General Manager: Strategic Finance

NQF Level 8 in Finance Management, Economics, Business Management. NQF level 9 MBA will serve as an added advantage. 8 – 10 years of experience in financial strategy, implementing financial sustainability initiatives. Experience working with senior stakeholders. Experience in both non-profit and/or corporate financial strategy. Understanding of financial sustainability frameworks. Understanding of the tourism and conservation industry. Knowledge of with regulatory developments and sustainable finance instruments. Knowledge of South Africa’s public finance and environmental policies. Project Management. Financial, Governance and Risk Management. Understanding of financial analysis, materiality assessments, and integration of ESG factors into investment decisions. Knowledge of policies and procedures. Administrative requirements. Knowledge of organisations ethics, vision and mission. Organisation Knowledge. Mega-Living Landscapes strategy. Computer skills. Strategic thinking. Planning, reporting, data analytics skills. Effective communication. Interpersonal Skills. Analysing Skills. Financial skills. Problem Solving. Leadership skills. Effective communication. Problem solving. Analytical thinking. Decision-making. Leadership and stakeholder management. Financial Management. Planning and organizing. Managing Risk. Interpersonal Skills. Advanced computer skills.

Ensure that all five pillars of the FSS (Revenue Generation, Operational Efficiency, Sustainable Investing, Mobilising/Diversifying Funding, Alternative Funding) are implemented in a coordinated manner. Develop a comprehensive FSS implementation plan, outlining timelines, responsibilities, resource requirements, and key milestones to ensure coordinated execution across all divisions. Track progress on key initiatives across divisions, identifying bottlenecks, overlaps, and gaps. Develop and maintain a central dashboard/reporting mechanism for FSS operationalisation, providing real-time insights to the CFO and executive team. Facilitate cross-divisional alignment and prioritisation of FSS initiatives to achieve Vision 2040 outcomes and MLL priorities. Establish governance structures for oversight of FSS initiatives. Define and track KPls that measure the impact of FSS initiatives. Monitor performance, financial risks, and investment outcomes. Provide regular strategic reports and recommendations to the CFO, Exco and Board. Liaise with internal divisions and external partners to maintain FSS alignment. Represent SANParks in strategic forums relevant to the implementation of the FSS. Ensure operationalisation of FSS contributes to Vision 2040, MLLs, and institutional priorities. Advise on organisational resource allocation and long-term financial resilience. Identify opportunities for innovative funding mechanisms, partnerships, and investment models. Support divisions in building capacity and knowledge required to implement the initiatives in the FSS.

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