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Project manager: biodiversity economy Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at Hashtag Nonprofit NPC

Title: Project manager: biodiversity economy

Company: Hashtag Nonprofit NPC

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

  • South African National Parks (SANParks)

Project manager: biodiversity economy at South African National Parks

  • Deadline:

24 March 2026

  • Region:

Pretoria

  • Salary:

R1 270 080.00 – R 1 905 120.00 Per Annum

  • Type of employment:

Full time

Job Description

The Organisation requires the services of a Project Manager: Biodiversity Economy in the Biodiversity Division on a 5 years fixed-term contract. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic plans to promote biodiversity economy initiatives, aligning with SANParks’ Vision 2040 and the National Biodiversity Economy Strategy (NBES).
  • Support sustainable livelihoods and economic development through biodiversity-based economic activities.
  • Facilitate the creation of employment opportunities in the implementation of biodiversity economy.
  • Mainstream biodiversity conservation and sustainable use into economic
  • Development planning and decision-making.
  • Ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from biodiversity.
  • Foster partnerships with stakeholders, including government, private sector, traditional leadership, local communities and NGOs to drive biodiversity economy growth.
  • Identify and develop business opportunities that support biodiversity.
  • Conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
  • Manage and report on overall financials and progress for the position and the relevant biodiversity economy programmes.
  • Produce monthly and quarterly reports. This includes steering committee and task team meetings.
  • Oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are implemented on time, within budget, and to desired outcomes.
  • Track project progress against planned objectives and identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop and implement project plans to promote biodiversity-based economic activities.
  • Periodically assess the effectiveness of interventions and strategies.
  • Measure the impact of projects and programmes.
  • Manage and mentor a team of professionals to achieve departmental goals.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations, including the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act and National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act.

Qualifications And Requirements

  • NQF level 9 in Environmental Science, Economics, or related field.
  • Certification in Project Management.
  • Must have 7- 10 years’ experience in biodiversity economy, sustainable development, or related field.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • White Paper on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa’s Biodiversity.
  • National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act.
  • National Biodiversity Economy Strategy.
  • SANParks Resource Use Policy.
  • SANParks Wildlife Economy Programme.
  • Biodiversity Economy Operation Phakisa.
  • Ocean Economy Operation Phakisa.
  • Resource economics.
  • Community Facilitation/Education.
  • Knowledge of biodiversity economy principles, including wildlife economy, ocean economy, bioprospecting, and restoration economy.
  • Experience in managing projects and teams.
  • Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government, private sector, and local communities.
  • Team leadership.
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Systems thinking.
  • Financial management skills.
  • Stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Monitoring and evaluation skills.
  • Adaptability and cultural sensitivity.
  • Diplomacy and conflict management skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Planning and organising skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Excellent communication, listening and presentation skills.
  • Fluency in local languages.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Understanding of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use principles.
  • Ability to interpret and apply policies.
  • Effective Communication.
  • Financial management skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Planning and organising skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Project management.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to people with disabilities.

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

How to apply

Requirements

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past 6 months) to the following address:

  • Human Resources Division, SA National Parks, PO Box 787, PRETORIA 0001
  • Fax: 086 295 4078
  • E-mail: [email protected]

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Closing Date, 24 March 2026.

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  • Date posted:

06 March 2026

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