Managing Executive Parks Division

11 hours ago

Groenkloof Gauteng, South Africa South African National Parks Full time R1 200 000 - R1 800 000 per year

SANParks requires the services of a Managing Executive Parks Division. This position is on a fixed term contract of 5 years and will be based in Groenkloof, Pretoria reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The position provides both leadership and strategic direction for the execution of the Parks Divisional strategy and mandate through the efficient and effective utilization of resources.

Location

GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)

Requirements
  • Master's degree in Commerce / Business Management / Conservation/ Science / Tourism.
  • Senior management experience in a relevant field for a period of at least 10 to 12 years of which 7 years at Executive Management level.
  • Park Management Experience.
  • Financial Management and Commercial skills.
  • A sound understanding of legislative framework including corporate governance.
  • Ability to manage diversity within a complex environment
  • Knowledge of the Conservation and Tourism industry.
  • Strategic planning and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage and operate in a matrix environment.
  • Good communication, Networking and Stakeholder Relationship Building skills.
  • People management and Coaching skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and drive the Parks Divisional functional strategy aligned with the overall organizational strategy.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor the Business Plan to deliver on strategic objectives.
  • Ensure business efficiency and optimize commercial opportunities.
  • Provide leadership, development, and management of human capital to build a high performance culture.
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders for mutual benefit.
  • Drive customer-centric service delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Champion effective change management, transformation, and innovation.
  • Promote sound corporate governance and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
  • Enhance Tourism products and commercialization.
  • Effective management of Infrastructure and facilities maintenance and management.
  • Ensure effective management of environmental crime.
  • Enhance and effective financial management within Public Finance Management Framework.
  • Effective Management of all support functions.
Please Note

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications should submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer.

The appointment will be done as per SANParks Employment Equity Plan.

Salary

Annual Package: R – R

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:

Human Resources Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

E-mail:

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful

Closing Date

26 November 2025

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