Assistant Manager jobs in South Africa

South African National Parks (SANParks) invites applications for a Fixed Term Contract position for 5 (five) years from suitably qualified and experienced persons to manage and coordinate SANParks Infrastructure Portfolio.

This position will report to the Managing Executive: Parks for the management of the infrastructure & green energy programmes for Parks Division as well as ensuring compliance with legislation and reporting requirements through the development of the relevant infrastructure policies, Standard Operating Procedures and plans for the organisation.

Location: GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)

• Minimum required of NQF level 8 qualification in any of the Built Environment disciplines (Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or Project Management).
• Registration with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Manager / Civil Engineer / Quantity Surveyor / Architect is a requirement.
• Seven to Ten years of infrastructure management experience, including relevant programme and project management in the built environment on a strategic and organisational level.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Framework for Infrastructure Delivery Procurement Management, and other relevant legislation.
• Experience in policy and infrastructure planning.
• A valid Code EB driver's license and Microsoft Office software competency.

• Coordinate strategic planning of SANParks Infrastructure Portfolio for maintenance, recapitalisation and new developments.
• Implement requirements of Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM) and Infrastructure Reporting Model (IRM) for SANParks.
• Manage Parks Division Technical Services and Infrastructure Unit (Project Management Unit).
• Programme management of Infrastructure- & Green Energy Programmes for SANParks.
• Programme planning and implementation over the MTEF and Annual Budget timeframes.
• Development of project proposals, business plans and project implementation plans.
• Financial and budget management inclusive of audits and reporting.
• Strategic procurement management and form of contract development.
• Administration and data management to meet reporting requirements.
• Preparation of reports to management and funders.
• Liaison with funders and role-playerspile policies and Standard Operating Procedures for capital and maintenance process.

Benefits The allowances and benefits are as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks. Paterson GradeE. The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive cost to company salary, pitched at Grade E1.

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

• Documents Required: interested candidates who meet the above stated minimum qualification and experience should apply using the link and e-mail their detailed application letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae, letters of recommendation and certified copies of their qualifications with the subject heading : "General Manager : Infrastructure" to : OR Curriculum Vitae, and certified copies of qualifications and ID document to : South African National Parks Human Capital Manager P O Box PRETORIA
• For attention : Gift Thaoge Tel : Email : (please quote the name of the position applying for on the subject line) If you do not receive any response from us within 21 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Closing Date 14 November