Skukuza: Conservation Manager

About the Role

The Conservation Manager position at our protected landscape requires a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead and implement conservation programmes across a complex environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing conservation management plans, implementing monitoring systems, and managing habitat restoration and species reintroduction programmes.

Key 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

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a 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

Qualifications

• None mentioned

Salary & Benefits

• Not specified