Fynbos Estate Conservator

2 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Kaingo Reserve Ltd Full time
Job Description:

The Kaingo Reserve Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and capable individual to fill the position of Reserve Manager. This is a live-in role, situated on-site in a newly constructed house with an adjacent reserve workshop and yard.

Company Overview:

Sea Farm Private Nature Reserve is a 260-hectare fynbos reserve situated between Pringle Bay and Bettys Bay. The reserve has 6.5 kilometres of coastline, three fynbos vegetation types and an elevation of 340 metres.

Responsibilities and Duties:
  1. Implementation and execution of all estate activities including security management, access control, contractor management, estate infrastructure maintenance (gates, fences, roads, beach, water plant, water network, vehicle, machinery and equipment).
  2. Implementation and execution of all conservation activities including fire management and firebreaks, soil erosion control, alien vegetation control, land restoration, fynbos management, conservation reporting.
  3. Cultivation of good communications and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  4. Management of small reserve team (full time employee/s) and contract teams.
  5. Compilation of operational budgets and regular administrative and financial reports.
Requirements:
  • Tertiary qualification in nature conservation (e.g. conservation diploma) will be an advantage.
  • Minimum 5 years conservation and/or estate management experience.
  • Skilled in DIY maintenance (welding, plumbing, electrical, general repairs).
  • Proficient in English and Afrikaans.
  • Competent in administration and computer literate (Word, Excel, online research).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Project management, planning and report writing skills.
  • Experience of people management.
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Knowledge of the fynbos environment advantageous.
  • Experience of estate management advantageous.
Benefits:

A cost-to-company package of R506,000 per year consisting of performance incentives, a monthly salary of R26,300 and housing and utilities benefits of R13,000 per month.

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