Protect Wildlife Exciting Job Opportunities at Sanparks in Groenkloof

A challenging vacancy currently exists for four (4) Fusion Centre(Control Room Operator) Position at Addo Elephant National Park.

The key performance areas of the successful candidates would include the following:

1. Monitor organisation security systems- including but not limited to the access control and CCTV systems
2. Receive notifications of security incidents and issues from all organisation personnel
3. Relay notifications of incidents, issues etc. to the appropriate leadership positions
4. Interface with base building guards to coordinate incident responses
5. Dispatch security officers to investigate alarms and respond to incidents, escalate as procedure states and to the best of own judgement
6. Notify emergency services when external response is required; coordinate with security to ensure services have immediate access to the space
7. Monitor the performance of security system elements and report deficiencies to Security Leader and organisation senior personnel
8. Coordinate communication between relevant role-players and stakeholders
9. Track the location and activities of all rangers/field staff assigned to their shift
10. Applies the appropriate professionalism, maturity and tact to manage the incident
11. Adheres to and always promotes organisational policies and procedures
12. Communicates concerns, process improvement ideas or other opportunities for improvement to the team
13. Law enforcement by assisting with the control of visitors as well as staff and the assimilation, interpretation, and dissemination of information.
14. To maintain law, order and discipline to staff members, communities, and guests.
15. To maintain a high standard of administration.
16. Inspection and cleanliness of operations room building and equipment.

Requirements

• A grade 12 certificate/NQF level 4
• 2 Years’ experience as security/law enforcement official
• 1 Year experience of working within a control room environment.
• Psira grade B certificate or equivalent certificate in law enforcement i.e., ranger training,
• Computer Literacy certificate. Advanced computer skills certificate will be an added advantage
• Office Administrative and Record Keeping certificate and experience, will be an added advantage.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills

• A healthy person with high-level mental alertness is required in this position.
• The willingness to be based inside the park.

• A Master of Science, -Sustainable Development, -Environmental Economics, -Environmental Policy or similar as a minimum, with a PhD being as an added advantage.
• 8 – 10 years of experience in conservation planning, sustainable development, land use planning or management, environmental policy, or management in mid to senior management,
• Experience in the management of Protected Areas and a range of stewardship arrangements
• Experience in conservation-compatible land use planning and sector integration, through a range of governance arrangements with state, private and community structures
• Extensive knowledge of Protected Area Management Planning, development of Management Plans and Management effectiveness tracking, reporting and implementation of required interventions
• Experience in private, community and state-managed Contractual and Cooperative arrangements
• Experience in Transfrontier Conservation Areas, UNESCO Man and Biosphere programmes, Catchment Management Agencies and Bioregional Planning will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation, and public participation processes, with a basic knowledge of GIS being an added advantage
• Demonstrated strategic planning and leadership experience
• Demonstrated conflict management skills and experience
• Relationship building and management of multiple and diverse stakeholders, and demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team in a related field
• An ability to innovate, inspire and a passion for achieving conservation and compatible socio-economic outcomes that benefit society and nature
• Extensive experience in mobilising funding, financial management and implementing large complex donor-funded projects and programmes
• Relevant programme & project management experience, including GEF, GIZ and other funding programmes
• Sound organisational, administrative and negotiation skills
• Be fully computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s licence (Code 08)
• Be able to prepare well-presented management and operational reports.
• Risk management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours as well as extensive travelling
• Good communication skills – written & verbal, interpersonal and analytical and technical report writing skills

Incomplete or irrelevant applications will not be considered.
Applications not responded to within 21 days of the closing date must be considered unsuccessful.

• Qualified and unemployed South African youth with an NQF level 6 (National Diploma) qualification in the above-mentioned field of study only, and have not attended any internship programme before.
• Candidates with Driver’s licenses have an added advantage.

If No Response Is Received Before 31 May This Year, Consider It Unsuccessful

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