Reserve Manager (Game Reserve)

Position: Reserve ManagerLocation: LimpopoJob Overview: The Reserve Manager will 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:Reserve Management:Conservation of flora and faunaManagement of animal population dynamicsImplementation of supplement feeding programs for large herbivoresDevelopment and oversight of security and anti-poaching programsCoordination of education initiatives and aerial game censusesManagement of animal well-being and alien plant eradicationSupervision of controlled burning and sustainable water resource useLiaison with relevant governmental and non-governmental stakeholdersReserve Maintenance:Management of perimeter fencing, road networks, and water reticulationOversight of waste management systemsPersonnel Management:Staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluationsManagement of staff rosters and well-beingImplementation of disciplinary actions and incentivesAdministration:Compilation and management of the annual reserve budgetPreparation of weekly and monthly progress reportsFleet management and procurement of operational equipmentEstate Management:Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and commercial operations is essentialParticipation in meetings and presentations as neededCandidate Profile:Self-motivated and capable of independent workHonest and ethical in natureMinimum of 5 years of relevant experienceProficiency in MS Office; experience with ArcView preferredB-Tech in Nature Conservation (or similar); M-Tech preferredSalary and Benefits:Market-related salaryAccommodation and work vehicle provided5% company-funded provident fund50% company-funded medical aid