Assistant Wildlife / Reserve Manager

Bright Placements; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A wildlife management organization in Makhanda is seeking an Assistant Wildlife / Reserve Manager to assist in all areas including game breeding, conservation management, and eco-tourism operations. Candidates should have a Nature Conservation diploma, 2-5 years of experience in the field, and strong leadership skills. Housing is provided, and the role entails working long hours as required.

Benefits

Housing for single person provided

Basic salary dependent on experience

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in wildlife management, conservation, or game breeding.
• Valid EB Drivers Licence (Code 08).
• FGASA qualification.
• Experience in photography, videography, and social media engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in game breeding and conservation management.
• Engage in hunting safaris and eco-tourism operations.
• Manage operations in an isolated rural environment.

Skills

Wildlife management

Conservation management

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Diploma Nature Conservation or Wildlife Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Wildlife / Reserve Manager required to assist in all areas of the agricultural business including game breeding, conservation management, hunting safaris, and eco-tourism operations.

Qualifications & Experience Required :

Diploma Nature Conservation / Wildlife Management or higher.

2-5 years’ experience in wildlife management / conservation / game breeding or similar

Valid EB Drivers Licence (Code 08)

FGASA qualification

Working knowledge of MS Office and other management software

Experience in Photography / Videography and Social Media platform engagement.

Competencies :

Ability to live and work in an isolated rural environment.

Strong leadership skills and a team player

Report writing skills.

Sound interpersonal, communication and people management skills

Physically fit to perform duties.

High levels of personal responsibilities and accountability

Ability to work under pressure.

No criminal record.

Ability to work long hours, over weekends and public holidays when required.

Housing for single person provided.

Basic salary provided, dependent on experience.