Programme Manager

This is a senior, hands-on role for a motivated conservation professional who is equally comfortable in the field, managing budgets and data, and engaging with donors and partners. The successful candidate will bring strong project management skills, a passion for conservation, and the ability to lead a programme from the ground up in a remote KZN Midlands environment.

Core Criteria

• Honours or MSc degree in conservation, ecology, or a related field • Demonstrated experience in project management, essential • Experience with budgeting, financial management, and grant management • Strong report writing, data management, and analysis skills • Physically fit and willing to conduct regular fieldwork under variable conditions • Valid driver's licence with 4x4 driving experience essential • Willing to relocate to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands • Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage competing priorities • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team • Experience using ClickUp or similar project management platforms advantageous • Experience with EarthRanger advantageous • Working knowledge of R for data analysis advantageous • Experience working with vultures and/or big cats advantageous • Experience with environmental education advantageous Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day programme implementation, ensuring activities are delivered on time and within budget • Manage and support programme staff, including performance, scheduling, and capacity building • Identify and secure funding opportunities, including grant applications and donor proposals • Manage grants end-to-end, including compliance, reporting deadlines, and funder relationships • Compile and submit accurate, timely grant and funder reports • Manage programme budgets, financial tracking, and expenditure oversight • Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, landowners, partners, and other stakeholders • Maintain and develop data management systems for monitoring and research data • Conduct research report writing and analysis, including camera trap survey data, to support conservation decision-making • Conduct regular fieldwork, including camera trap deployment, monitoring, and site visits • Champion project management best practice, using structured systems to track deliverables and deadlines Remuneration & Benefits:

• Salary: R20,000 - R30,000 per month, negotiable dependent on experience (open to candidates with higher salary expectations if they are the right fit)
• Live-in position

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