Activities Coordinator

A challenging vacancy currently exists for an Activity Coordinator at Addo Elephant National Park. The successful candidate will have to be a highly motivated individual with the necessary skills and expertise to take immediate control of all relevant activities within the park and will report to the Tourism Manager.

Location

ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK

Requirements

• B. Tech Nature Conservation/Tourism/Ecotourism
• 4 years doing tourism based activities and business management, while guiding for at least 3 years in a dangerous game area.
• DEAT Registration (Nature Site Guide)
• Valid EC (Code 10) Driver’s License
• PDP (Valid Public Drivers Permit).
• THETA Nature Site Guide (Dangerous Game Area) TGD/NSGDGm/4/0037 NQF Level 4 certificate (must include View Potentially Dangerous Game Unit Standard)
• Sound knowledge of fauna & flora.
• Bilingual (English & Afrikaans).
• Valid First Aid certificate level 1.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation. (NEMPAA; National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, Tourism Second Amendment Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act and Fire Arms Control Act)
• Interpersonal, computer literacy and administration skills
• Assessor, Training Accreditation and experience in Hospitality Management will be an added advantage

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to conduct a short game drive within Addo Elephant National Park as part of their practical test
• The successful candidate will have to write and pass the recognised Addo exam before operating within the park.

Responsibilities

• To develop and implement a guided activities strategy and business plan
• To ensure the training and development of Field Guides
• To ensure compliance of the guided activities and the standards thereof.
• To provide logistical support and coordination
• To perform Duty Manager shifts and duties
• To develop and implement guiding procedures
• To develop and implement new guiding procedures and activities
• To ensure Park activities are managed in a financially viable manner
• To ensure adherence to customer service standards according to organizational requirements
• To lead and develop the Human Capitol of the unit
• To ensure sound financial management

Please Note

• Due to multiple vacancies put the following reference number on your application: Activity Coordinator Addo Elephant National Park.
• The appointment will be in accordance with EE targets plan.
• If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Salary

R301256.03 – R464208.70

Paterson Grade

C4

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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:

Ilze Jonker
Human Resource Department

• Email: addovacancies@sanparks.org
• Postal Address: PO Box 52, Addo, 6105

Documents Required

Applications must be accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, copies of ID, Driver’s License, PDP and relevant qualifications to be submitted.
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The application will only be completed when you have applied through the link and have submitted your all relevant documents to the following email address: addovacancies@sanparks.org

Closing Date

24 January 2024

Should you not hear from us within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

All the best with your applications