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- General Worker
- General Manager: Revenue And Yield
General Worker
A challenging vacancy opportunity currently exists for a permanent General Worker within the Technical Department in Mountain Zebra National Park. The appointed participant will be reporting to the Technical Officer.
Location
Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- Code 8 Drivers licence
- Physically fit and able to do physically demanding work
- No criminal record – SAPS Verification will be done
- General knowledge of Geysers, Tiling, Painting, Aircons and refrigeration.
- Willing to work flexible hours
Responsibilities
- To assist in managing civil building maintenance by agreed procedures and operational environment.
- To investigate and resolve problems that are for Technical nature.
- General and administration – including timesheets, logbooks and reports.
- Operating of the Waste-Water purification plant and Water purification plant.
- Assist with the control of contractor’s behavior on camp sites and infield.
- Maintenance of fences, water points, roads and infrastructure.
- Assist with maintenance and management of all assets.
- Assist with activities in the park as and when required.
- Ensure Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
- Vehicle and workplace inspection
- Willing to work flexible hours
Please Note
- Successful candidates will be required to stay out of the park, Housing allowance will be allocated. It maybe required from successful candidates to work on weekend and Public Holidays.
- Preference will be given to individuals who have General working experience.
- Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
Salary
R123,884.89 – R165,767.11
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:
Mountain Zebra National Park – Human Capital Division
- Email: mountzebravacancies@sanparks.org
- Postal Address: Private Bag x 66; Cradock; 5880
Closing Date
28 March 2024
General Manager: Revenue And Yield
The Organisation requires the services of a General Manager: Revenue and Yield 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 Degree in Commerce/ Business/Statistical or related fields; a Postgraduate Qualification in Commerce/ Business or related fields will be desirable.
- Should have at least 5 – 10 years experience in middle to senior management in the area of hospitality, travel and tourism and/or revenue optimisation t at a strategic level.
- Understanding of inventory management and revenue management systems and practices is essential.
- Knowledge of reporting tools such as PowerBi is desirable.
- Advanced use of Microsoft Suite (word, PowerPoint and Excel) is essential.
- An in-depth understanding of sales and sales management in the hotel and general hospitality industry.
- An in-depth understanding of revenue and pricing processes in the travel and tourism sector
- In-depth knowledge of dynamic pricing and revenue optimisation practices.
- In-depth understanding of the South African tourism sector and its value chain
- Familiarity with financial management
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Business insight and risk awareness.
- Projections and assessment of macro-environment.
- Planning and organising.
- Conflict management.
- Presentation skills.
- Computer skills.
- Listening skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and research skills.
- General business skills.
- Ability to manage cross-functional projects.
Responsibilities
- Oversee pricing, revenue management, sales, and distribution strategy of SANParks tourism operations nationwide and across all platforms.
- Oversee and guide the annual revenue budget process for tourism operations.
- Analyse tourism performance and make recommendations to improve long-term strategies.
- Create, develop and implement modern revenue management and pricing strategies and tactics for SANParks tourism operations nationwide.
- Develop modern and technologically driven reports and live dashboards that will inform strategic decision-making.
- Forecast and report on monthly, quarterly, and annual revenues, variances and budget comparisons, sales distribution reporting and customer service-related reporting.
- Perform and report on competitive benchmark studies, competitor analysis, environmental scanning and market trends analysis for strategic decision-making.
- Develop and implement best practice standards in yield management; forward booking management; inventory availability by channel; pricing control and new pricing concepts.
- Oversee the standards and operations of the reservations department.
- Oversee the tourism standards and standard operating policies, policies and procedures within all SANParks tourism operations.
- Oversee the implementation, management, and audit of tourism standards across the organisation.
- In conjunction with the IT department, ensure that all online booking processes are well maintained, up-to-date and functional.
- Manage contractual relationships of distribution partners in the interests of SANParks
- Manage contractual relationships of all trade partners and key accounts,
- Constantly determine and implement efficiency improvement and cost reduction interventions in relevant business processes.
- Maintain visibility and presence in tourism operations to gain insight into revenue management issues and provide guidance and coaching on best practices where necessary.
- Any other reasonable requests made by management.
Please Note
- Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Salary
R992,827.93 – R1,627,762.74
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Human Resources Division
- Email: Reginah.Visser@sanparks.org
- Postal Address: PO Box 787, Pretoria, 0001
Documents Required
Interested persons who meet the above-stated qualifications should 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 three months).
Closing Date
11 April 2024
All the best with your applications.
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