Manager: Executive Support

Sanparks; Pretoria; In loco; ZAR 944.000 - 1.180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SANParks is seeking a Manager: Executive Support to provide strategic support to the Head of Department in Governance, Risk and Compliance. The role is based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria, focusing on coordinating divisional planning, reporting, and executive operations.

The successful candidate will oversee administrative workflows, compile reports, and manage information flow within the office. A strong background in budget management and regulatory knowledge is essential, with a

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management or related field required.
• Postgraduate degree (NQF8) in a related field desirable.
• 5–7 years of experience in business performance management.
• 3–5 years of experience in budget management and financial reporting.

Mansioni

• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of the division's annual and quarterly operational business plans.
• Coordinate administrative operations and workflow, including reports, correspondence, presentations, and guidelines.
• Ensure divisional planning and reporting comply with timelines and standards.
• Coordinate logistics, meeting schedules, and executive events.
• Establish and implement an effective administrative function in the office of the Managing Executive.

Conoscenze

Planning and organising

Attention to detail

Stress management

Proficient in computer applications

Relationship-building

Formazione

Bachelor's degree (NQF7) in Business Administration/Public Administration/Financial Management or related field

Postgraduate degree (NQF8) desirable

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

The Organisation requires the services of a Manager: Executive Support in the Governance, Risk and Compliance division. The successful candidate will provide strategic support and coordination in the office of the Head of Department, in the implementation of highly responsive, effective, and professional operations. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Location

Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• Be in possession of a Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management or related field.
• A postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management or a related field will be desirable.
• Should have 5 - 7 years of experience in business performance management.
• Should have 3 - 5 years of experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• Proven ability in planning, organising, resource allocation, and coordinating.
• Have thorough knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• An understanding of regulatory frameworks, i.e., PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SANParks policies and procedures and Public Sector Frameworks.
• A proven track record of working in the conservation and/or travel and tourism environment is ideal but not mandatory.
• Experience in annual and quarterly business performance and/or administration reporting.
• Financial Management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative office procedures and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Contract and project management knowledge.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Stress management skills.
• Proficient in computer applications.
• Planning and organising skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the effective and efficient implementation and monitoring of the division's quarterly and annual operational business plans.
• Coordinate the administrative operations and workflow, including composing a variety of reports, correspondence, presentations, guidelines, or related material.
• Ensure divisional planning and reporting comply with organisational timelines and standards.
• Coordinate logistics, meeting schedules, work sessions, briefings, and other executive events.
• Establish and implement an effective administrative function and related programmes in the office of the Managing Executive.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of divisional policies and procedures, which are informed by appropriate legal frameworks and comply with the organisation's strategic business requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and management of information flow, including proactive liaison with senior management in delivering this strategic support function.
• Oversee the coordination of logistics and schedules for various meetings, work sessions, briefings, and other events and programmes for the Managing Executive's office.
• Ensure adherence to administrative office procedures and administrative management systems.
• Ensure accurate agenda setting and follow up on action items.
• Coordinate annual budgetary and monitor monthly divisional finances, ensuring cost control measures vis-to-vis variance reporting.
• Provide strategic support in the effective communication of and information sharing on divisional-related matters.
• Oversee coordination of the performance management for the division and ensure adherence to timelines and timeous submissions.
• Coordinate divisional planning and reporting, ensuring compliance with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
• Oversee information management and proactive liaison with senior management to deliver strategic support.
• Ensure effective internal communication and information sharing on divisional matters.
• Provide strategic support for stakeholder engagement and relationship building.

Please Note

If you do not receive a response within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Appointments will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity policies.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.

Annual Package: R943 635.00 - R1 179 570.00