A Luxury Private Game Reserve is seeking an experienced Reserve Manager to lead our conservation and management team in maintaining and improving our 12,000 ha reserve. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in conservation management, infrastructure maintenance , and team leadership . If you have a passion for wildlife conservation and a drive for implementing the latest ecological practices, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the management of the reserve’s wildlife, including predator-prey dynamics, game capture, aerial censuses, and alien plant eradication.
- Maintain reserve infrastructure, including electrified fencing, roads, water reticulation, and waste management.
- Lead a team of staff, including performance management, training, and duty roster management.
- Liaise with government departments, neighboring reserves, and conservation organizations.
- Manage the reserve's budget, fleet, and procurement of equipment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in reserve or conservation management.
- B-Tech or M-Tech in Nature Conservation (or equivalent qualification).
- Proven leadership and personnel management experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Arcview is an advantage.
- Experience dealing with multiple shareholders and attending AGMs is a bonus.
Benefits:
- Competitive market-related salary.
- Accommodation, work vehicle, and 5% company-funded provident fund.
- 50% company-funded medical aid.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R55000,00 - R65000,00 per month
Application Questions:
- What is the highest level of education you have completed in the field of Nature Conservation or a related discipline?
- Do you have experience managing large teams, including handling duty rosters, performance evaluations, and staff training?
- Have you worked with GIS software such as Arcview for reserve or environmental management?
- Are you experienced in overseeing wildlife conservation activities such as predator-prey management, aerial game censuses, and alien plant eradication?
- Do you have experience maintaining infrastructure on a game reserve, such as electrified fencing, road networks, and water reticulation systems?
- Have you liaised with government environmental departments or represented a conservation organization?
- Are you willing to relocate to live and work full-time on a remote game reserve based in Bela Bela, Limpopo?
- Do you have experience managing budgets, fleet management, and procurement in a reserve or conservation setting?
- Have you worked with multiple stakeholders, such as shareholders, owners, or commercial operations in a reserve or conservation environment?
Experience:
- reserve or conservation management: 5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
- RSA ID (Required)
Application Deadline: 2024/10/11
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