Departmental Administrator

South African National Parks (SANParks)

Departmental Administrator at South African National Parks

Deadline:

05 February 2026

Region:

Mpumalanga

Salary:

R369 915.00 R443 887.00 Paterson Grade C2

Type of employment:

Full time

Job Description

Are you passionate about nature, conservation, and making a real impact? Kruger National Park, South Africas iconic wilderness, is calling! Were looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our vibrant team and help shape the future of one of the worlds most celebrated national parks. If youre ready to work where adventure meets purpose, apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

SANParks requires the services of a Departmental Administrator based in the Kruger National Park (KNP Skukuza) to contribute and serve under the Communications Management.

Roles and Responsibilities

To arrange meetings and other events for the General Manager: Communication (Kruger National Park)
To coordinate multiple diaries.
Respond to inquiries regarding reports.
Ensure all activities comply with internal and external policies, procedures, and regulations as per organisational requirements.
To coordinate travel arrangements.
To take minutes as and when required.
Engage stakeholders through clear and compelling presentations.
To ensure proper filing of all documentation and dissemination of information.
Perform data cleaning and validation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
To coordinate maintenance requirements relevant to the work environment.
To monitor budgets, reconcile and report items of concern.
Identify areas for improvement in service delivery, customer experience, and overall operational efficiency.
To perform financial, procurement, HCM and other office administrative functions.
To act as a host as and when required.

Qualifications And Requirements

Be in possession of a National Diploma in Admin /Secretarial/ Office Management or equivalent.
Must have 3 years experience in administrative / secretarial support to Executives.
Knowledge of drafting minutes.
Computer literacy
Knowledge of manual and electronic filing systems.
Diary management
Basic understanding of the Public Finance Management act (PFMA).
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Planning and organising skills.
Listening skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Coordination skills.
Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.

How to apply

Qualifications

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a covering letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified with the past 3 months) to the following address:

Human Capital Management Division, ATT: Ms. Dudu Mkansi, Private Bag x 402, Skukuza 1350, Tel no: (013) 735-4381

E-mail: jobapplications7@sanparks.org

If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

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