About South African National Parks (SANParks)

South African National Parks (SANParks) is the organization responsible for managing South Africa’s 19 national parks. Established in 1926, its primary mandate is to oversee the conservation of the country’s biodiversity, landscapes, and heritage. The organization promotes nature-based tourism to both local and international visitors. The income from these commercial operations helps fund conservation efforts.

Job Description

The Organisation requires the services of a Project Manager: Business Development in the Tourism and Marketing Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Business Degree in Commerce, Tourism, Project Management or relevant.
• Must have 6 years management experience, PPP Implementation experience will be an added advantage.
• An understanding of financial feasibility studies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations.
• Project management skills.
• Financial management and analytical skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Computer skills.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Diversity and change management skills.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and implementation and post-award management of Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects on behalf of SANParks, exercising delegated authority.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant staged in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholder.
• Directly support the General Manager: Business Development Unit to comply with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA) and all strategic objectives of the Business Development Unit.
• Diligently manage the projects from inception to signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure.
• Ensure that the projects are affordable to SANParks, provide optimal value-for money solutions, and appropriately allocate risk to the private parties.
• Manage all information systems necessary for the proper planning and implementation of the projects.

Please Note

• SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.