General Manager/warden Limpopo

1 month ago

Limpopo, South Africa HotelJobs.co.za Full time

**Exciting Opportunity for a General Manager/Warden**

**Position**: General Manager/Warden **Location**: Limpopo

**Role Overview**

To work closely with the board in executing the company 25/26 strategy and ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Game Reserve, such that it sustains its reputation as the premier private nature reserve in South Africa. Success will be measured by the delivery of plans versus budget, by maintaining the high standard of conservation management of the Olifants environment, by the productivity and motivation of the management/staff team, the controls by management to operate within their budgets, maintain an efficient process of the financial administration requirements and most importantly, by the satisfaction of members based upon their visit experiences and interactions with company personnel.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead and motivate a productive management team and workforce through good leadership and management practices in line with company and labour policies.
- Sustained focus on conservation management for both fauna and flora including active alien plant removal, and culling, rescuing, relocating or euthanizing animals when necessary.
- Ensure well-maintained facilities & infrastructure (roads, water, electricity, clubhouse, workshop, office, parking areas, airstrip, picnic sites, hides, staff facilities, machinery, and vehicles), supervision of new infrastructure projects, and proactive environmental housekeeping across the reserve.
- Service and maintain member’s houses at the required standard, including implementing 3-monthly fire break skoffels (as required by insurance).
- Carefully monitor building/renovation projects to ensure compliance/standards.
- Foster a strong member interface, regular member communications (Bi-monthly newsletters), a strong hospitality/service orientation, and implementation/policing of company policies and regulations.
- Develop a clear strategy and plan to support the upliftment of neighbouring communities via the company Outreach Trust and other means.
- Provide efficient and effective administration services in respect of employees, members, suppliers, and other parties, including the sale of units/shares, collection of entrance levies, cancellation and issue of share certificates, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our finances and accounting system.
- Ensure awareness of and compliance with external laws/regulations governing our operations, including compliance with reserve/APNR/GLTFCA requirements, and appropriate engagement on regional affairs.
- Foster a strong and cooperative relationship with the Game Reserve.
- Monitor shop sales and perform monthly stock takes.
- Ensure the staff living quarters are maintained to the required standards.
- Develop strategic relationships within the Nature Reserve Association, governmental, municipal and wildlife organizations, and with neighbours and key communities.
- Maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of our security operations.
- Align with the BNRA protocols including African Parks rhino holding facilities; to gain knowledge of the reserve protocols to comply with the Open System requirements.
- Regular inspection and maintenance of the company assets and enhance member service assets.
- Deliver projects per plan on spec, on time and on budget, including Project Forest (preserving trophy trees); Project Rhino (dehorning rhino population); workshop area rehabilitation; new cottage build; staff village fence and ensuring the staff living quarters are maintained to the required standards.

**Qualifications**
- Some tertiary education preferred but not essential.
- Conservation-related certification/diploma/degree.
- Hospitality certification/diploma/degree.
- Advanced Weapons Handling/Professional Hunter.
- Business Management certification/diploma/degree.

**Experience**
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in conservation management (flora, fauna, landscape).
- Team management and leadership roles.
- Administration, Lodge management.
- Preparation and Budget management.
- Financial/accounting controls.
- Supervision of maintenance/building function/projects.
- Security/AP exposure.
- Roads maintenance.
- Labour relations, union negotiations & applicable labour law.
- Protected Areas/GLTFCA regulatory framework.
- Companies Act and Share Block regulations.
- Basic First Aid.
- Social Media interaction and website management.

**Competencies**
- Broad bushveld knowledge.
- Motivates and drives team performance.
- A strong service orientation.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Financial and accounting literacy.
- Budgeting and budget control.
- Negotiating skills.
- Computer literacy and social media management.
- Numeracy skills.
- Reporting/report writing.

**Personal Attributes**
- Presence.
- Personable with excellent social skills.
- A strong service orientation.
- Diligent with a can-do attitude.
- Hands-o

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