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BUYER: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (FIXED TERM)
A vacancy currently exists for 1x Buyer: Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Garden Route National Park for a Fixed Term period of 12 Months. The successful candidate will be responsible for supply chain management in the park and will report to the Practitioner: Supply Chain Management. The position is based in Knysna, the successful candidate will be responsible for securing their own accommodation, as official accommodation within the park is not provided. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Location
Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate
- NQF Level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/Logistics or a relevant finance related qualification
- 2 – 3 years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management/Financial administrative environment
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Excel
- Working knowledge of Great Plains financial system will be an added advantage
- A working knowledge of relevant legislation, including PFMA; PPPFA; SANParks Policies, General Procurement Guidelines
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills; and
- Applicants must be flexible and be able to meet tight deadlines and work without supervision
Responsibilities
Support And Administer Procurement Processes
- Advertise, compile, and conduct the screening of RFQs up to R500,000.
- Compile the necessary evaluation forms and memos.
- Coordinate evaluation meetings with end users.
- Provide secretarial support for evaluation meetings.
- Assist with the facilitation of negotiations for RFQs below R500,000.
- Source suppliers through the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Assist with the processing of invoices and payments.
- Check SCM compliance in accordance with National Treasury Regulations and SCM policies and procedures.
- Verify that all submitted documentation complies with relevant legislation, as well as internal and external financial policies, processes, and regulations.
Procurement And Demand Management
- Provide administrative support throughout the bid and quotation processes in accordance with the Demand Management Plan.
- Generate purchase orders.
Records And Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Standard Bidding Documents.
- Maintain records of all received requisitions.
- Maintain and submit SCM registers to the Practitioner: SCM monthly.
Contract Monitoring
- Monitor contract management activities and maintain contract registers.
- Assist with updating contract registers, including expenditure information.
- Coordinate monthly contract management meetings.
- Issue formal notices to end users regarding contract expiry dates and expenditure.
- Send contract expiry notices to service providers.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
- Attention to detail
Please Note
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B5 job grade as well as allowances and benefits as specified in the conditions of service of SANParks.
For enquiries contact Andiswa Beki on: (044) 302 5602
Salary
R 166,632.22 – R 216,016.60
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Andiswa Beki
- Email: knysnavacancies@sanparks.org
- Telephone: 0443025602
Documents Required
Only Interested persons who meet the above stated requirements should apply using the following link
Link :https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6EUgsGLGQX
Email all supporting documents (CV, copies of qualifications, ID, Driver’s license and other relevant documents) to: knysnavacancies@sanparks.org using reference number: FTC-SCM/09/26 in subject line.
Applications that do not comply with the prescribed procedures and requirements will not be considered and will be regarded as unsuccessful.
Closing Date
22 September 2026
Buyer: Supply Chain Management (Fixed-Term Contract)
A vacancy currently exists for 1x Buyer: Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Garden Route National Park for a Fixed Term period of 12 Months. The successful candidate will be responsible for supply chain management in the park and will report to the Practitioner: Supply Chain Management. The position is based in Tsitsikamma. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing their own accommodation, as official accommodation within the park is not provided.
People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Location
Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- NQF Level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/Logistics or a relevant finance related qualification.
- 2 – 3 years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management/Financial administrative environment.
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Excel.
- Working knowledge of Great Plains financial system will be an added advantage.
- A working knowledge of relevant legislation, including PFMA; PPPFA; SANParks Policies, General
- Procurement Guidelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Applicants must be flexible and be able to meet tight deadlines and work without supervision.
- Attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Support And Administer Procurement Processes
- Advertise, compile, and conduct the screening of RFQs up to R500,000.
- Compile the necessary evaluation forms and memos.
- Coordinate evaluation meetings with end users.
- Provide secretarial support for evaluation meetings.
- Assist with the facilitation of negotiations for RFQs below R500,000.
- Source suppliers through the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Assist with the processing of invoices and payments.
- Check SCM compliance in accordance with National Treasury Regulations and SCM policies and procedures.
- Verify that all submitted documentation complies with relevant legislation, as well as internal and external.
- financial policies, processes, and regulations.
Procurement And Demand Management
- Provide administrative support throughout the bid and quotation processes in accordance with the Demand Management Plan.
- Generate purchase orders.
Records And Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Standard Bidding Documents.
- Maintain records of all received requisitions.
- Maintain and submit SCM registers to the Practitioner: SCM monthly.
Contract Monitoring
- Monitor contract management activities and maintain contract registers.
- Assist with updating contract registers, including expenditure information.
- Coordinate monthly contract management meetings.
- Issue formal notices to end users regarding contract expiry dates and expenditure.
- Send contract expiry notices to service providers.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Please Note
Please note that no late applications will be accepted after the closing date.
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B5 job grade as well as allowances and benefits as specified in the conditions of service of SANParks.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Salary
R 166,632.22 – R 216,016.60 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
Only Interested persons who meet the above stated requirements should apply using the following link or QR Code:
Email all supporting documents (CV, copies of qualifications, ID, Driver’s license and other relevant documents) to: nomonde.bembe@sanparks.org using reference number: FTC-SCM/09/26 in subject line.
Applications that do not comply with the prescribed procedures and requirements will not be considered and will be regarded as unsuccessful.
For enquiries contact Nomonde Bembe on: (042) 281 1607
If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing Date
23 September 2026
Handyman
A vacancy currently exists for a Handyman at Mountain Zebra National Park. The successful candidate will report to the Technical Officer.
Location
Requirements
- Grade 12.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- 2 – 3 years’ work experience in a technical or maintenance field.
- SANParks applicable policies.
- General Maintenance.
- Basic Knowledge of Tools and equipment and handling thereof.
- Basic understanding of Occupational Health & Safety.
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, carpentry maintenance and equipment repairs.
- Basic general administration skills.
The following will be an added advantage:
- Driver’s license with PDP.
- Trade Certificate (Electrical, Aircon, Refrigerator, Plumbing, Carpentry).
Responsibilities
- Assist with general maintenance of the terrain, equipment and buildings in the park.
- Assists with the implementation of management plans.
- Attend to minor repairs into related trades work or installations and report the need for major repairs to the supervisor.
- Assist with maintaining infrastructure – buildings, fence, roads, machinery, etc.
- Periodic maintenance checks and operating of water supplies equipment – windmills, water pumps, etc.
- Assist with maintenance of roads and Erosion Control.
- Carry out minor and major paint work.
- Undertake minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry work.
- Assist the supervisor with assessing and inspecting work done by the contractors.
- Conduct inventory of assets and equipment.
- Conduct monthly stock control and daily vehicle inspections.
- Maintain record of supplies used and purchased.
- Assist in performing general administration tasks – maintenance book, vehicle log-sheets, timesheets, etc.
- Provide daily feedback of the previous day’s maintenance activities to the supervisor.
- Identify and report the need for major repairs to the supervisor.
- Assist the supervisor with supply chain procurement processes in sourcing of quotes, purchase orders and all other related documentation.
- Assist with prescribed burns and Veld Fire Suppression/s.
- Check and ensure annual servicing of fire extinguishers and equipment.
Please Note
The successful candidate will have to stay in official accommodation inside the park.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Appointment will be in accordance with EE plan targets.
The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B2 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the Conditions of Service of SANParks.
Salary
R 168,217.68 – R224,018.41 Annual Package
Paterson Grade
B2
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
Only interested persons who meet the above stated requirement should apply using the following link:
Supporting Documents such as Detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID & Driver’s License and other relevant documents must be emailed to mountzebravacancies@sanparks.org
For enquiries: Contact Katrina Strauss on 048 801 5700.
Applications, which have not been responded to within 21 days, should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Closing Date
24 September 2026
Room Attendant
A vacancy currently exists for a Room Attendant at Golden Gate National Park, based at Highland Mountain Retreats. Reporting to the Duty manager.
Location
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NCV Level 4.
- 1–2 years’ work experience in public cleaning or a tourism environment.
- Certificate in Public Cleaning or Learnership will be an added advantage.
- Experience in cleaning in a hotel or similar establishment will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of First Aid.
- Hygiene skills.
- Ability to understand English.
- Punctual, neat and responsible.
- Ability to comply with OHS regulations.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning in and around rooms (changing bed linen, sweeping and mopping floors or vacuuming, polishing furniture, emptying trash containers.
- Cleaning public areas.
- Reporting abnormalities to the supervisor
- Controlling inventory items and ensure that the appropriate amount of inventory items is present in chalets.
- Reporting maintenance defaults in the maintenance register
- Assisting in laundry when necessary.
- Delivering high-quality service and being committed to continuous improvement.
- Managing customer expectations.
- Addressing customer needs.
- Evaluating customer service.
- Responding to and anticipating client needs in timely, professional, helpful and courteous manner, using effective interpersonal skills.
- Working over weekends and on public holidays as well as working shifts and assisting in other departments at the request of management.
- Effectively planning, scheduling, prioritising, and controlling activities.
- Organising and prioritising tasks so they can be performed within the specified time and achieve the most efficient use of time.
Please Note
Only quote “Room Attendant – GGHNP/14/2026” in the subject line of your application cover letter.
The successful candidate will be required to stay outside the park, as no official accommodation will be provided within the park.
The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive cost-to-company salary, pitched at Grade A3 on the Peterson Scale.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer.
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI) / Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA).
Paterson Grade
A3
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
Applications will only be considered once you have applied through the link or QR Code.
Room Attendant -GGHNP/14/2026 – Fill in form
Candidates who meet the above-mentioned requirements should apply using the link or QR code and forward their application, detailed CV, cover letter, and valid certified copies (not older than three months) of their ID and all qualifications obtained to:
Golden Gate National Park
Human Resources
Att: Relebohile Mofokeng
Private Bag X 3
Clarens
9707
E-mail: Relebohile.Mofokeng@sanparks.org
If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing Date
28 September 2026
Senior Manager: Conservation Planning & Compliance (Parks Division)
The Organisation requires the services of Senior Manager: Conservation Planning & Compliance to provide strategic leadership and forward planning for conservation planning, management effectiveness, and compliance across the Parks Division of SANParks, ensuring consistent implementation of Park Management Plans, adherence to conservation standards, and fulfilment of national and international environmental obligations. This position will report to the General Manager: Strategic Support and Environmental Coordination, Parks Division.
Location
Requirements
- NQF Level 8 in Environmental Management, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or equivalent relevant qualification.
- Minimum 6–8 years’ relevant experience in conservation management, protected area planning, environmental compliance or biodiversity governance.
- Demonstrated experience in management effectiveness assessments (e.g., METT/METTS).
- Experience coordinating reporting linked to international environmental conventions (e.g., UNESCO, RAMSAR, MPA governance).
- Experience working within conservation agencies, environmental public sector or protected area systems.
- Valid Driver License, own vehicle position involves extensive travel.
- Must be physically fit.
Knowledge & Skills Required
- Strategic coordination and systems oversight.
- Conservation governance and compliance management.
- Environmental reporting and policy interpretation.
- Stakeholder engagement with national departments and global bodies.
- Analytical thinking and synthesis of multi-park data.
- Planning, organising and multi-stakeholder coordination.
Added Advantage
- Master’s degree in environmental management, Conservation Planning, Marine or Biodiversity Science, or related field.
- Postgraduate qualification in Environmental Law, Compliance or Protected Area Management.
- Certification in Monitoring & Evaluation or Environmental Impact / Compliance Auditing.
Responsibilities
Forward Planning, Strategic Alignment and System Integration (Parks Division)
- Lead and direct forward planning to ensure proactive alignment of conservation planning, compliance and reporting priorities across the Parks Division.
- Provide strategic oversight and direction through structured engagement with all national parks to proactively identify, prioritise, and address emerging conservation planning, management effectiveness, and compliance risks and opportunities.
- Develop an integrated annual and medium-term work programme for conservation planning, international reporting and management effectiveness across parks.
- Ensure alignment between Park Management Plans, divisional priorities, and SANParks strategic conservation objectives.
- Identify systemic risks, capacity gaps and priority interventions affecting implementation of conservation mandates across parks.
- Provide strategic guidance to parks on planning reviews, international obligations and compliance readiness.
Conservation Planning and Management Effectiveness Oversight
- Drive and oversee a coordinated, organisation-wide approach to assessing Park Management Plan implementation, enabling informed strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Lead the consolidation and strategic interpretation of evaluation outcomes, ensuring annual summary reports and provide clear governance assurance to divisional and executive structures.
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of management effectiveness assessments, including METT/METTS processes, across the Parks Division.
- Lead the tracking and monitoring of corrective actions arising from assessments, audits and internal reviews.
- Establish a standardised divisional system to monitor implementation progress against approved conservation plans.
Conservation Compliance and Standards Assurance Across Parks
- Develop and institutionalise conservation standards, compliance tracking and assurance mechanisms across the Parks Division.
- Ensure adherence to environmental legislation, policies, biodiversity governance requirements and approved management plans.
- Drive the identification, escalation, and resolution of systemic compliance risks across the SANParks estate through targeted corrective interventions.
- Provide consolidated executive assurance reporting on conservation compliance and standards implementation across SANParks parks.
International Conservation Obligations and Heritage Site Reporting
- Drive a standardised approach to annual assessments and reporting for SANParks-managed World Heritage Sites, including Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape, Khomani Cultural Landscape and other identified key sites.
- Develop and oversee the coordination of consolidated SANParks reporting for parks contributing to the: Cape Floristic Region
- Ensure compliance with UNESCO reporting protocols, management effectiveness expectations and periodic review requirements.
- Lead and oversee SANParks’ institutional engagement and responses to international information requests and monitoring processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and governance assurance.
- Wetland (RAMSAR) and Marine Protected Area Governance Coordination
- Drive and manage Parks Division engagement with the DFFE RAMSAR Secretariat on wetland reporting and compliance matters. Manage RAMSAR Information Sheet (RIS) updates, requests and formal responses for SANParks-managed sites, including Wilderness Lakes, Langebaan Lagoon, Agulhas Plain Wetlands and other key sites.
- Represent Parks Division operations in national marine and estuarine governance structures, including Working Group 7 (Marine & Estuarine) and National Coastal Committee.
- Lead and direct coordinated strategic input into national MPA and coastal governance frameworks on behalf of SANParks, parks division.
MPA & Estuarine Conservation Planning Integration Across Parks
- Represent Parks Operations in development and review of Marine Protected Area and Estuarine Management Plans across relevant national parks.
- Integrate planning inputs between Park Planning, Scientific Services and park management teams.
- Ensure marine and estuarine plans align with biodiversity priorities, legislative requirements and international conservation best practice.
- Lead the monitoring of implementation progress and support adaptive management reviews across the Parks Division.
Please Note
The remuneration package includes an all -inclusive Cost to Company salary based on salary scale of Grade D5. The successful candidate has to provide for their own accommodation as official accommodation is not available in the Park.
SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to appoint.
Applicants in possession of foreign qualification are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Salary
R1,115,100.00 – R1,393,875.00 Annual Package
Paterson Grade
D5
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
Only interested persons who meet the above stated requirement should apply using the following link:
Supporting Documents such as Detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID and other relevant documents must be emailed to ANP.vacancies@sanparks.org using reference number SNRCPC/09/2026 in subject line. Application that does not meet the requirements will not be considered.
For enquiries: Contact Brenda Mbem on Tel: 021 659 1704.
Applications that have not been responded to within 21 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Closing Date
30 September 2026
We wish you all the best with your applications
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