Wildlife Reserve Operations Manager

2 months ago


Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa TalentLink Full time

Job Title: Reserve Manager

Location: Limpopo

Job Overview: TalentLink seeks a skilled Reserve Manager to oversee the management and implementation of tasks related to reserve maintenance, ecological services, and personnel management within a private game reserve. This role requires extensive monitoring and adaptive management processes to ensure the sustainability and conservation of wildlife and plant species.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Reserve Management:
    • Conservation of flora and fauna
    • Management of animal population dynamics
    • Implementation of supplement feeding programs for large herbivores
    • Development and oversight of security and anti-poaching programs
    • Coordination of education initiatives and aerial game censuses
    • Management of animal well-being and alien plant eradication
    • Supervision of controlled burning and sustainable water resource use
    • Liaison with relevant governmental and non-governmental stakeholders
  2. Reserve Maintenance:
    • Management of perimeter fencing, road networks, and water reticulation
    • Oversight of waste management systems
  3. Personnel Management:
    • Staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations
    • Management of staff rosters and well-being
    • Implementation of disciplinary actions and incentives
  4. Administration:
    • Compilation and management of the annual reserve budget
    • Preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports
    • Fleet management and procurement of operational equipment
  5. Estate Management:
    • Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and commercial operations is essential
    • Participation in meetings and presentations as needed

Candidate Profile:

  • Self-motivated and capable of independent work
  • Honest and ethical in nature
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office; experience with ArcView preferred
  • B-Tech in Nature Conservation (or similar); M-Tech preferred

Salary and Benefits:

  • Market-related salary
  • Accommodation and work vehicle provided
  • 5% company-funded provident fund
  • 50% company-funded medical aid


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