Junior Game Manager -Entabeni Safari Conservancy

• Entabeni Safari Conservancy situated within the Waterberg UNESCO Biosphere Reserve currently has a vacancy for a Junior Game Manager. The Junior Game Manager will report to the Entabeni Reserve Manager. Please note that this position is in a remote area 45mins to 1hr drive to the closest town.

Key responsibilities

• Managing of staff of the reserve management department.
• Assist with Security & Anti-Poaching in terms of Reserve Management.
• Planning, building and maintenance of roads, fences, bridges, dams and airstrips.
• Preparation for fire breaks and controlled burns. Assisting with wildfires and controlled burns.
• Assist in problem animal control.
• Monitor the fauna & flora.
• Rehabilitation of land Erosion, river lines, old lands.
• Assisting in controlling alien vegetation and bush encroachment.
• Monitoring game drives guides to adhere to reserve management rules.
• Weekly & monthly reporting on the department.
• Responsible for the vehicle and all other equipment issued to him/her. Including general maintenance.
• Responsible for the asset register and stock takes monthly.
• Assisting with conservation projects.
• Assisting the Hospitality department on an ad-hoc basis.
• General admin- timesheets, ordering of stock and report writing.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required for the job:

• Diploma in Nature Conservation, Game Ranch Management, Nature Management.
• 1-2 years' experience in a similar position.
• Willing to work under flexible conditions.
• No criminal record – SAPS Verification will be done.
• Valid South African driver's license.
• 4 x 4 Driving experience will be advantageous.
• Operating and maintenance of farm equipment will be advantageous.
• Firearm competency is advantageous.
• Single person accommodation will be provided in Entabeni Game Reserve.
• Knowledge of GPS and Google Earth.
• Computer Literate.