Local recruitment: Project Manager (Working for Water and Working for Ecosystems Projects)

South African National Parks

Northern Cape, South Africa 🇿🇦

A challenging vacancy currently exists for a Project Manager at Tankwa-Karoo National Park. It is isolated with the closest settlement and shops 130 km from the Park. The area is sparsely populated and interested applicants must be prepared for living in isolation. Therefore, candidates should familiarise themselves with the living and working conditions before applying.

Location

TANKWA KAROO NATIONAL PARK

Requirements

  • National Diploma in Conservation or Environmental Management/Environmental Science
  • Minimum of 2 years of proven project management experience
  • 2-3 Years’s experience in rehabilitation techniques is essential for this position and or
  • 2-3 Years’s experience in invasive alien plant clearing is essential for this position
  • 2-3 Years’ 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 projects
  • Managing the projects according to organisational standards
  • Managing human resources and logistics within the projects
  • Management of administrative and financial processes of the projects
  • 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 projects linked to activities
  • Ensure all relevant data is captured for the projects

Please Note

  • The above position is a fixed-term contract position up to 31 March 2027, renewable on mutual agreement. This position is on a C4 Paterson Salary Band total remuneration package of R 23 434.63 per month as the incumbent will stay inside the Park.  No Tool of Trade allowance, as a project vehicle will be made available for work purposes.

Paterson Grade

C4

How To Apply

Interested persons who meet the stated requirements must apply using the following link:
https://forms.office.com/r/t4n6waRMxZ

Supporting documents such as Detailed CV, Certified copies of qualifications, Drivers licence and ID (certified within the past 3 months), reference letters and other relevant documents must be emailed to karen.engelbrecht@sanparks.org using reference BSP PM Tankwa in the subject line.

Applications that do not comply with the above, should be regarded as unsuccessful.

For enquiries contact: Karen Engelbrecht on 072 394 9766

Closing Date

15 June 2024


POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

LANGUAGE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development