Conservation General Manager
Executive Placements · Grahamstown
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Start free — we apply for you →Education & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in one of the following (or higher preferred):
- Conservation Ecology
- Environmental Science / Natural Resource Management
- Wildlife Management / Zoology / Biology
- Ecotourism Management
- Additional training or certification in:
- Protected Area Management
- Anti-poaching strategy
- Conservation compliance & legislation (e.g. NEMBA, TOPS in South Africa)
- Hospitality/Lodge Management (an added advantage)
ð?? ï¸ Experience
- 7+ years in wildlife or conservation management, with at least 35 years in a senior leadership role
- Proven track record managing conservation operations in a Big 5 reserve or similar protected area
- Strong background in team leadership , including rangers, anti-poaching units, ecological monitoring teams
- Experience working in or alongside 5-star luxury lodge operations
- Experience in stakeholder engagement : government departments, conservation NGOs, funders, and community structures
ð??? Key Skills & Competencies
- Deep understanding of:
- Wildlife conservation practices
- Habitat and land management
- Anti-poaching systems (e.g. SMART patrols, GIS, drones, camera traps)
- Strong administrative and budget management skills
- Excellent report writing , monitoring, and evaluation ability
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams (hospitality, conservation, community)
- Effective communicator with fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus
- Strong problem-solving and crisis management skills
- Valid drivers license (4x4 and off-road driving experience preferred)
- Firearm competency certificate (for reserves requiring armed operations)
- Comfortable with remote, wilderness-based living
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