PROFESSIONAL HUNTER AND ESTATE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; Sterkstroom; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hunting skills

Guest relations

Staff supervision

Maintenance skills

Welding

Plumbing

Construction

Heavy equipment

Driver's license

IsiXhosa language

Education

PH licence

Dangerous-game certification

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A valid South African Professional Hunter licence and at least three to five years’ relevant PH experience.
• Strong practical hunting skills, sound judgement and good knowledge of wildlife and Eastern Cape conditions.
• Proven ability to plan hunts, assess risks, manage guest safety and handle unexpected situations calmly.
• Excellent communication and guest relations skills, particularly with international clients.
• Experience supervising staff and working as part of a lodge team.
• Practical maintenance ability, including fencing and general repairs.
• Experience with welding, plumbing, construction, tractors, trailers or heavy equipment will be an advantage.
• A valid driver’s licence and the ability to meet the physical demands of field work.
• Willingness to work the hours required during hunts and busy lodge periods.
• Dangerous-game certification, relevant conservation qualifications and the ability to speak isiXhosa or an additional international language will be advantages

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Plan and lead safe, ethical hunts, including client briefings, field decisions and follow-up after each hunt.
• Host South African and international guests professionally and work closely with the lodge team to provide a memorable experience.
• Build relationships with potential clients, respond to enquiries and help organise overseas hunts.
• Lead and coordinate trackers, skinners and other field staff, giving clear instructions and checking that work is completed properly.
• Maintain accurate hunting records and oversee the required trophy and hunt documentation.
• Manage hunting vehicles, firearms and field equipment responsibly.
• Identify and address maintenance needs, including game fencing, water systems, buildings and general farm infrastructure.
• Assist with lodge operations, guest hosting and game drives when required.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted