Manager: Wildlife Economy

South African National Parks SANParks · Pretoria, Gauteng

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Salary

Requirements

Degree in Developmental Studies / Environmental Management or Equivalent Qualification.
Postgraduate degree will serve as an added advantage.
6 years' work experience in community development.
Understanding of the SET strategy and programmes.
Understanding of Community Development Framework in line with government imperatives.
Understanding of SANParks Financial Reporting Framework.
Knowledge of good Corporate Governance practices.
Knowledge of SANParks Risk Framework.
Good knowledge of the conservation, tourism, and socio-economic development related legislation.
Stakeholder engagement and management principles.
Understanding the Learning and Development framework.
Understand the SCM framework.
Leadership skills.
Planning and organising.
Communications skills.
Conflict management.
Presentation skills.
Computer skills.
Listening skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Analytical decision making.
Project and programme management.
Financial management.
Knowledge of policies and procedures.
Administrative requirements.
Knowledge of organisations ethics, vision and mission.
Organisation Knowledge.
Decision making.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Time management.
Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.
Organisational knowledge.
Effective communication written and oral.
Information management.
Interpersonal skills.
Analytical skills.
Strategic awareness.
Ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of the SANParks wildlife economy strategy.
Develop related sops to guide the implementation.
Develop the implementation tools / templates etc.
Conduct initial farm assessments on communal and emerging game farmer's land.
Provide pre-application technical support to ensure readiness.
Coordinate shortlisting of eligible applicants.
Facilitate communication of the approved applications.
Support game delivery process.
Raise awareness on wildlife economy programmes.
Facilitate stakeholder engagements.
Advise and facilitate provision of technical support.
Provision of technical skills.
Conduct market analysis and facilitate linkages as a value proposition to the farm.
Facilitation of cooperation amongst game farmers.
Identification of steward programmes.
Contribute to the development of MOUs, moas and SLAs.
Facilitate the implementation of SLAs.
Represent SANParks in strategic structures / committees.
Monitoring the implementation of SLAs.

Closing Date