Lead Conservation & Biodiversity Manager (Live-in)

HotelJobs; South Africa; Presencial; ZAR 502.000 - 558.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Live-in accommodation

Resumo da vaga

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Conservation Manager for a luxury nature reserve in the Sabi Sands. The role will lead the conservation strategy, ensuring ecological integrity and biodiversity protection within an open system adjoining the Greater Kruger region.

The position requires an adaptive management approach, overseeing monitoring, research and reporting, and coordinating with staff, researchers and local communities to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in applied ecology or related field; PhD advantageous.
• 8+ years in conservation management in a Big 5 environment.
• Experience in veld management and ecological restoration.
• Proficiency in GIS, Earth Ranger, and data reporting.
• Strong English communication; Afrikaans helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Lead adaptive conservation management strategies.
• Develop and implement conservation/management plans.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, research and reporting.
• Manage partnerships with universities, researchers and NGOs.
• Represent the reserve in conservation forums and with stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and funding opportunities.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Project management

Policy influence

Formação

Master's degree (ecology/environmental science/conservation biology)

PhD advantageous

Ferramentas

MS Office

GIS

Earth Ranger

Drone operations

Descrição da vaga

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Conservation Manager for a luxury nature reserve in the Sabi Sands. The role will lead the conservation strategy, ensuring ecological integrity and biodiversity protection within an open system adjoining the Greater Kruger region.

The position requires an adaptive management approach, overseeing monitoring, research and reporting, and coordinating with staff, researchers and local communities to achieve sustainable outcomes.