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Manager: Executive Support
The Organisation requires the services of a Manager: Executive Support in the Tourism and Marketing division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location
Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)
Requirements
- Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management or a related field.
- A postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial management or a related field.
- Should have 5 – 7 years of experience in business performance and/or administration management.
- Should have 3 years of exposure in budget management and financial reporting.
- Proven ability in planning, organising, resource allocation, and coordinating.
- Have thorough knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
- An understanding of regulatory frameworks, i.e., PFMA. Treasury regulations, SANParks policies and procedures & Public sector Frameworks.
- A proven track record of working in the conservation and/or travel & tourism environment is ideal but not mandatory.
- Experience in annual and quarterly business performance and/administration reporting
- Financial Management
- Comprehensive knowledge of administrative office procedures and systems.
- Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
- Contract and project management knowledge.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Communication skills.
- Coordination skills.
- Relationship-building skills.
- Time management skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Communication skills.
- Stress management skills.
- Financial management skills
- Proficient in computer.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the effective and efficient implementation and monitoring of the division’s quarterly and annual operational business plans.
- Coordinate the administrative operations and workflow, including composing a variety of reports, correspondence, presentations, guidelines, or related material.
- Ensure divisional planning and reporting comply with organisational timelines and standards.
- Coordinate logistics, meeting schedules, work sessions, briefings, and other executive events.
- Establish and implement an effective administrative function and related programmes in the office of the Managing Executive.
- Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of divisional policies and procedures, which are informed by appropriate legal frameworks and comply with the organisation’s strategic business requirements.
- Oversee the preparation and management of information flow, including proactive liaison with senior management in delivering this strategic support function.
- Oversee the coordination of logistics and schedules for various meetings, work sessions, briefings, and other events and programmes for the Managing Executive’s office.
- Ensure adherence to administrative office procedures and administrative management systems.
- Ensure accurate agenda setting and follow up on action items.
- Coordinate annual budgetary and monitor monthly divisional finances, ensuring cost control measures vis-à-vis variance reporting.
- Provide strategic support in the effective communication of and information sharing on divisional-related matters.
- Oversee coordination of the performance management for the division and ensure adherence to timelines and timeous submissions.
- Coordinate divisional planning and reporting, ensuring compliance with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
- Oversee information management and proactive liaison with senior management to deliver strategic support.
- Ensure effective internal communication and information sharing on divisional matters.
- Provide strategic support for stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
Please Note
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.
SANParks is an equal employer, preference will be given to people with disabilities.
Salary
R943 635.00 – R1 415 505.00 Per Annum
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, a 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: Recruitments@sanparks.org
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 April 2026
Consultant Sales
The Organisation requires the services of a Consultant Sales in the Tourism and Marketing Division. This position will be based in the Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location
Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)
Requirements
- Be in possession of a relevant Tourism and Marketing/ Sales/ Hotel Management post-Matric qualification (NQF Level 5).
- Have 2-3 years’ experience in Tourism /Hospitality.
- Knowledge of customer service, telephone etiquette, and understanding the Tourism and Conservation industry is essential.
- Computer Literacy.
- Communication, numerical, and writing skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- Telephone Etiquette.
- Basic Business Knowledge.
- Understanding of the Tourism and Conservation industry.
- Understanding of Reservation or Property Management System.
- Financial Management.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Process requests and make reservation in accordance with SANParks policies and procedures.
- Sell South African National Parks products to current and potential customers.
- Initiate payment and ensure that relevant documentation is sent to customer / client.
- Provide additional information and initiate cross selling and up selling of products.
- Provide consistent and efficient service by upholding good public relations principle to inspire customer loyalty.
- Sell SANParks products to current and potential customers.
- Corresponding with customers telephonically and via email.
- Process bookings, payments, and invoices using SANParks’ systems.
- Maintain accurate sales records and provide weekly/monthly reports.
Please Note
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to people with disabilities.
SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Salary
R 1 58,697.35 – R 205,730.09 Per Annum
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:
Due to the high volumes of applications, we receive, you are required to quote the vacancy you are applying for with a reference number as a subject line. Reference NO: CST&M001
Human Resources Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
Fax: 086 295 4078
E-mail: recruitments@sanparks.org
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.
Closing Date
08 April 2026
HCM Officer- Learning and Development (Fixed-Term Contract)
This position is re-advertised. Previous applications will automatically be considered, and do not need to reapply. The Organisation requires the services of a Human Capital Management Officer- Learning and Development within the Human Capital Management Division on a fixed-term contract of 24 months. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location
Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)
Requirements
- Be in possession of a National Diploma in Human Resources Development /Management or Equivalent.
- Have 2–4 years working experience and 3 years of this, should be in a project management environment.
- Registration with relevant professional bodies, Project Management Certificate, and Code B Drivers licence will be advantageous.
- Understanding of Project Management principles.
- Proficiency With MS Office, Especially MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge Of Good Corporate Governance Practices.
- 2 Years of Project Management Experience, Including Tracking and Planning Projects.
- Excellent Organizational and Team-Player Skills and Ability to Balance Multiple Priorities In A Changing Environment.
- Understanding of the B-BBEE Codes and SETA Framework.
- Exceptional Attention to Detail.
- Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
- Ability To Build Rapport With colleagues and learners.
- Planning and organising.
- Problem Solving.
- Project Management.
- Presentation skills.
- Computer skills.
- Listening skills.
- High Level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Analytical skills.
- Communication skills (verbal and written).
- Interpersonal skills.
- Decision making.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.
- Effective communication (verbal and written).
- Information management.
Responsibilities
- Schedule high impact learning and development programs based on the approved budget.
- Coordinate induction programs for new learners.
- Coordinate implementation of other non-CATHSSETA learnerships, apprenticeships and skills programmes as per SETA requirements.
- Develop and maintain learner recruitment & induction schedule.
- Schedule steering committee meetings and take minutes.
- Maintain learner tracker for all high impact programmes.
- Compiling documents and reports for management review.
- Assist in B-BBEE report coordination.
- Contribute towards the reporting of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to the relevant SETAs.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of information and communication within the department.
- Collating of all project documentation and maintain a filing system.
- Collate information from different sources for project reports as per funder requirements.
- Ensure timeous payment of service providers.
- Monthly reporting and tracking of spend and budget.
- Perform finance journals on a monthly basis.
Please Note
SANParks is an equal employer, preference will be given to people with disabilities.
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority
Salary
R 369 915.00– R517 860.00 Per Annum
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, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:
Due to the high volumes of applications, we receive, you are required to quote the vacancy you are applying for with a reference number as a subject line. Reference number: HCMOL&D001
Resources Division
SA National Parks
PO Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
Fax: 086 295 4078
E-mail: recruitments@sanparks.org
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.
Closing Date
08 April 2026
Internship Programme Opportunity
Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their National Diploma (NQF 6) at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed SANParks for a period of 12 months with a monthly stipend of R6,355.69. SANParks has no obligation to employ the Intern upon the completion of the programme.
Location
Requirements
| Qualification | Department | Number Allocated |
|---|---|---|
| National Diploma in Civil Engineering or National Diploma in Building | Technical Services Department | 1 x Graduate |
To qualify for the Internship Placement Programme, you must –
- Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35.
- Must be a South African Citizen.
- Have completed a National Diploma (NQF 6) under the above-mentioned field of study from a South African Public Higher Education Institution (HEI).
- Must not have previously been employed nor participated in an internship/ placement programme.
Please Note
- Applications must be submitted via email to nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org
- Applicants must attach a recent copy of their CV, certified copies of: Matric/Grade 12 certificate, Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record) and ID.
- Candidates wishing to apply for the Internship outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend. SANParks reserves the right to offer Intern accommodation in the National Park as per availability.
- Failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered.
- Applicants will be expected to be available for assessment and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by SANParks.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- All appointments for internships are subject to verification and pre-screening process.
- SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Manual applications will not be accepted.
- Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
Salary
R6,355.69 Per Month
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
Use the following reference number on your application: TNP12
Application will only be completed when you have applied through the link or QR code:
and have submitted your all-relevant documents to the following email address: nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org
Enquiries: Kindly contact Ms Nomonde Bembe at: 042-281-1557
Applications not responded to within 14 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful. No late applications will be accepted after the closing date.
Closing Date
08 April 2026
Assistant Investigator
SANParks requires the services of an Assistant Investigator in the Environmental Crime Investigations department. This position will be based in the Kruger National Park, Skukuza.
Location
Requirements
- Be in possession of an NQF Level 6 in Policing / Conservation Management/ CrimeInvestigation or equivalent
- Valid firearm competency will serve as an added advantage.
- EMI (Environmental Management Inspector) qualifications will be an added advantage.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Minimum of 3 years practical experience in law enforcement, wildlife crime investigation, or anti – poaching.
- Previous Conversation experience.
- Knowledge of relevant laws.
- Knowledge of environmental investigations.
- Knowledge of criminal investigations.
- Knowledge of crime intelligence management.
- Knowledge of financial management.
- Knowledge of crime scene management.
- Knowledge of stakeholder management.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated investigative and analytical capabilities.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
- Skill in informant networking and multi-lingual communication.
- Strong administrative, problem-solving, and technical aptitude.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to dynamic environments
Responsibilities
- Assist and conduct investigations relating to any environmental crime negatively impacting on SANParks as and when required.
- Assist with investigations and collection of information for level 1 to 4 environmental crimes and support crime investigations in general.
- Assist with the analysis of in-coming reports for the management of reactive and proactive specialised anti-poaching operations.
- Assist with corporate crime investigations, as and when required.
- Assist in conducting crime investigations, reconstruction of tactical information of crime scenes.
- Contribute to the overall crime information picture of the SANParks.
- Assist in maintaining good relations with relevant role-players.
- Assist with the compilation of reports for further investigation.
- Assist with administration and reporting e.g. Info Notes / Crime scene data sheet.
- Assist with administration and reporting functions of the Unit.
Please Note
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to not make appointment.
Salary
R369,915.00 – R517,860.00 Per Annum
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
Candidates who meet the above requirements should apply using the link and forwarding their detailed CVs and copies of qualification to, with the subject line: VACANCY: ASSISTANT INVESTIGATOR (ECI).
Candidates who do not do both processes will not be considered.
South African National Parks, Groenkloof
Pretoria
ATT: Celine Hendricks
E -mail: celine.hendricks@sanparks.org
Applications that have not been responded within 14 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Closing Date
21 April 2026
We wish you all the best with your applications
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