Conservation Manager - Big 5 Reserve (On-site)

HotelJobs; Hazyview; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a Conservation Manager for a Big 5 wilderness reserve in South Africa. You will lead protected-area and wildlife management, applying scientific research and adaptive management to protect ecosystems, flora and fauna while coordinating with landowners and reserve partners.

The successful candidate will translate ecological data into practical management recommendations, oversee monitoring, restoration, fire regimes and engagement with researchers.

Qualifications

• Master's in Conservation or related field from a SA institution.
• Experience in veld management and wildlife conservation.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead conservation and wildlife management across protected areas.
• Develop monitoring programmes for ecosystems and wildlife populations.
• Analyse data and provide practical management recommendations.
• Engage landowners and communities to align objectives.
• Represent the Reserve at conservation forums and collaborations.
• Ensure compliance with national and local conservation regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Ecological monitoring

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Master's degree in Conservation

BTech/BSc Honours in related field

PhD advantageous

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

R

EarthRanger

Drones

Job description

HotelJobs is seeking a Conservation Manager for a Big 5 wilderness reserve in South Africa. You will lead protected-area and wildlife management, applying scientific research and adaptive management to protect ecosystems, flora and fauna while coordinating with landowners and reserve partners.

The successful candidate will translate ecological data into practical management recommendations, oversee monitoring, restoration, fire regimes and engagement with researchers.