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A vacancy currently exists for a dynamic, team-oriented, and highly motivated Park Manager for the Knysna Section of the Garden Route National Park.
The successful candidate will be closely involved in the implementation and maintenance of sound administrative and corporate governance systems, policies, and procedures within the various operational units of the Section, reporting to the Regional General Manager of the Garden Route National Park.
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Responsibilities
- Ensuring long-term ecological and economic sustainability of the Section
- Managing the implementation and administration of policies and budget according to operational plans and relevant legislation
- Ensuring that the necessary conservation planning and development takes place to enhance the park's natural, cultural and scenic resources.
- Ensuring that management of the Section is guided by relevant research and monitoring
- Ensuring compliance with legal and policy provisions about the Section
- Ensuring that operational impacts on the environment are avoided or minimised
- Implementing effective Human Resources Management
- Implementing the Socio-Economic Transformation strategy, including the development of mutually beneficial relationships with park users, neighbouring communities, NGO’s, local government and other associated organisations and individuals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation, Tourism Management, or any other related qualification.
- A Postgraduate Degree in a related discipline or an MBA will be an added advantage.
- Six years of related middle management experience.
- Working knowledge of relevant conservation legislation
- Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Sound knowledge of the 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
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