BIODIVERSITY SOCIAL PROJECTS
NATIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK – BSP TOKAI OFFICE, CAPE TOWN
Salary scale: D1 Paterson: R31 724.25 per month Total Cost to Company and depending on experience
The above position is a fixed-term contract terminating 31 March 2018, renewable on mutual agreement and further funding
Key performance areas:
• Draw up Social Development strategic plans and policy documents to guide BSP within the relevant governing frameworks of both the Funding Agencies and SANParks
• Compile Training Centre Business Plans and develop Training Matrices
• Ensure sound financial management according to funder requirements
• Identify, implement and report on social research opportunities and feasibility studies
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders for mutual benefit
• Guide the planning process of all training and social interventions within the BSP unit
• Oversee the implementation of a skills audit within BSP
• Ensure and monitor compliance with Health & Safety requirements associated with social development and Training Centre management
• Ensure the monitoring of Social and Training interventions according to BSP standards
• Manage implementation and administration of policies and budget according to operational plans and relevant legislation
• Implement effective human resources management.
Minimum requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Education or Training or Social, supported by 5 years’ operational experience in planning and implementation of EPWP projects
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• 5 years’ experience in training management
• 5 years’ experience in financial management
• 2 years’ experience in skills development implementation
• 2 years’ experience in human resources management
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Good written and verbal communication, negotiation, project management, conflict resolution and community liaison skills
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours and to travel
• Sound organisational, administrative and negotiation skills
• Valid driver’s licence.
Candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their detailed CV, certified copy of ID and driver’s licence
Closing date: 27 November 2015
If you have not had any response within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Preference will be given to the previously marginalised communities, mainly women and youth. People with disability are encouraged to apply. SANParks subscribes and is committed to the principles of employment equity and equal employment opportunities and appointments will be made in terms of SANParks Employment Equity Policy.
Preference will be given to PDI/HDSA candidates.
SANPARKS reserves the right not to make an appointment.
