Project Manager: Business Development (Cape Regional Office)

South African National Parks is one of the world's leading conservation and scientific research bodies and a leading proponent of maintaining the indigenous natural environment. South African National Parks, (SANParks), manages a system of parks which represents the indigenous fauna, flora, landscapes and associated cultural heritage of the country. Of all the national parks, most have overnight tourist facilities, with an unrivalled variety of accommodation in arid, coastal, mountain and bushveld habitats. National parks offer visitors an unparalleled diversity of adventure tourism opportunities including game viewing, bush walks, canoeing and exposure to cultural and historical experiences. Conferences can also be organised in many of the parks. The national parks are: Addo Elephant, Agulhas, Augrabies, Bontebok, Camdeboo, Garden Route, Golden Gate, Karoo, Kgalagadi, Kruger, Mapungubwe, Marakele, Mokala, Mountain Zebra, Namaqua, Table Mountain,Tankwa Karoo, West Coast and |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld. The Organisation requires the services of the Project Manager: Business Development in the Tourism and Marketing Division. This position will be based in the at Cape Regional Office, Rondebosch. Requirements Be in possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Commerce/ Tourism/ Natural Science or Project Management (NQF level 7). Honours degree with any of the above qualifications will be an added advantage. Must have 4 years of Project management experience. Experience in managing major PPP projects will be desirable. Experience in contract Management and Service Level agreements of Public Private Partnership Projects. Knowledge of Treasury Regulation 16 and Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA). Computer Literacy. An understanding of Project management and Public Private Partnership Projects PPP implementation. Understanding of the tourism and or conservation industry. Understanding of financial feasibility studies. Understanding of work-related legislation. Knowledge of Contract Management and Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management. Communication skills (written and verbal). Project management skills. Financial management skills. Analytical skills. Negotiation and conflict management skills. Strategic planning. Diversity and change management. Responsibilities Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix. 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. Manage Project risks through an appropriate risk matrix. 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 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. 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 precisely the project's performance standards, value for money objectives and risk allocation expectations. Manage the procurement and 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. Salary R866 250.00 - R1 299 375.00 Annual Package Closing Date 06 July 2026