South African National Parks

<p>The organisation requires the services of a Project Manager: Strategic Learning and Development within the Human Capital Management Division. This position is on a fixed term contract of five (5) years and will be based at the Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.</p>
<h4><strong>Location</strong></h4>
<p>Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)</p>
<h4><strong>Requirements</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Postgraduate degree in human resource management/ development or equivalent.</li>
<li>SDF certificate.</li>
<li>5 – 7 years learning and development experience.</li>
<li>3- 4 years of project management on large scale projects.</li>
</ul>
<p>Desirable:</p>
<ul>
<li>Master’s degree in HRM/Development will be an added advantage.</li>
</ul>
<p>Knowledge:</p>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of relevant skills development legislation such as SDA, SDLA, EEA, BBBEE, LRA and SAQA Act.</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of SETA processes.</li>
<li>Knowledge of National Skills Development Strategy.</li>
<li>Skills Development facilitation.</li>
<li>Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint</li>
<li>with experience presenting to stakeholders and /or leadership.</li>
<li>Knowledge of good Corporate Governance practices.</li>
<li>Exceptional organizational and team building skills and ability to balance multiple priorities in a changing environment.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the B-BBEE codes, education and SETA Framework.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in such mediums as emails, exceptional attention to detail.</li>
<li>Strong experience and outgoing personality in fostering relationships and partnerships with HEI’s, SETA’s etc.</li>
<li>Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.</li>
<li>Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.</li>
<li>Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies.</li>
<li>Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors.</li>
</ul>
<p>Skills and Core Competencies:</p>
<ul>
<li>Project Management.</li>
<li>Leadership and management.</li>
<li>Planning and organising.</li>
<li>Problem solving.</li>
<li>Presentation Skills.</li>
<li>Computer Skills.</li>
<li>Listening Skills.</li>
<li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Making rule based and analytical decision.</li>
<li>Interpersonal Skills.</li>
<li>Strategic leadership and awareness.</li>
<li>Decision making.</li>
<li>Teamwork and collaboration.</li>
<li>Influencing and advising.</li>
<li>Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.</li>
<li>Effective communication (verbal and written).</li>
<li>Information management.</li>
<li>Analytical skills.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Manage and coordinate effective implementation of large-scale high-impact training programmes.</li>
<li>Design, execute, monitor &amp; control the end-to-end implementation of the large-scale projects.</li>
<li>Identify grant opportunities targeted at communities and compile project proposals as per funder guidelines.</li>
<li>Convene project steering committee and submit reports as per funder requirements.</li>
<li>Source project partners to execute project requirements.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships to help achieve business goals and L&amp;D objectives.</li>
<li>Maintain and manage stakeholder relations.</li>
<li>Build professional relationship through engagement and regular communication and feedback with strategic partners.</li>
<li>Establishing project plans, creating project schedules and milestones, and track budgets.</li>
<li>Establish L&amp;D project unit and systems.</li>
<li>Source and appoint service providers for large scale projects.</li>
<li>Identify and execute special L&amp;D projects, e.g. accreditation.</li>
<li>Analysing the various seta sector skills plan to ensure alignment to L&amp;D strategic programmes.</li>
<li>Contribute to the learning and development operations plan.</li>
<li>Manage &amp; devise improvement plans for the skills development element in the SANParks B-BBEE scorecard.</li>
<li>Plan and assess the return on investment for high impact projects programmes considering costs and adhering to budgets.</li>
<li>Implement high impact projects initiatives as outlined in HCM strategy.</li>
<li>Collaborate with m on L&amp;D strategic projects.</li>
<li>Identify learning and development interventions that require development in consultation with relevant stakeholders.</li>
<li>Devise, compile and manage a sustainable L&amp;D high impact project budget, in line with the PFMA and other appropriate legislative documentation.</li>
<li>Manage expenditure in line with approved budgets, and report variances as required.</li>
<li>Sourcing additional support and funding for strategic learning and development interventions.</li>
<li>Monitor financials and assets according to appropriate policies and legislative framework.</li>
<li>Track budgets and negotiate L&amp;D contracts.</li>
<li>Manage the processes which evaluates impact of L&amp;D strategic projects.</li>
<li>Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance learning and development project unit processes.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Please Note</strong></h4>
<p>SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.</p>
<p>No CV’s will be accepted after the closing date. Appointments will be made inaccordance with SANParks employment equity policies.</p>
<p>Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.</p>
<h4><strong>Salary</strong></h4>
<p>R1 115 100.00 – R1 672 650.00 Annual Package</p>
<h3><strong>How To Apply</strong></h3>
<p>Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:</p>
<h4><strong>Documents Required</strong></h4>
<p>A detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications certified within the last 3 months to the following address:</p>
<p>Application will only be completed when you have completed the below steps:</p>
<ol>
<li>Complete the link below:</li>
</ol>
<p><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/yHD73XMLt6" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://forms.office.com/r/yHD73XMLt6</a></p>
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<li>Submit your cv as per below instructions:</li>
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<p>Must be accompanied by a 1-page Cover letter, Detailed CV, certified copies of your ID, Qualifications, and Driver’s License to the below email address:</p>
<p>Use the below reference number on your Subject line:</p>
<p>PM: SL&amp;D0001</p>
<p>Human Capital Division</p>
<p>SA National Parks</p>
<p>PO Box 787</p>
<p>PRETORIA</p>
<p>0001</p>
<p>E-mail: <a href="mailto:recruitments1@sanparks.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">recruitments1@sanparks.org</a></p>
<p>If you do not receive a response from us within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.</p>
<h4><strong>Closing Date</strong></h4>
<p>23 October 2026</p>


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