Manager: Supply Chain Management

• South African National Parks (SANParks)

Manager: Supply Chain Management at South African National Parks

• Deadline:

12 December 2025

• Region:

Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga

• Salary:

R866 250,00 – R1, ; Paterson Grade D3

• Type of employment:

Full time

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

SANParks requires the services of a Manager: Supply Chain Management based in the Kruger National Park (KNP – Skukuza) to oversee and drive the SCM team under Finance & SCM Management.

The ideal Candidate for the role will have experience in leading and managing a wide range of SCM operations in Finance and SCM Management, both at Operational and strategic levels in a similar entity.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end supply chain management processes.
• Developing and enforcing policies and procedures to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective supply chain management processes.
• Tracking and analysing key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the supply chain.
• Identifying potential risks within the supply chain and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Working closely with other departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for supply chain activities.
• Ensuring all supply chain activities complies with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Reviewing and developing high-level procurement strategies.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Commerce
• Professional certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) can be beneficial.
• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain management with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role working in or within public sector organisation.
• Ability to develop and implement effective supply chain strategies that align with good organisational goals.
• Understanding of procurement policies and compliance requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain management processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimise supply chain management operations.
• Strong leadership skills to manage teams, projects, and cross functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with various stakeholders, including officials, suppliers and team members.
• Experience in managing relationships with suppliers and negotiating contracts.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial aspects of supply chain management operations.
• Commitment to driving continuous improvement and efficiency in supply chain management processes.

Please Note

• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• The position will be filled in line with the Employment Equity Targets for KNP.
• Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

How to apply

Qualifications
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by Detailed CVs as well as recently certified copies of all qualifications to the following:

Human Capital Management, Att: Human Capital Management

Private Bag X402, Skukuza 1350

Tel:

E-mail:

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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More about this vacancy

• Date posted:

18 November 2025

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