Operations Manager: Veterinary Wildlife Services

2 days ago

Kruger National Park, South Africa South African National Parks Full time

A vacancy currently exists for an Operational Manager to be based at the Skukuza Veterinary Wildlife Services in the Kruger National Park, reporting to the General Manager: Wildlife Management and Strategic Support. The position is graded a D2 level.

**Location**:
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

**Requirements**:

- Tech in Nature Conservation / BSc Conservation Management.
- 4 - 6 years wildlife capture experience.
- Driver’s licence (normal & heavy vehicles).
- Experience as a Capture Supervisor.
- Animal behaviour skills, Capture, holding and relocation experience.
- Experienced Operations Coordinator with excellent Communication skills.
- Execution of scheduled operations.
- Firearm Competency.
- Staff Supervision.
- Knowledge of Safety regulations and Animal handling skills.
- Knowledge of Relevant legislations, SANParks policies and procedures, Vet pharmaceuticals and associated hazardous materials.
- Good Administration & Finance Management Skills.

**Responsibilities**:

- To coordinate the implementation of planned wildlife operations and species according to SANParks’ strategy.
- To ensure sound governance and financial management of operations.
- To mentor Supervisors and identify required human capital development interventions.
- To provide specified services to and on behalf of the organisation, with specific reference to the wildlife management plan, wildlife sales, wildlife economy project, and other project management.
- To coordinate and liaise with internal and external clients to ensure that the agreed requirements are met.
- To coordinate the resources and equipment required for the successful capture and holding of wildlife.
- To ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislations pertaining to wildlife operations and facilities.
- To identify risks associated with wildlife operations and recommend improvements.
- To coordinate and execute on-site capture and holding activities.
- To provide the relevant capture operations data to management

**Please Note**:
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.

**Paterson Grade**:
D2

**How To Apply**:
**Documents Required**:
Ms Karabo Mashishi

South African National Parks

P O Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

**Closing Date**:
25 September 2025

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