Socio-Economic Transformation Officer needed at South African National Parks
Job title : Socio-Economic Transformation Officer
Job Location : Eastern Cape,
Deadline : May 12, 2024
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Requirements
- A National Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification.
- At least three (3) years in environmental awareness and training and two (2) years experience in management.
- Admin and report writing and financial management.
- Experience in community facilitation will serve as an added advantage.
- Ability to communicate in more than one language. Proficiency in isiXhosa and Afrikaans will serve as an added advantage.
- Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
- Good communication, interpersonal, project management and negotiation skills.
- A driver’s licence (code 8)
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the SET Regional Manager
- Facilitating the establishment of environmental awareness programmes in neighbouring community schools and with visiting interest groups inside the park.
- Monitor and support environmental awareness programmes in the business unit.
- Promotion of SANParks’ image to the park’s internal and external clients.
- Liaising with community-based interest groups and NGOs.
- Building and maintaining a sound relationship between the park and its neighbouring communities
- Facilitating the creation and maintenance of community-based socio-economic development projects
- Facilitate the cultural and indigenous knowledge programmes in the business unit
- Identify research needs in all KPAs.
- Co-ordinate and support Corporate Social Investment – and Wildlife Economy Projects
- Implementing the Socio-Economic Transformation Strategy
- Engage effectively in community-based conservation projects and programmes e.g. People and Parks Programme with DFFE
Please Note
- Due to multiple vacancies use the following reference number on your application in order to ensure the correct allocation of your CV: Socio-Economic Transformation Officer
- The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive cost to company salary, based on the scale of a position with a Paterson C4 job grade, allowances, and benefits as specified in the HR tariff document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
- Appointment will be in accordance with EE targets plan.
Applications must be accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID and relevant qualifications to be submitted to the following address:
- Attention: Ilze Jonker
- Human Resource Department
- Addo Elephant National Park
- PO Box 52, Addo, 6105
- Email: [email protected]
How To Apply
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