A vacancy currently exists for a dynamic, team-oriented, and highly motivated Park Manager for the Knysna Section of the Garden Route National Park. The successful candidate will be closely involved in the implementation and maintenance of sound administrative and corporate governance systems, policies, and procedures within the various operational units of the Section, reporting to the Regional General Manager of the Garden Route National Park.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation, Tourism Management, or any other related qualification.
- A Postgraduate Degree in related discipline or MBA will be an added advantage.
- Six years related middle management experience.
- Working knowledge of relevant conservation legislation
- Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Sound knowledge of statutory governing National Parks incl. NEMA: PAA, MPA, PFMA, etc.
- Good written and verbal communication, negotiation, project management, conflict resolution and community liaison skills
- Willingness to work long and irregular hours as well as extensive travelling
- Sound organisational, administrative and negotiation skills
- A valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Ensuring long-term ecological and economic sustainability of the Section
- Managing implementation and administration of policies and budget according to operational plans and relevant legislation
- Ensuring that the necessary conservation planning, and development takes place to enhance the parks natural, cultural and scenic resources.
- Ensuring that management of the Section is guided by relevant research and monitoring
- Ensuring compliance with legal and policy provisions pertaining to the Section
- Ensuring that operational impacts on the environment are avoided or minimised
- Implementing effective Human Resources Management
- Implementing the Socio-Economic Transformation strategy, including the development of mutually beneficial relationships with park users, neighbouring communities, NGO’s, local government and other associated organisations and individuals
Please Note
It will be expected of the successful candidate to reside inside the Section; official accommodation will be made available.
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
USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION: PARK MANAGER KL03
The application will only be completed when you have applied through the link: https://forms.office.com/r/1jaP7410Ej
And have submitted all relevant documents to the following email address: viola.solomons@sanparks.org
Applications that do not comply will be regarded as unsuccessful.
Source: https://www.sanparks.org/corporate/vacancies
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