General Manager: Infrastructure

Parks Division: Infrastructure & Special Projects Unit

South African National Parks (SANParks) invites applications for a fixed-term contract position for 5 (five) years from suitably qualified and experienced persons to manage and coordinate SANParks Infrastructure Programme. This position will report to the General Manager: Infrastructure & Special Projects for the management of the infrastructure & green energy programmes, ensuring compliance with legislation and reporting requirements through the development of the relevant infrastructure plans for the organisation.

Location

GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)

Requirements

• A recognised Degree in any of the built environment disciplines (Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Project Management).
• Registration with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) or applicable councils as a Professional Construction Project Manager/ Quantity Surveyor/Civil Engineer/Architect is a requirement.
• Ten years of infrastructure management experience, including relevant programme and project management in the built environment on a strategic and organisational level.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Framework for Infrastructure Delivery Procurement Management, and other relevant legislation.
• Experience in policy and infrastructure planning.
• A valid Code EB driver’s license and Microsoft Office software competency

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic planning of SANParks Infrastructure Portfolio for project prioritisation and implementation.
• Implement requirements of Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM) and Infrastructure Reporting Model (IRM)
• Programme management of Infrastructure- and green Energy Programmes for SANParks.
• Programme planning and implementation over the MTEF and Annual Budget timeframes.
• Development of project proposals, business plans and project implementation plans.
• Financial and budget management inclusive of audits and reporting.
• Strategic procurement management and form of contract development.
• Compile policies and Standard Operating Procedures for capital and maintenance processes.
• Management dispute processes
• Administration and data management to meet reporting requirements.
• Preparation of reports to management and funders.
• Liaison with funders and role-players.

Please Note

• If you do not receive any response from us within 21 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• SANParks subscribes and is committed to the principles of employment equity & equal opportunities, and appointments will be made in terms of SANParks Employment Equity Policy.
• Please quote the name of the position applying for on the email subject line.

Salary

R 992 827.93 – R 1,627,762.74

Paterson Grade

E

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How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Jacqueline Jacobus

• Email: Jacqueline.jacobus@sanparks.org
• Telephone: (012) 426 5049
• Postal Address: P O Box 787, PRETORIA, 0001

Documents Required

• Cover letter stating the position clearly
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of ID document

Closing Date

14 December 2023

All the best with your applications