About the Role

Wild Dreams Hospitality is seeking an innovative and operationally strong Conservation Tourism Development Manager to join our team in Underberg, Southern Drakensberg. We develop responsible, conservation-driven tourism experiences that directly support wildlife protection and community benefit. As a key member of our team, you will be passionate about creating impactful, nature-based guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver unique conservation-focused tourism products, including wildlife viewing hides, guided field trips, and cultural or nature-based experiences
• Manage all hide reservations and tourism-related bookings
• Oversee and maintain tourism facilities to ensure they meet high guest-readiness standards
• Lead marketing initiatives to grow eco-tourism revenue and conservation funding, including content creation
• Build partnerships with conservation teams, tourism operators, and creative collaborators
• Support wildlife monitoring and other conservation activities

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in tourism, conservation tourism, hospitality, or a related field
• Strong marketing and media skills, including campaign planning and content creation
• Experience with reservations and booking systems (NightBridge advantageous)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (isiZulu advantageous)
• Excellent organisational, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (if applicable)

Salary & Benefits

Salary of R10k-R12kpm, opportunity to earn commission, single accommodation, and vehicle for work use.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Conservation Tourism Development Manager to join our team at Wild Dreams Hospitality in Underberg, Southern Drakensberg. As a key member of our conservation tourism development team, you will be responsible for designing and delivering unique conservation-focused tourism products, managing all hide reservations and tourism-related bookings, and leading marketing initiatives to grow eco-tourism revenue and conservation funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver unique conservation-focused tourism products, including wildlife viewing hides, guided field trips, and cultural or nature-based experiences
• Manage all hide reservations and tourism-related bookings
• Oversee and maintain tourism facilities to ensure they meet high guest-readiness standards
• Lead marketing initiatives to grow eco-tourism revenue and conservation funding, including content creation
• Build partnerships with conservation teams, tourism operators, and creative collaborators
• Support wildlife monitoring and other conservation activities

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in tourism, conservation tourism, hospitality, or a related field
• Strong marketing and media skills, including campaign planning and content creation
• Experience with reservations and booking systems (NightBridge advantageous)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (isiZulu advantageous)
• Excellent organisational, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (if applicable)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of R10k-R12kpm
• Opportunity to earn commission
• Single accommodation
• A vehicle for work use

About the Role

Join Wild Dreams Hospitality as a Conservation Tourism Development Manager and contribute to our mission of creating impactful, nature-based guest experiences that support wildlife protection and community benefit. With your innovative approach, operational strength, and passion for conservation tourism, you will be instrumental in developing unique conservation-focused tourism products and growing eco-tourism revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver unique conservation-focused tourism products, including wildlife viewing hides, guided field trips, and cultural or nature-based experiences
• Manage all hide reservations and tourism-related bookings
• Oversee and maintain tourism facilities to ensure they meet high guest-readiness standards
• Lead marketing initiatives to grow eco-tourism revenue and conservation funding, including content creation
• Build partnerships with conservation teams, tourism operators, and creative collaborators
• Support wildlife monitoring and other conservation activities

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in tourism, conservation tourism, hospitality, or a related field
• Strong marketing and media skills, including campaign planning and content creation
• Experience with reservations and booking systems (NightBridge advantageous)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (isiZulu advantageous)
• Excellent organisational, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in tourism, conservation tourism, hospitality, or a related field

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of R10k-R12kpm
• Opportunity to earn commission
• Single accommodation
• A vehicle for work use