Cluster Manager (Biodiversity Social Projects) at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or BTech Conservation or Environmental Management
• Minimum of 5 years of proven project management experience
• 3 – 5 years of experience in invasive alien plant clearing is essential for this position
• 3 – 5 years of experience in health and safety management and compliance
• Working knowledge of relevant biodiversity legislation, health & safety, and EPWP requirements.
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Good written and verbal communication in English.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours as well as extensive travelling.
• Sound organisational, administrative and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of project deliverables according to approved plans
• Ensuring operational planning of biodiversity social projects in the cluster
• Managing implementation and administration of policies, strategies and budgets according to annual performance plans and relevant legislation.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, policy and contractual agreements pertaining to the programmes & projects in the region.
• Ensuring financial, budget and procurement management inclusive of all audit and reporting requirements.
• Implement effective human resources management, including the training responsibilities for the EPWP projects.
• Administration and database management to meet reporting requirements of external and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain good communication and relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance of all projects and compile monthly reports
• Ensure all relevant data is captured for the projects
• Compile monthly progress reports
• Conduct internal audits and assessments on all projects in the cluster