Head Professional Hunter & Lodge Operations Lead

Farm Manager SA; Sterkstroom; Sur place; ZAR 240 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Farm Manager SA in the Eastern Cape seeks an experienced Professional Hunter to lead ethical hunts and provide exceptional guest experiences for domestic and international clients.

You will supervise field staff, maintain hunting operations, and coordinate with lodge teams to ensure safety, compliance and a memorable safari experience. Strong language skills and adaptability are valued.

Qualifications

• Valid SA Professional Hunter licence and 3–5 years’ PH experience.
• Strong practical hunting skills, sound judgement and knowledge of wildlife.
• Excellent communication and guest relations skills, especially with international clients.
• Experience supervising lodge staff.
• Maintenance ability including fencing and general repairs.
• Experience with welding, plumbing, construction, tractors, trailers or heavy equipment is advantageous.
• A valid driver’s licence and fitness for field work.
• Willingness to work long hours during hunts and busy lodge periods.
• Dangerous-game certification and conservation qualifications are advantageous.
• IsiXhosa or another foreign language ability is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Plan and lead safe, ethical hunts, including client briefings and field decisions.
• Host SA and international guests professionally with the lodge team.
• Build relationships with potential clients and assist with overseas hunts.
• Lead trackers, skinners and field staff with clear instructions.
• Maintain hunting records and oversee trophy and hunt documentation.
• Manage hunting vehicles, firearms and field equipment responsibly.
• Identify and address maintenance needs including game fencing, water systems, and buildings.
• Assist with lodge operations, guest hosting and game drives when required.

Connaissances

Hunting skills

Guest relations

Staff supervision

Maintenance skills

Welding

Plumbing

Construction

Heavy equipment

Driver's license

IsiXhosa language

Formation

PH licence

Dangerous-game certification

Description du poste

Farm Manager SA in the Eastern Cape seeks an experienced Professional Hunter to lead ethical hunts and provide exceptional guest experiences for domestic and international clients.

You will supervise field staff, maintain hunting operations, and coordinate with lodge teams to ensure safety, compliance and a memorable safari experience. Strong language skills and adaptability are valued.