2005/2006 - SANParks

2006South African National Parkswas agreed upon and relevant electronic systems are presently beinginvestigated and scheduled to be completed in the next fi nancial year.Assessment CentreAn Assessment Centre has been implemented for SANParks. In linewith the Business Plan for SANParks, the purpose of the assessmentcentre is to assess employees for managerial development purpose.In addition, the aim is to assess candidates for appointments at thePatterson Band D- to F-level. At year end 86 employees and candidateshad been assessed.Coaching and MentoringA South African National Parks Leadership Development Initiative(SLDI) was started in December 2005 targeting specifi c employees onsupervisory and management levels. A signifi cant intervention aimed atthe development of leadership in the organisation is the initiation of aprocess to develop guiding and mentorship skills for both the organisation’sExecutive Management Team and the SLDI participants.OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS)In June 2005 a Corporate Manager: Occupational Health and Safetywas appointed. After several fact-fi nding visits to the parks, a FivePoint Plan was introduced so as to address the basic requirements ofthe OHS legislation and this plan was rolled out during September toOctober 2005.Training on a newly developed Risk Assessment methodology andAccident investigation format took place during November - December2005. The Legal audit and Medical surveillance is also planned to startduring the next fi nancial year. The need for training in terms of Health andSafety matters was noted and training will be conducted as and whenthe need arises. The need to appoint safety offi cers in various clusterswas also identifi ed and this will ensure continuity.33