Sea Farm Private Nature Reserve is a 260-hectare fynbos reserve situated between Pringle Bay and Bettys Bay.
This unique property has 12 shareholders each with a residence on the reserve.
The reserve has 6.5 kilometres of coastline, three fynbos vegetation types and an elevation of 340 metres.
Sea Farm has an opportunity for a Reserve Manager to oversee the daily management of this protected area and estate.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and capable individual demonstrating a proven track record of estate and/or conservation management experience.
This is an ideal position for a physically fit, hands-on person that enjoys working outdoors, using his DIY skills to maintain reserve infrastructure and assets.
Key responsibilities and duties - 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).
- Implementation and execution of all conservation activities including fire management and firebreaks, soil erosion control, alien vegetation control, land restoration, fynbos management, conservation reporting.
- Cultivation of good communications and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders - Management of small reserve team (full time employee/s) and contract teams.
- Compilation of operational budgets and regular administrative and financial reports - 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 About the job - Live-in position on-site, newly constructed house with adjacent reserve workshop and yard.
- Cost to Company package of R506 000 per year consisting of performance incentives, monthly salary of R26 300 and housing and utilities benefits of R13 000 per month.
- Responsible to Chairman/Management Committee.
Should you meet the requirements for this position please apply with your CV and a covering letter including salary expectation and contact details of two recent independent references