Lead Ranger & Security Operations Manager

MULTIFORM HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Pty) Ltd; Joe Morolong Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MULTIFORM HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Pty) Ltd seeks a Security Ranger Manager to lead the reserve’s ranger team, ensuring protection of guests, staff, wildlife and property. The role combines hands-on field leadership with strategic oversight and the development of an intelligence capability within the reserve.

You will mentor staff, plan patrols and coordinate with Conservation and Operations to maintain security, safety and contract compliance on a remote game reserve.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in conservation security, conservation, military, or law enforcement.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong operational and field-based decision-making ability.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop personnel.
• PSIRA registration and A Grade qualification; SAPS firearms competency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ranger team’s day-to-day operations.
• Maintain high standards of discipline, professionalism, and readiness.
• Plan and oversee patrols, deployments, and security coverage across the reserve.
• Maintain situational awareness of security-related activities.
• Ensure effective incident response and reporting.
• Monitor team performance and address gaps.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and conservation.
• Develop and implement structured training programmes.
• Mentor and develop team members to boost capability and confidence.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operational decision-making

Training & mentoring

Security operations

Risk management

Communication & reporting

Integrity & discipline

Intelligence gathering (basic)

PSIRA registered

SAPS firearms competency

Firearm proficiency (SLR/handgun)

Education

PSIRA Registered & A Grade qualification

Job description

MULTIFORM HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Pty) Ltd seeks a Security Ranger Manager to lead the reserve’s ranger team, ensuring protection of guests, staff, wildlife and property. The role combines hands-on field leadership with strategic oversight and the development of an intelligence capability within the reserve.

You will mentor staff, plan patrols and coordinate with Conservation and Operations to maintain security, safety and contract compliance on a remote game reserve.