Managing Executive Parks Division (Fixed Term Contract)

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Commerce / Business Management / Conservation/ Science / Tourism.
• Senior management experience in a relevant field for a period of at least 10 to 12 years of which 7 years at Executive Management level.
• Park Management Experience.
• Financial Management and Commercial skills.
• A sound understanding of legislative framework including corporate governance.
• Ability to manage diversity within a complex environment
• Knowledge of the Conservation and Tourism industry.
• Strategic planning and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage and operate in a matrix environment.
• Good communication, Networking and Stakeholder Relationship Building skills.
• People management and Coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the Parks Divisional functional strategy aligned with the overall organizational strategy.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Business Plan to deliver on strategic objectives.
• Ensure business efficiency and optimize commercial opportunities.
• Provide leadership, development, and management of human capital to build a high performance culture.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders for mutual benefit.
• Drive customer-centric service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Champion effective change management, transformation, and innovation.
• Promote sound corporate governance and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Enhance Tourism products and commercialization.
• Effective management of Infrastructure and facilities maintenance and management.
• Ensure effective management of environmental crime.
• Enhance and effective financial management within Public Finance Management Framework.
• Effective Management of all support functions.

Documents Required

A cover letter, detailed Curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months)