Regional General Manager: Garden Route at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Job Description

• A challenging vacancy currently exists for a dynamic, team-oriented and highly motivated Regional General Manager for the Garden Route National Park (GRNP). The successful candidate will be closely involved with the implementation and maintenance of sound administration and corporate governance systems, policies, and procedures within the different operational units of the Garden Route National Park (GRNP) The position will be based in Knysna at Thiessen Islands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation/Tourism Management, Business management or any other relevant qualification coupled with 7 to 10 years of experience in senior management
• Any postgraduate degree in a related discipline or Master/ MBA will be an advantage
• Working knowledge of relevant conservation legislation
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Sound knowledge of statutory requirements for governing National Parks incl. NEM: PAA, ICMA, PFMA, NVFFA, NFA, etc.
• 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

• Coordinate and manage the Human Resource functions and Financial Management systems for the Garden Route National Park.
• To manage, monitor and report on the GRNP Management Plan and Business Plan.
• To provide effective strategic management and leadership for the region.
• To ensure implementation and contribution to the Parks Division Annual Operational Plan.
• To ensure effective planning and management of tourism operations and tourism business ventures for the GRNP region.
• To ensure effective conservation management for the region.
• To ensure effective constituency building with neighbouring communities and other stakeholders for the region.
• To implement sound governance and ensure legal compliance and solicit legal support for the region.
• To lead, develop and manage the Human Capital of the region.
• To ensure the effective implementation of stakeholder management in the Garden Route Region

Please Note

• The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive cost to company salary, based on the scale of a position with a Paterson EL job grade, allowances, and benefits as specified in the HR tariff document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.