Project Managers: Business Development X2

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Commerce/ Tourism/Natural Sciences/ Engineering/ Project Management
• Honours Degree will be an added advantage
• 4 – 6 years project management experience, in a tourism environment
• PPP implementation experience
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulation 16 and Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA)
• Computer Literacy
• Project management
• PPP implementation
• Understanding of the tourism and or conservation industry
• Understanding of financial feasibility studies
• Understanding of work-related legislation
• Project Management
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Project management skills
• Financial management skills
• Analytical skills
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Strategic planning
• Computer skills
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork / Collaboration
• Planning and Organizing
• Financial Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Project & Programme Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Computer Literacy

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-feasibility studies of PPP projects and other Business Development Projects as guided by the Strategic Plan for Commercialization.
• Assist in the post-award management of PPP partnerships.
• Consult with the management of SANParks at all relevant stages in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders
• Interrogate the SANParks management plans and other plans to identify the full implications of the PPP for the organization.
• Complete feasibility studies to ensure that the minimum PPP Fee covers SANParks’ costs of managing and fulfilling its obligations
• Develop a PPP agreement management plan for post award management
• Monitor that all the private parties performance standards and obligations and SANParks’ obligations set out in the PPP Agreement are fully complied with
• Clearly specify the performance standards
• Manage projects from inception to the signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure in order to ensure that the project(s) are affordable to SANParks
• Manage the planning and implementation of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) project(s) on behalf of SANParks exercising delegated authority
• Build support among internal and external stakeholders
• Build the relationship between SANParks and the private party ensuring that there is good, ongoing communication
• Proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise opportunities for project success
• precisely the project’s performance standards, value for money objectives and risk allocation expectations
• Manage the procurement and Complete the required documentation and obtain National Treasury Exemption for the implementation of the project
• Draft the project procurement documentation ensuring that the bid Documents reflect implementation of the projects
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA
• Keep records of all documentation, decisions and distribute to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide continuous status updates to the Head: Business Development for purposes of Executive Management and Board reporting

Documents Required

Interested persons who meet the above-stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months)