Lead Conservation & Biodiversity Manager (Live-in)

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South Africa

On-site

ZAR 502,000 - 558,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Project management

Policy influence

Education

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

PhD advantageous

Tools

MS Office

GIS

Earth Ranger

Drone operations

Job description

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

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