Conservation Manager - Skukuza
Skillnet Recruitment · Skukuza, Mpumalanga
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and implement conservation programmes across a complex protected landscape.
- Develop and execute conservation management plans and objectives.
- Implement monitoring systems for ecosystem and species health.
- Approve and oversee ecological research projects.
- Manage habitat restoration and species reintroduction programmes.
- Develop and implement fire management plans and act as Fire Control Officer.
- Maintain biodiversity data systems and analyze ecological data.
- Prepare detailed conservation reports and present findings to stakeholders.
- Liaise with landowners and communities to promote conservation objectives.
- Identify funding opportunities, manage grants, and represent the reserve in conservation forums.
- Ensure compliance with conservation legislation, develop policies, and advocate for conservation-aligned policies.
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in relevant field (PhD advantageous)
- 8+ years' experience in conservation management in a Big 5 environment
- Knowledge of South African ecosystems, wildlife, and environmental legislation
- Proficiency in MS Office, GIS, and conservation software
- Experience in ecological research, monitoring, and data analysis
- Excellent communication skills in English; Afrikaans and Shangaan advantageous
- Valid firearm competency and driver's license (Code 10 preferred)
- Physically fit and able to work in remote environments
Sectors: Conservation / Reserve Environment Functions: Management Qualification Types: Post Graduate Degrees Qualifications: Masters: Ecology, Masters: Environment Science, Masters: Conservation Biology
Skills: Leadership & Team Management, Ecological & Conservation Expertise, Analytical & Data Interpretation, Stakeholder & Community Engagement, Project & Financial Management, Resilience & Adaptability
How to Apply Submit your CV & supporting documents via link provided only . No walk‑ins, WhatsApp or emailed applications will be accepted. Communication will be limited to short listed candidates only.
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