Reserve/Conservation Manager

October 8, 2024

The Good Human

Warmbaths

FULL TIME & OTHER

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: R55 000,00 - R65 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):

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?

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