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Conservation Manager – Luxury Nature Reserve | Sabi Sands | Ss
HotelJobs Thursday, 04 December 2025 1Job Summary
Conservation Manager – Luxury Nature Reserve | Sabi Sands Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and highly qualified Conservation Manager for a luxury nature reserve in the Sabi Sands. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the reserve’s conservation strategy, ensuring ecological integrity, biodiversity protection, and sustainable management within a Big 5 wilderness environment. Requirements: · Master’s degree in applied ecology, environmental science, conservation biology, or related field (PhD advantageous) · Minimum 8 years’ experience in conservation management in a similar role · Experience in veld management, ecological restoration, research programmes, and wildlife management · Strong understanding of South African ecosystems, biodiversity, and protected area legislation · Experience in ecological research, data interpretation, and technical reporting · Proficiency in MS Office, GIS, Earth Ranger, and other relevant technologies · Competence in drone and camera trap operations for monitoring and research · Excellent English communication skills; Afrikaans and Shangaan advantageous · Valid firearm competency (bolt action) and valid driver’s licence (Code 10 preferred) · Strong leadership and experience managing multi-partner conservation projects · Excellent analytical, problem-solving, administrative, and financial skills · Physically fit and comfortable working in remote environments Key Responsibilities: · Manage and deliver conservation operations across the reserve · Develop and implement conservation management plans aligned with the Reserve Management Plan · Create and oversee monitoring and evaluation methodologies for ecosystems and species health · Approve and manage conservation research projects · Lead habitat restoration and species reintroduction initiatives · Implement and manage the reserve’s fire management regime as Fire Control Officer · Develop and maintain biodiversity data systems, including Earth Ranger · Analyse ecological data to guide adaptive management decisions · Prepare and present conservation reports to stakeholders, government bodies, and NGOs · Represent the reserve in conservation forums and collaborate with regional and national bodies · Engage with landowners and local communities to promote conservation objectives · Partner with universities, researchers, and conservation organisations · Identify funding opportunities and manage conservation grants · Ensure compliance with conservation legislation, regulations, and organisational protocols Package: · Salary: R45,000 – R50,000 (Negotiable DOE) · Accommodation: Live-in provided To apply for the Conservation Manager position, please send your updated CV, reference letters, qualifications, and a recent head & shoulders photo . Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates meeting the listed requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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