy.
• An understanding of Project management and Public Private Partnership Projects
• PPP implementation.
• Understanding of the tourism and or conservation industry.
• Understanding of financial feasibility studies.
• Understanding of work-related legislation.
• Knowledge of Contract Management and Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Project management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Strategic planning.
• Diversity and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Complete feasibility studies to ensure that the minimum PPP Fee covers SANParks’ costs of managing and fulfilling its obligations.
• Develop a PPP agreement management plan for post award management.
• Monitor that all the private parties’ performance standards and obligations and SANParks’ \obligations set out in the PPP Agreement are fully complied with.
• Clearly specify the performance standards.
• Manage projects from inception to the signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure to ensure that the project(s) are affordable to SANParks.
• Manage the planning and implementation of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) project(s) on behalf of SANParks exercising delegated authority.
• Build support among internal and external stakeholders.
• Build the relationship between SANParks and the private party ensuring that there is good, ongoing communication.
• Proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise opportunities for project success.
• Complete the required documentation and obtain National Treasury Exemption for the implementation of the project.
• Draft the project procurement documentation ensuring that the bid Documents reflect precisely the project’s performance standards, value for money objectives and risk allocation expectations.
• Manage the procurement and implementation of the projects.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA).
• Keep records of all documentation, decisions and distribute to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide continuous status updates to the Head: Business Development for purposes of Executive Management and Board reporting.

Please Note

Please Indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line and quote the vacancy reference number on the subject line when sending your application. REFERENCE NUMBER: PMBDUCT0003

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

SANParks is an equal employer, preference will be given to people with disabilities.

SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Salary

R866 250.00– R1 299 375.00 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

Interested persons who meet the above-stated qualifications should fill in the application form using the link below and forward their applications which should consist of 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 Resources Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/a1Ag2Rsnja

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful

Closing Date

06 July 2026