Assistant Project Manager

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental conservation organization is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist in managing the Farleigh East Working for Water Project in South Africa. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in Nature Conservation and a minimum of one year of project management experience. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, managing quality, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This full-time role comes with a robust salary on a fixed term contract until March 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Project Management experience.
• Code 8 driver’s license is essential.
• 2 years’ experience in invasive alien plant clearing is essential.
• 2 years’ experience in health and safety management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic and operational planning of the project.
• Ensure compliance to program standards and norms.
• Assist with administrative management.

Skills

Project Management

Quality Management

Financial Management

Training Coordination

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Diploma in Nature Conservation/Forestry or Environmental Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• South African National Parks (SANParks)
  
  

Assistant Project Manager at South African National Parks

• Deadline:
  
  

15 August 2025

• Region:
  
  

Western Cape

• Salary:
  
  

R 24 755.46; Paterson Grade C2

• Type of employment:
  
  

Full time

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for assisting in managing of the Farleigh East Working for Water Project, in the Wilderness sections of the Garden Route National Park.

The position is on a fixed term contract up to 31 March 2027.

Remuneration on C2 Paterson salary scale, Farleigh East on R 24 755.46, staying outside the park.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic and operational planning of the project.
• Coordination and mentoring of EPWP contractors.
• Ensure the management of quality, production and monitoring of task-based operations linked to the project.
• Ensure compliance to program standards/norms and Health and Safety requirements.
• Assist with financial management of the project.
• Ensure database information for the project is maintained and updated.
• Assist with administrative management.
• Asset, stock and stores management.
• Assist and coordinate training and social interventions
• Assist with mapping and data recording for the project linked to activities
• Report on project progress
  
  

SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI/HDSA. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Diploma in Nature Conservation/Forestry or Environmental Management.
• A minimum of 1 year Project Management experience.
• Code 8 driver’s license is essential.
• Computer literacy in MS office packages.
• 2 Years’ Experience in invasive alien plant clearing is essential.
• 2 Years’ Experience in health and safety management and compliance.
  
  

How to apply

Requirements

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Att: Zandile Titi; Address: Farleigh Forest Station; Barrington, Karatar 6580; Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Subject line: Applications_APM Farleigh East

Documents Required

• Updated CV.
• Proof of qualifications acquired plus driver’s license.
• Letters of reference.
  
  

Only interested persons who meet the above stated requirements should apply using the link below:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GfUYHX3s6m?origin=lprLink

Should you not hear from us within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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More about this vacancy

• Date posted:
  
  

05 August 2025

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