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- Fuel Attendant
- Systems Administrator
- Field Assistant (Meerkat National Park)
- GEF 6 Programme Coordinator
- Project Manager (Meerkat National Park)
Fuel Attendant
A challenging, permanent vacancy currently exists in the Addo Elephant National Park based at Addo Main Camp to perform the duties of a Fuel Attendant on a daily basis including weekends and public holidays.
Location
Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate
- At least 7 – 12 months experience as a Fuel Attendant.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety.
- Knowledge of Customer Care Principals.
- Basic Accounting Skills and Mathematical skills are essential.
- Previous cash handling skills are essential.
- Good interpersonal skills, communication and listening skills are essential.
- No criminal record (criminal and reference checks will be conducted).
- Proficiency in English and two other languages in the area.
- Candidate should be willing to complete a Practical Exam as part of their interview.
Responsibilities
- Providing a general service at the filling station that includes filling vehicles with fuel and oil and taking payments for all transactions.
- Taking daily fuel pump readings and ensuring that the readings reconcile with actual sales for the day.
- Ensuring that the safety measures at the filling station are always adhered to and in accordance with the relevant legislation.
- Perform basic tasks such as the regular cleaning of the filling station and its surroundings ensuring neatness and hygiene.
- Daily control over fuel and oil stock levels
- Ordering of fuel as per the procurement protocol when fuel levels are low.
- Being polite and attentive when serving customers and preventing mistakes by remembering customers’ requirements.
- Verifying signatures on manual coupons as well as the accuracy of calculations.
- Checking for correctness, faults or problems in equipment and machinery, recording in reports, documents and cash-up documentation.
- Other Ad-hoc duties are not mentioned.
Please Note
- Candidate will be required to source their own accommodation outside the park as there will be no official accommodation made available to the successful candidate.
- Due To Multiple Vacancies Use The Following Reference Number On Your Application In Order To Ensure the Correct Allocation Of CV: Fuel Attendant
- The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B1 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
Salary
R133,505.67 – R180,924.49
Paterson Grade
B1
How To Apply
Applications must be accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
ATT: Human Resource Department
Addo Elephant National Park
PO Box 52
Addo
6105
Fax: 086-7300-793
The application will only be completed when you have applied through the link and have submitted all relevant documents to the following email address: addovacancies@sanparks.org
Closing Date
10 May 2024
Systems Administrator
SANParks requires the services of a Systems Administrator in the Information and Technology department. This position will be based in the Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.
Location
GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)
Requirements
- Be in possession of a BSc or B-Com Computer Science
- 1 – 3 years’ experience as a System Support Engineer.
- Knowledge of Advance Computer Literacy
- Knowledge of System development life cycle
- Decision-making, resoluteness and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the ongoing administration of the CR AND CPM and associated applicants.
- Provide a 24-hour support service to end users.
- Manage projects related to CR and PMS and associated applications.
- Provide specialised advice from CR and PMS and associated applications on a continuous basis to management.
- Ensure that the end users of CR and PMS are informed on tourism related matters.
- Interface between users and the software development team to identify and resolve system defects.
- Jointly with the IT and development teams, roll out new software and ensure rapid solutions to system-related issues.
Salary
R323,602.76 – R528,557.72
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Nomawethu Dudumashe
Human Capital Division
- Email: Nomawethu.Dudumashe@sanparks.org
- Postal Address: PO Box 787 Pretoria 0001
Documents Required
Interested persons who meet the above-stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within a 3-month period).
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Closing Date
14 May 2024
Field Assistant (Meerkat National Park)
A position for a Field Assistant on a fixed-term contract up to the end of March 2027 (renewable on mutual agreement) is available at Meerkat National Park. The Salary is on a B4 band, R 11 260.24 Salary + R 2 310.58 housing as the incumbent will be staying outside the Park.
Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate / Senior Certificate
- Code 10 driver’s license with PrDP
- Computer Literacy in MS Office
- 2 Years’ experience with contracting teams/management of personnel
- Valid Health & Safety Certificate
- Experience in rehabilitation techniques and invasive alien plant clearing is essential for this position
Responsibilities
- Assist with project-related planning
- Assist with the management and mentoring of EPWP contract
- Ensure the management of quality, production and monitoring of task-based operations linked to the project
- Ensure compliance with program standards/norms and Health and Safety requirements
- Assist with mapping and data recording for the project linked to activities
- Assist with administrative tasks
- Report on project progress
- Communicate and liaise with relevant stakeholders
Paterson Grade
B4
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Claudia Malgas
- Email: claudia.malgas@sanparks.org
- Telephone: 053 382 3011
- Postal Address: 9 Joppie Vermeulen Street, Carnarvon 8925
Documents Required
Interested parties are requested to send the following:
- Updated CV
- Proof of qualifications acquired plus a driver’s license
- Subject line: PM-Meerkat N Park
Closing Date
20 May 2024
GEF 6 Programme Coordinator
(Fixed-Term Contract of 2 Years)
There is a fixed-term contract position of GEF 6 Programme Coordinator, at the Kruger National Park. The position will be stationed at the KNP Phalaborwa Office. The successful candidate will be reporting to the General Manager: Regional Integration, KNP.
Purpose of the Job:
To oversee the coordination of the GEF 6 Programme within the Greater Kruger Footprint. The GEF 6 programme is a partnership programme, which seeks to reduce illegal wildlife crime, whilst supporting community governance and livelihood interventions in three community clusters bordering the KNP.
Location
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Environmental / Natural resource management/community development or a similar post-graduate tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in conservation area management and stewardship arrangements. Knowledge of wildlife crime and how it impacts the relationship between local communities and protected areas.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in project coordination. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders and experience in conservation projects liaison with local communities, and implementation within rural contexts.
- Conflict Resolution Management.
- Stakeholder Relationship Management.
- Financial management.
- Ability to speak, read and write English.
- A valid South African resident status.
- Computer literacy in MS Office.
- Good report writing and presentation skills.
- The successful candidate should be an excellent communicator and should be able to facilitate the identification of stakeholder needs and develop effective responses.
- A background in dealing with rural and agricultural farming communities would be advantageous.
- A valid driver’s license (Code EB) accompanied by a willingness and ability to travel (note: own vehicle required).
Recommendations:
- Strategic thinker.
- Be self-motivated and show initiative.
- Preference will be given to candidates from the Greater Kruger area.
Responsibilities
- Project management: ensure quality coordination, administration, and delivery of Programme activities.
- Stakeholder relationships: develop, strengthen, and/or coordinate actions around the GEF 6 Workplan activities through multi-stakeholder arrangements. This includes engagement with a range of project and government sectors, local community structures, Municipal structures, research institutions, and NGO partners.
- Environmental monitor programme: provide support to the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the KNP Integrated Fence Initiative.
- Stewardship incentives: provide strategic support to the stewardship programme incentives linked to partner projects within the GEF 6 sites.
- Livelihood opportunities: provide support to the GEF 6 programme in identifying livelihood opportunities, and the associated project support to identified initiatives.
- Human capital management: oversee the Management of the Fence Stewardship Supervisors.
- Training and learning: provide support to GEF 6 training and learning activities.
- Complementary funding programmes: provide strategic guidance for complementary outcomes linked to partner programmes, seeking to reduce wildlife crime, improve conservation-compatible livelihoods, and strengthen youth champion networks.
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning: maintain effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning system, supported by the GEF 6 partner arrangements. This also includes sharing lessons learned from the three GEF 6 cluster areas and at a national level, for replication and scale-up.
Please Note
- NB. It should be noted that the positions are externally funded.
- The position is expected to stay outside the Park since there is no accommodation, hence the package is inclusive of housing allowance.
- Total Cost To Company Package: R28, 354.91 (incl. Car Allowance) per month. In addition, the Incumbent will be paid Cell Phone Allowance amounting to R600.00 per month.
- SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI)/ Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA)
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Mr Mixo Mashaba
Human Capital Management
- Email: mixo.mashaba@sanparks.org
- Telephone: (013) 735 4047
- Postal Address: Private Bag x402, Skukuza, 1350
Documents Required
To apply please provide a cover letter motivating why you should be considered for this position together with a detailed CV and certified copies of certificates/qualifications, ID and driver’s license, with current email addresses and telephone numbers of three references.
Closing Date
20 May 2024
Project Manager (Meerkat National Park)
A position for a Project Manager on a fixed-term contract up to 31 March 2027 (renewable on mutual agreement) is available at Meerkat National Park. This position is on a C4 Paterson Salary Band total remuneration package of R 28 170.40 per month as the incumbent will stay outside the Park. The incumbent will also receive a Tool of Trade allowance of 4 529.68 (must be suitable 4×2 vehicle) pending approval as per SANParks Delegation Framework.
Requirements
- National Diploma in Conservation or Environmental Management/Environmental Science
- Minimum of 2 years of proven project management experience
- 2 to 3 years of experience in rehabilitation techniques is essential for this position and or
- 2 to 3 years of experience in invasive alien plant clearing is essential for this position
- 2 to 3 years of experience in health and safety management and compliance
- Computer literacy in MS Office packages
- Code 08 driver’s license
- Fluent in Afrikaans
Responsibilities
- Operational planning and assist with strategic planning for the project
- Managing of the projects according to organisational standards
- Managing human resources and logistics within the project
- Management of administrative and financial processes of the project
- Communication and liaison with stakeholders
- Compilation of weekly and monthly reports
- Monthly SHEQ compliance and reporting
- Conduct self-assessments and prepare project audits
- Ensure mapping and data recording for the project linked to activities
- Ensure all relevant data is captured for the project
Paterson Grade
C4
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Claudia Malgas
- Email: claudia.malgas@sanparks.org
- Telephone: 053 382 3011
- Postal Address: 9 Joppie Vermeulen Street, Carnarvon 8925
Documents Required
Interested parties are requested to send the following:
- Updated CV
- Proof of qualifications acquired plus driver’s license, certified not older than 3 months
- List the last 3 work references
- Subject line: PM-Meerkat N Park
Closing Date
20 May 2024
All the best with your applications.